As a non profit organization, we truly appreciate the support of our volunteers. Without our volunteers we wouldn't be able to achieve our mission because it is the volunteers that implement our programs and assist with various tasks related to operations. However, as a volunteer there are certain things you have to be careful about when you represent the organization to make sure that you properly represent the organization and don't put the organization in harms way.
A few days ago, I was googling SEM Link, which I periodically to do see if I our efforts to increase our webpresence is working. I came across a volunteer who had posted pictures and videos from one of our events on their website. I was horrified at this huge liability this person put our organization in. However, I realized that this person probability didn't even realize the huge liability and risk they were putting SEM Link in by posting picture of minors on their site. They probably didn't even think they had to ask permission to take pictures or videos of this event, let alone obtain permission from SEM Link before they posted it on the website.
So as volunteers to be sure that you are always representing the organization be sure you do the following things.
1. Always be sure that you know the mission and vision of the organization you are serving; people will ask you why you volunteer and knowing this information about the organization promote the organization and encourages others to be involved as well.
2. Before you take pictures of your own, please ask the organization representative if you can take pictures. If they don't allow you to please be ask permission to obtain the photos that will be taken of the event. This will allow the organization to go through the proper channels to release permission to your organization to utilize their photos.
3. If are a business owner or community organization that is serious about serving your community, please consider becoming one of the organizations corporate partners and financially support the organization.
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About SEM Link
- SEM Link
- Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link, Inc. (SEM Link), a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, was founded in 2004 on the premise that exposure to members of the science, engineering and mathematics (SEM) communities is critical to student development in math and science. Our mission is to promote student achievement and career exploration in math and science while increasing student exposure to the science, engineering and mathematics communities and enhancing resources that are available at local schools and community organizations. Our two core programs, Math and Science Career Academy and Experimental Design Program, provide students with an opportunity to develop their math and science skills by enhancing the classroom learning experience and teaching them skills that are transferable to other areas of life. We recruit students and professionals for our programs that have backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Tokiwa,
ReplyDeleteI admire the way you run your organization. You may also want to set up google alerts. Google will send you an email every time SEM is mentioned online.