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Technology is everywhere. In fact, almost
all of us carry a certain piece of technology with us every time we leave the
house. What I always forget, though, is just how useful and powerful technology
can be when we want to help others.
There is not a single room in my house that
does not have some electronic devices(设备).Whenever
I am at home, I am almost always using at least one electronic device. If you
walk into my living room on any given day, you will find that, first, I have
the television on. At the same time, I usually have my laptop resting on my
knee, or I am using my mobile phone. Even when I'm not at home, I am always
using my phone, and at work or in cafes, I sit down and connect to the local
wireless network on my laptop.
I must say that I waste a lot of time on
the computer and the time I spend on it could be much better spent if I were to
take up a little online volunteering.
Recently I discovered just how much online
volunteering there is to do in the world. From using your language skills to do
translations, to developing and managing projects and helping with IT work,
there is so much that so many people can do to help people in their own
countries and across the world. The United Nations, in fact, has a huge page
with "Volunteers Recruited" on its website.
This work can support the poor and help
charities who cannot pay for staff members. Many organizations only require you
to work an hour a week, some even less. And the support provided by online
volunteers can really help make a difference to those in need.
