There are so many new ways to connect with volunteers using the internet whether it be for recruitment purposes, achieving marketing goals or managing your volunteer programs. Below are links to a wide range of ideas, websites and resources.

References

• Articles and book excerpts on this topic.
• A beginner's guide to Facebook for non-profits
• Examples of Social Media Policies and Governance
• Harnessing the power of Social Media - slideshow
• HOW TO: Set Up a Winning Facebook Fan Page
• Mashable - Social Media Guide
• Meet up. Free software for setting up your own group online - Do something • Learn something • Share something • Change something
• Safe Social Networking for teams
• Use of Social Media ABC
• Telstra's online training package to their staff about using social media
• A recent article on Mashable 'why banning social media often backfires'