NGO Links

The acronym "NGO" is widely used in the non-profit sector.  It means "Non Government Organization." NGO's are generally considered to also be non-commercial in nature.  NPO's, by comparison are "Non Profit Organizations" and are generally IRS 501-C-3 recognized enterprises.  We use the term NGO here loosely to encompass a wide variety of potential sources for social media resources that may be of interest and benefit to NPS administrators.

Disclaimer: We might include a social media resource from a private-sector (for profit) enterprise.  In the event that we do so, this does not indicate or imply any endorsement for or promotion for that entity.  A separate disclaimer will always accompany and identify any resource that comes from a commercial enterprise. 

National Parks Foundation Social Media Gateway Page
National Parks Foundation Facebook

Here is a great article by a Staff Member at Volunteer Match. The article is essentially a rehash of a webinar conducted for California librarians. Even though the content if pitched toward use of social to increase volunteerism at California libraries, it contains some useful information and perspectives that any organization could use in their search for additional volunteers. When we served as Director of the Eastern Idaho RSVP, we worked closely with Volunteer Match. We think they are THE BEST online volunteer resource on the entire planet.

Click here for the article about social media usage for California libraries.

Click here to go to the main Volunteer Match website.