<aside> 💡 A handful of quick tips to ensure you have a great virtual volunteering experience!

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✔️ Check AV prior to the event

Ensure that all audio and video equipment, including microphones, cameras, and screens, are functioning properly before the event begins. This minimizes the possibility of technical issues during the event that could disrupt the experience for both in-person and virtual attendees.

✔️ Have people arrive 10-15 minutes early

Encourage participants to join the event a few minutes before the scheduled start time. This extra time provides a buffer for technical troubleshooting or last-minute preparations.

✔️ Make sure there is a specific meeting place

Define a clear location, whether in a physical office or a virtual platform, where participants can gather for the event. This ensures that everyone knows where to go, reducing confusion and delays.

✔️ Order food in advance

If you plan to provide food for in-person attendees, place the food order well in advance to avoid any delays in the event's schedule.

✔️ Remember to engage virtual attendees if it’s both a virtual and in-person event

If you have both in-office and virtual participants, make an effort to engage virtual attendees. Use interactive tools, facilitate virtual discussions, and ensure that virtual participants have equal opportunities to participate and feel included in the event. This helps create a more inclusive and cohesive experience for all attendees, regardless of their location.