{"id":35408,"date":"2020-01-15T10:51:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T15:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=35408"},"modified":"2021-05-20T20:40:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T00:40:34","slug":"new-platform-matches-student-volunteers-with-organizations-in-need-of-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/new-platform-matches-student-volunteers-with-organizations-in-need-of-help\/","title":{"rendered":"New Platform Matches Student Volunteers with Organizations in Need of Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong>
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Media Contact: Yoora Park
Office: 917-397-2650
Yoora@TUN.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW YORK, New York, Jan. 15, 2020 \u2014 In an effort to help fix some of the world\u2019s most prevalent problems, The University Network (TUN) has created a platform to match eager student volunteers with the nonprofit organizations<\/a> that appeal to them the most. 
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Whether students are interested in volunteering for months or just a day, the platform makes it easy for them to find their ideal opportunity to help, no matter where they live or what they\u2019re passionate about. 
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TUN also gives nonprofits the ability to post their volunteer listings on the platform, so they can connect with the individuals most committed to their cause, no matter where they are.   
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\u201cI feel like there are so many causes nowadays \u2014 the environment, education, homeless assistance and healthcare are just a few examples. And many people, especially students, feel powerless,\u201d said Frannie Torres, marketing and multimedia manager at TUN. \u201cThey don\u2019t always feel like they have a real chance to give back. We wanted to give them that opportunity.\u201d 
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Students can use the platform to find organizations that give them the opportunity to volunteer nearby, or they can use it to connect with an organization far away. All they need to do is type in a location on TUN\u2019s volunteer page. 
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And for those with time or location constraints, there\u2019s good news. TUN\u2019s volunteer platform lists plenty of virtual volunteer opportunities that allow students to help out wherever they have internet access. 
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The International Humanity Foundation, for example, currently has a listing<\/a> on TUN\u2019s site for at-home volunteers for its international online outreach team. Although IHF\u2019s goal is to educate impoverished children across the world, this listing is calling for someone to help out from the comfort of their own home.\u00a0
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\u201cA lot of college students can feel like they are stuck on campus and are limited on how they can give back because of it,\u201d Torres said. \u201cVirtual volunteering gives students a chance to spread awareness for causes they care about straight from their dorm room. In doing so, they can make a positive impact, as well as gain experience in social media, writing, public relations and other areas that they can add to their resumes.\u201d 
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About The University Network <\/strong>
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The University Network\u2019s core mission is to help students through every step of their college experience — from application to commencement. TUN\u2019s resource content<\/a> helps students navigate their higher education path. TUN News<\/a> reports on sustainability, technology and other positive stories students care about. TUN\u2019s Scholarship Search Engine<\/a> helps students find scholarship money to pay for their education. TUN\u2019s student discount program<\/a> helps students find discounts at more than 18,000 retail and online stores. TUN\u2019s Student Save Engine<\/a> helps students save on everything they purchase. TUN\u2019s School Analysis Tool<\/a> helps students make better decisions. TUN\u2019s Textbook Search Engine<\/a> helps students find the cheapest textbook prices from thousands of book sellers in seconds. TUN\u2019s job board<\/a> helps students find internships, part-time jobs and volunteer opportunities.
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To learn more about TUN or access its free resources, go to <\/a>www.TUN.com<\/a>.
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