Arnold McClellan Explains Digital Volunteering

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 13, 2013

Arnold McClellan, a highly regarded certified public accountant (CPA) and dedicated volunteer for the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club, understands that fitting philanthropy into a busy professional schedule is not always easy. In fact, he believes that this is one of the major reasons why more professionals do not engage in charitable activity. According to a recent article published by The Huffington Post, though, there are digital volunteer opportunities that can make it easier for individuals to donate their time. Here, McClellan shares these opportunities and encourages professionals to become involved with a cause about which they feel strongly.

The article explains: "Everyday there are more opportunities to give back. The digital revolution has made volunteering more accessible--wherever and whenever. At the same time, the volunteer rate has declined slightly to 26.5 percent as of September 2012 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics." McClellan hopes that, through the resources that the article shares (which are listed below), this volunteer rate can increase and organizations can continue to carry on their work.

The first opportunity provided by the article is with the American Red Cross. The social engagement team of the organization is the group that leverages the power of online outlets, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., to share the organization's mission and success. Volunteers are able to assist individuals via social media both during a national disaster and right after it.

The United Nations also has digital volunteer opportunities available. These are based on geographic location, skills and experience, and specific topics, like gender or the environment.

The amount of work that these positions require varies, so this is a wonderful option for a wide range of professionals.

Code Corps is an organization that assists city governments when emergencies arise. A relatively new program, it was established after Hurricane Sandy and is looking for individuals who can use the digital tools that it provides.

The last two opportunities listed by the article are sites that catalogue volunteer openings. All For Good and VolunteerMatch are databases that can assist individuals in finding volunteer opportunities that fit their schedule, skills, and interests. Arnold McClellan asserts that these are wonderful tools to help individuals find a wide range of volunteer positions online.

"Volunteering is a wonderful way to support the community," states McClellan, "but not all professionals are able to fit it into their schedules. Digital volunteer opportunities allow individuals to better fit philanthropic activity into their daily lives."

Arnold McClellan encourages individuals to get involved with organizations about which they feel passionate.

ABOUT:

Arnold McClellan is a noted certified public accountant (CPA) who specializes in tax consultation. Over the course of his career, McClellan has built a name for himself on an international scale, as he has developed long-term relationships with clients from around the world. As an industry leader, McClellan has sat on committees as the regional, international, and local levels. Additionally, he has helped to establish tax teams to provide localized services in nations around the globe. As a CPA, McClellan offers business strategies and technical insight. When not assisting clients, McClellan is frequently working with the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club, for which he is a member of the Board of Governors.