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Sloth Conservation

I can only really speak for myself and SloCo here, but we are trying hard to keep up with the rapidly evolving digital world. It's difficult - we are a small team of hard-working people, none of whom have any tech experience. We are also limited by funding, and so it is almost impossible for us to stay on the forefront of technological advances. We are however a relatively young team and I think we are more open to advancements than some of the 'older' organisations. I think there is huge opportunity for people with technological skills to lend their knowledge and expertise to help non-profit organisations that may not have the funding or the staff to dedicate to developing these areas. I know at SloCo we are always super appreciative of anyone wanting to help us out!

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Ben Halpern

Thanks for the reply! I find this very interesting. There is a strong culture of volunteering in the tech community but there is often a disconnect in terms of matching folks with those truly in need.

I don't have an immediate answer because it's a tough problem but your response definitely provides insight.

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Sloth Conservation

I absolutely agree! There is probably a market out there somewhere for a platform that matches volunteers with skills to offer with non-profits that are actively seeking someone with those skills...