Call for Help
Want to help footy grow in North America? Then please join our team of dedicated fans! The areas we need help in include: US and Canadian based contributors to our web site, video and graphic assistance, web site staff, and Australian based reporters in cities across Australia.
- US and Canadian based contributors to our web site. Help us keep fans in North American informed! We have multiple openings for fans to write reports on local footy in the US and Canada, to edit the weekly AFL player rosters for posting at the web site, and to contribute to our Footy FAQ for new fans, as well as numerous other opportunities. Some tasks are deadline oriented, but others are not.
- Video and graphic production assistance. If you have experience producing or editing graphics, video stills, or short video pieces, we need you. These would be one off projects not a weekly commitment. You will work in support of our marketing and web site staff.
- Australian based reporters in AFL cities including Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane as well as places such as Darwin and Launceston. Learn to be a professional journalist and get AFL press credentials. Must be available to cover AFL matches on alternate weekends and be able to write on deadline and willing to learn. You will work under the direction of a professional editor. Perfect for students or those who aspire to be professional journalists. Many of our former staff are currently paid professionals in Australia. If you are a recent graduate or a dedicated fan but need real life experience for your CV, this is a great opportunity. No prior experience needed. (Tell your friends and family down under!).
- Web site assistance. We need volunteers to help maintain the technical and administrative aspects of the web site including assistant webmasters, assistant administrators, and general help. Knowledge of “html” or “css” however is helpful for some positions. Knowledge of Drupal CMS software also helpful for some positions. If you do not have specialized knowledge but are willing to commit the time to learn we can use you.
While every task has its own requirements, not all of these tasks require extensive time commitments or web skills or even prior experience. You do need to be dependable.
If you or someone you know are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Rob at: aussiefb[at)afana[ dot }com
Article last changed on Sunday, July 12, 2009 - 6:01 AM EDT
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