How does the Experteering matching and planning process work?
What is the MovingWorlds Experteer Best Practices Training, and why do I need to take it?
Your membership in any of our Experteering Programs includes a comprehensive training course to prepare you to be an effective skills-based volunteer and get the most out of your Experteering Engagement. The course, called Skills-Based Volunteering ...
Who makes the final decision about my Match?
The short answer is: you do, in partnership with the hosting organization. Our matching process is based on mutual selection, so at each step both you and the host organization will confirm that you would like to move forward to the next step. As ...
If I don’t like the project I matched with, can I get re-matched?
Yes, you can continue to request introductions to potential host organizations through our platform until you find the right match. The first thing to note is that when you see an opportunity that is of interest, you should request an introduction. ...
What if the introduction call does not go well?
If you finish an introduction call and decide it's not the right fit, we recommend that you write to the Host Organization, thank them for their time, and inform them why you felt it wasn’t a good match. Please be honest so that the organization can ...
How do I filter opportunities by time commitment?
From the project browse page, click the hyperlinked text next to the search button that says “Search by workload, role type, location, and more…” (highlighted in yellow below.) This will expand the dimensions that you can filter for, including time ...
Can I still apply to an opportunity/ request an introduction to the host organization after the deadline listed on the project description has passed?
As long as the opportunity is still up on our site you can apply for it. We will remove opportunities when they are filled or the host organization is no longer interested. The reason opportunity deadlines are published is to help organizations ...
How do I know if I qualify for a specific opportunity?
The best way to find out is to request an introduction. If you have the right skills, the organizations will likely consider you. And don’t worry if you are not selected, we’ll keep working with you until we find the right fit! You can review our ...
How can I "follow" a Host Organization, and what happens when I do?
Picture this: you're browsing projects on our platform, and you come across a project posting that isn't quite right for you, but the host organization who posted it sounds AWESOME. You want to make sure that if they post any new projects, you're the ...
What is the "save for later" button that I see on project postings?
This is a handy feature that allows you to collect a curated list of projects you might be interested in, but aren't quite ready to apply for yet, that is accessible right from your dashboard! When you are browsing our platform for projects, and ...
Where are the host organization partners located?
Pretty much everywhere! MovingWorlds has opportunities all over the world, and our network of host organizations and partners is truly global. You can see what countries experteers have completed projects in in our living impact report here, and when ...
Do you use a matching algorithm?
We have an algorithm that suggests opportunities to you based on your profile, which you’ll see at the top of your dashboard when you log in to our platform. In addition, there is a real team of people here behind this platform working hard to find ...
Why do you need to know my motivations, professional experience, and links to my social media accounts as part of my profile?
As part of the matching process, you can request introductions to Organizations that have projects that are interesting to you. When Organizations review your introduction request, the organization’s representative will look at your profile to see if ...
What factors about me go into the matching process?
We suggest opportunities for you based on your skills, location preferences, languages you speak, and causes you care most about. These suggested matches will appear on your dashboard and directly in your inbox when they get published. In addition to ...
How far in advance should I apply/enroll in an Experteering Program?
We recommend either applying to the MovingWorlds Institute Global Fellowship or registering on the TRANSFORM Support Hub or through your custom corporate program as soon as you are committed to the idea of going experteering. This is because we use ...
How does the matching process work once I'm accepted into an Experteering program?
Once you’ve been accepted into an Experteering Program, the first thing you’ll need to do is complete your profile. Once your profile is complete, you can start browsing opportunities and requesting/receiving introduction requests to/from ...
What happens after I get matched, and what is the Experteering Planning Guide?
You can see the matching process for Experteers here, and for Host Organizations here. Once matched, we guide both parties through our Experteering Planning Guide - an online, hosted document where the Experteer and Host collaborate together to ...
What is the Organization/Project Vetting Process?
Organizations can apply to and join our platform, free of charge. We review organizations to ensure they meet certain standards, and you can find further details about our vetting process below: #1: Organization identification We work with a global ...
I'm an experteer. What are the different project types, and how do I choose the right project for me?
Finding the right project is key to maximizing your experience, and our findings indicate that being selfish in your selection actually benefits all parties. The better the project for the volunteer, the more likely you are to commit more hours and ...