Case Studies of Effective Monitoring and Evaluation in Virtual Volunteer Programs
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mnevlvrvlpr-10
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About the Article
Case studies demonstrate how monitoring and evaluation (M&E) enhance design, accountability, and sustainability in virtual volunteer programs. Drawing on initiatives from Uganda, India, and Brazil, this article shows how tailored M&E approaches—baseline assessments, feedback loops, digital tools, and mixed-method strategies—support adaptation and impact measurement in resource-constrained contexts. Health education, youth mentorship, and environmental advocacy examples illustrate the importance of mobile surveys, structured feedback, and social media analytics in building responsive systems. Lessons emphasize that rigorous M&E does not depend on costly infrastructure but on context-sensitive innovation and participatory engagement. For scholars, these cases enrich comparative perspectives on virtual volunteerism; for practitioners, they offer practical strategies for embedding M&E into everyday operations to strengthen program relevance and long-term impact.
Key Topics
- Case studies in virtual volunteering
- Baseline assessments and continuous monitoring
- Mobile and digital tools for M&E
- Stakeholder engagement and feedback loops
- Mixed-method evaluation approaches
- Lessons for accountability and sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies of Effective Monitoring and Evaluation in Virtual Volunteer Programs. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mnevlvrvlpr-10
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