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Members who have visited the OPC website since April this year have noticed some big changes. The site has been updated to a more contemporary design, with new features to display images and make it more mobile friendly.
Please take a moment to watch our new introductory tour video to highlight new features and help members to navigate the new site.
The home page now has an expandable navigation menu on the far left side, where you’ll find many of the menu items that were once on the top of the page.
The home page photo carousel displays higher resolution photos than the old site, and the images also act as hyperlinks to articles and event listings – a nice feature for mobile users. You can also play video links, when available, from the carousel without leaving the home page.
Several features are available for members only. To log in, open the login button on the top of the left navigation menu. Enter your username (first and last name) and your password. If you don’t remember your password, get in touch with chad@opcofamerica.org.
Once logged in, you can go to the Member Dashboard to see updates on grants, internships or new job opportunities. We have also collected training videos from past OPC programs, tip sheets and other resources for convenience. There is also a member directory and an internal messaging system that allows members to contact each other directly through the site while keeping email addresses private.
Active OPC members automatically have access to Global Parachute, a set of information and networking tools for correspondents. Associate members can be given access with special permission. Global Parachute used to be a standalone site, but it has been incorporated into the new OPC site to preserve the privacy of conversations within the community.
A Global Parachute Dashboard page includes a short introduction and a navigation map, so you can select a country you’re interested in. The country pages include links to relevant OPC programs and content, a country overview and a comment system called Disqus that adds interactive functions like subscriptions, profiles and nested conversations. Using some of the features requires a quick email registration with Disqus.
For more involved discussion and posting, there is also a Global Parachute forum. Members can start their own topics such as hotel recommendations, security updates and local contacts. The forum is secure and can’t be viewed by non-members.
There is also a separate Global Parachute directory so users can see at a glance who has access to Global Parachute and contact them directly via the site’s internal message system.