Volunteer Opportunities

Computer Rebuild Technicians

All donated computers must be analyzed to determine what software and components are on the PC. Once an analysis is done, the computer needs to be rebuilt to meet Computers for Learning specifications, for example, ensuring that each machine has school district software, Outlook Express and Internet Explorer. Each computer must go through a quality check before being distributed.

Translator/Interpreter

In some families, the parents may speak only Spanish or speak English as a second language. To better communicate with families through letters, training documentation or updates, the documents need to be translated into Spanish. Interpreters also are needed on the delivery and training nights to help better communicate with families. Time involved would be on an as-needed basis.

Pick-Up and Delivery Volunteer

The volunteer will coordinate the pick up of computers for various businesses or private homes. A CFL staff member will provide the initial coordination and contact; the volunteer will do the physical pick-up. The computers, after being picked up, must be taken to the Computers for Learning warehouse where a CFL taff member will meet. This volunteer position may be needed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and may be needed once a week for two hours. This is very flexible.

Warehouse Inventory Volunteer

When CFL receives the computers at the warehouse, volunteers are needed to to help organize, lift and inventory the computers. Time needed would be three to four hours a month, depending on donations. The need for this type of volunteer is not great currently, but we expect to need this assistance more in a few months.

For more information

To become a volunteer, for Computers for Learning contact us at computersforlearning@grandecom.com or call 512-438-2173.

Updated: September 19, 2007