Talk:Group volunteering

New Process

Group volunteering refers to groups from different schools, organizations, or vocational programs that come to Free Geek to learn life and job skills, or just volunteer. They come usually once per week, and must have group leaders/counselors with them if the members of the group are younger than 16. The counselors or leaders be trained on the task(s) the group will be performing.

Please note: Groups that want to participate in the Build Program should be asked to sign up as individuals. We do not host group volunteering for the Build Program.

Groups must volunteer for a minimum of 1.5 hours per session.

Process for volunteering as a group:


 * Group applies using online application form
 * Volunteer coordinator contacts group leader, works out time and day logistics, arranges for leader to come in to Free Geek for a tour and some volunteering in area of interest, sends group leader links to our online volunteer orientation packet, volunteer applications, and group volunteering information sheet
 * Volunteer coordinator schedules group tour. If the group is more than 4 people, an individualized, abbreviated tour is arranged. Volunteer coordinator will schedule tour guide, or will be the tour guide
 * Group comes in for tour and hands in already-completed volunteer applications
 * Group leader hands in signed agreement
 * Group ready to begin volunteering
 * Group leader or volunteer coordinator may schedule a meeting to discuss issues related to group volunteering
 * Group begins volunteering, hands in time sheet at the end of each volunteer experience.

If you have questions, feel free to ask Sarah, our Volunteer Coordinator.

See the Group Volunteering Policy for more details

Tours for Groups - If you want a group tour that's separate from the regular noon and 5 pm tours, complete the web application form.