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Note: BETA stands for Build Evaluation Test Area. BETA interns will learn all aspects of System Evaluation, Hardware Test & Build. System Evaluation at Free Geek involves determining if a computer system should be reused or recycled and the removal of components so they can be inventoried and tested.
{{Volunteer_Intern
| title = BETA Intern
| hours_weekly = At least 8 hours/week
| days = At least 1 day/week
| length = Minimum 3 months
| training = Orientation and Training Provided
| supervisor = Kevin
| responsibilities =
* Learn Free Geek's system evaluation procedures
* Teach system evaluation to Build Program volunteers
* Be available for questions from volunteers regarding system evaluation, and consistently check up on their progress
* Keep system evaluation area tidy
* Implement data security procedures as needed
* Update your own knowledge and teachings as system evaluation procedures change
* Joining the system evaluation email discussion list as appropriate
* Possibly teach card sorting to new Build Program volunteers
| Desired Qualifications =
* While some knowledge of computer hardware is desired, a commitment to teaching, process, and the comfort of our volunteers is more important than hardware knowledge
* Understanding of Free Geek and Open Source philosophy
* Aptitude for learning detailed, complex tasks and protocols
* Awareness of data security issues
* Good listener
* Comfortable with making decisions as part of a group

==Successful BETA Interns may advance to a Hardware Testing ==
|Responsibilities =
*Triage and test incoming hardware
*Follow documentation for testing procedures of various electronics
*Share in ensuring the functionality of the area: maintain organization of work area, cleaning up after oneself after the end of each shift, help with recycling and correct routing of gizmos
*Teach Hardware Testing procedures to new volunteers as needed
*Research and document the strange and the unknown (often!)
*Document advanced testing procedures for new volunteers
*Potential to create and document new tests for odd gizmos
|Desired Qualifications =
*Computer hardware knowledge and experience troubleshooting. Candidate should be comfortable changing out parts of her/his home computer.
*A desire to learn and try new things
*Able to follow directions
*Detail-oriented
*Not routine-averse
*Good prioritization skills
*Comfortable using Search Engines
*Understanding of current electronics market a plus

== BETA Interns may also advance to Build==
As a BETA intern in the Build Room you will be responsible for helping volunteers as needed and Building Grant Boxes for Free Geeks Grant Program.
|Responsibilities =
*Learn Free Geek’s BETA procedures
*Learn and teach Free Geek’s Hardware Identification
*Teach Build Program volunteers
*Answer volunteer’s questions regarding system evaluation and hardware identification, and consistently monitor their progress
*Implement data security procedures as needed
*Remain flexible and knowledgeable as build specifications and procedures and content change
|Desired Qualifications =
*Show up to all scheduled shifts or provide timely notification to Free Geek if unable to show up
*While some knowledge of computer hardware is desired, a commitment to teaching, process, and the comfort of our volunteers is more important than hardware knowledge.
*Understanding of Free Geek and Open Source philosophy
*Aptitude for learning detailed, complex tasks and protocols
*Awareness of data security issues
*Good listener
*Comfortable making decision as part of a group
| Benefits: =
This position is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable job skills, make a difference for people and the environment, and make connections in the community.
Active volunteers are eligible to receive a 20% discount on items in the Free Geek Thrift Store and to become a member of the First Tech Credit Union . Free Geek also offers free computer classes to volunteers. In addition, interns can choose to receive a free computer after volunteering 24 hours in our internship program.
To apply
Please fill out our interest form, and we’ll get back to you soon.
Back to internship list

}}

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−	Note: BETA stands for Build Evaluation Test Area. BETA interns will learn all aspects of System Evaluation, Hardware Test & Build. System Evaluation at Free Geek involves determining if a computer system should be reused or recycled and the removal of components so they can be inventoried and tested.
−	~~{{Volunteer_Intern~~
−	~~\| title = BETA Intern~~
−	~~\| hours_weekly = At least 8 hours/week~~
−	~~\| days = At least 1 day/week~~
−	~~\| length = Minimum 3 months~~
−	~~\| training = Orientation and Training Provided~~
−	~~\| supervisor = Kevin~~
−	~~\| responsibilities =~~
−	* Learn Free Geek's system evaluation procedures
−	* Teach system evaluation to Build Program volunteers
−	* Be available for questions from volunteers regarding system evaluation, and consistently check up on their progress
−	* Keep system evaluation area tidy
−	* Implement data security procedures as needed
−	* Update your own knowledge and teachings as system evaluation procedures change
−	* Joining the system evaluation email discussion list as appropriate
−	* Possibly teach card sorting to new Build Program volunteers
−	~~\| Desired Qualifications =~~
−	* While some knowledge of computer hardware is desired, a commitment to teaching, process, and the comfort of our volunteers is more important than hardware knowledge
−	* Understanding of Free Geek and Open Source philosophy
−	* Aptitude for learning detailed, complex tasks and protocols
−	* Awareness of data security issues
−	* Good listener
−	* Comfortable with making decisions as part of a group
−
−	~~==Successful BETA Interns may advance to a Hardware Testing ==~~
−	~~\|Responsibilities =~~
−	*Triage and test incoming hardware
−	*Follow documentation for testing procedures of various electronics
−	*Share in ensuring the functionality of the area: maintain organization of work area, cleaning up after oneself after the end of each shift, help with recycling and correct routing of gizmos
−	*Teach Hardware Testing procedures to new volunteers as needed
−	*Research and document the strange and the unknown (often!)
−	*Document advanced testing procedures for new volunteers
−	*Potential to create and document new tests for odd gizmos
−	~~\|Desired Qualifications =~~
−	*Computer hardware knowledge and experience troubleshooting. Candidate should be comfortable changing out parts of her/his home computer.
−	*A desire to learn and try new things
−	*Able to follow directions
−	*Detail-oriented
−	*Not routine-averse
−	*Good prioritization skills
−	*Comfortable using Search Engines
−	*Understanding of current electronics market a plus
−
−	~~== BETA Interns may also advance to Build==~~
−	~~As a BETA intern in the Build Room you will be responsible for helping volunteers as needed and Building Grant Boxes for Free Geeks Grant Program.~~
−	~~\|Responsibilities =~~
−	*Learn Free Geek’s BETA procedures
−	*Learn and teach Free Geek’s Hardware Identification
−	*Teach Build Program volunteers
−	*Answer volunteer’s questions regarding system evaluation and hardware identification, and consistently monitor their progress
−	*Implement data security procedures as needed
−	*Remain flexible and knowledgeable as build specifications and procedures and content change
−	~~\|Desired Qualifications =~~
−	*Show up to all scheduled shifts or provide timely notification to Free Geek if unable to show up
−	*While some knowledge of computer hardware is desired, a commitment to teaching, process, and the comfort of our volunteers is more important than hardware knowledge.
−	*Understanding of Free Geek and Open Source philosophy
−	*Aptitude for learning detailed, complex tasks and protocols
−	*Awareness of data security issues
−	*Good listener
−	*Comfortable making decision as part of a group
−	~~\| Benefits: =~~
−	~~This position is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable job skills, make a difference for people and the environment, and make connections in the community.~~
−	Active volunteers are eligible to receive a 20% discount on items in the Free Geek Thrift Store and to become a member of the First Tech Credit Union . Free Geek also offers free computer classes to volunteers. In addition, interns can choose to receive a free computer after volunteering 24 hours in our internship program.
−	~~To apply~~
−	~~Please fill out our interest form, and we’ll get back to you soon.~~
−	~~Back to internship list~~

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 Note: BETA stands for Build Evaluation Test Area. BETA interns will learn all aspects of System Evaluation, Hardware Test & Build.  System Evaluation at Free Geek involves determining if a computer system should be reused or recycled and the removal of components so they can be inventoried and tested.
 ==Volunteer_Intern==
-   title = BETA Intern
+   Title = BETA Intern
-   hours_weekly = At least 8 hours/week
+   Hours_weekly = At least 8 hours/week
-   days = At least 1 day/week
+   Days = At least 1 day/week
-   length = Minimum 3 months
+   Length = Minimum 3 months
-   training = Orientation and Training Provided
+   Training = Orientation and Training Provided
-   supervisor = Kevin
+   Supervisor = Kevin
-  | Responsibilities =
+  = Responsibilities =
 * Learn Free Geek's system evaluation procedures
 * Teach system evaluation to Build Program volunteers
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 * Joining the system evaluation email discussion list as appropriate
 * Possibly teach card sorting to new Build Program volunteers
-  | Desired Qualifications =
+  = Desired Qualifications =
 * While some knowledge of computer hardware is desired, a commitment to teaching, process, and the comfort of our volunteers is more important than hardware knowledge
 * Understanding of Free Geek and Open Source philosophy
@@ Line 25: / Line 25: @@
 ==Successful BETA Interns may advance to a Hardware Testing ==
-  |Responsibilities =
+  = Responsibilities =
 *Triage and test incoming hardware
 *Follow documentation for testing procedures of various electronics
@@ Line 33: / Line 33: @@
 *Document advanced testing procedures for new volunteers
 *Potential to create and document new tests for odd gizmos
-  |Desired Qualifications =
+  = Desired Qualifications =
 *Computer hardware knowledge and experience troubleshooting. Candidate should be comfortable changing out parts of her/his home computer.
 *A desire to learn and try new things
@@ Line 45: / Line 45: @@
 == BETA Interns may also advance to Build==
 As a BETA intern in the Build Room you will be responsible for helping volunteers as needed and Building Grant Boxes for Free Geeks Grant Program.
-  |Responsibilities =
+  = Responsibilities =
 *Learn Free Geek’s BETA procedures
 *Learn and teach Free Geek’s Hardware Identification
@@ Line 52: / Line 52: @@
 *Implement data security procedures as needed
 *Remain flexible and knowledgeable as build specifications and procedures and content change
-  |Desired Qualifications =
+  = Desired Qualifications =
 *Show up to all scheduled shifts or provide timely notification to Free Geek if unable to show up
 *While some knowledge of computer hardware is desired, a commitment to teaching, process, and the comfort of our volunteers is more important than hardware knowledge.
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 *Good listener
 *Comfortable making decision as part of a group
-  | Benefits: =
+  = Benefits: =
 This position is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable job skills, make a difference for people and the environment, and make connections in the community.
 Active volunteers are eligible to receive a 20% discount on items in the Free Geek Thrift Store and to become a member of the First Tech Credit Union . Free Geek also offers free computer classes to volunteers. In addition, interns can choose to receive a free computer after volunteering 24 hours in our internship program.