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| − | To come: Tasks in each area and ideal | + | To come: Tasks in each area and ideal volunteer characteristics for each area. |
| − | Also to come: How to apply for a post-build area. | + | Also to come: How to apply for a post-build area, available schedules. |
==Post-Build Areas== | ==Post-Build Areas== | ||
| − | '''Advanced Testing''' | + | '''''Advanced Testing''''' |
*'''Description''': Work independently among others to test computer components for reuse or sales. | *'''Description''': Work independently among others to test computer components for reuse or sales. | ||
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*'''The Ideal Volunteer''': is excited about testing computer components; works well among peers; is a problem solver; does not get easily frustrated; is able to teach others; is detail oriented | *'''The Ideal Volunteer''': is excited about testing computer components; works well among peers; is a problem solver; does not get easily frustrated; is able to teach others; is detail oriented | ||
| − | '''Build Instructor/Assistant''' | + | '''''Build Instructor/Assistant''''' |
*'''Description''': Work with the staff Coordinator in order to assist build volunteers. This job requires a weekly commitment with substantial responsibilities and yields a lot of reward. | *'''Description''': Work with the staff Coordinator in order to assist build volunteers. This job requires a weekly commitment with substantial responsibilities and yields a lot of reward. | ||
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*'''The Ideal Volunteer''': enjoys the Build Program; has an aptitude for teaching; works well with and enjoys working with other people; demonstrates knowledge of Free Geek build process; has a high technical skill level; consults w/ staff; can make quick decisions; can pay attention to a lot of things at once; is willing to perform side tasks (monitor testing, imaging, cleaning, etc.) | *'''The Ideal Volunteer''': enjoys the Build Program; has an aptitude for teaching; works well with and enjoys working with other people; demonstrates knowledge of Free Geek build process; has a high technical skill level; consults w/ staff; can make quick decisions; can pay attention to a lot of things at once; is willing to perform side tasks (monitor testing, imaging, cleaning, etc.) | ||
| − | '''Hardware Grants''' | + | '''''Hardware Grants''''' |
| − | '''Laptops''' | + | *'''Description''' |
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*'''Description''': Work with a small group to QC and rebuild laptops. | *'''Description''': Work with a small group to QC and rebuild laptops. | ||
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*'''The Ideal Volunteer''': has the ability or potential to understand technical stuff; Need basic software computer knowledge; some command line work; know how to navigate BIOS; can't need help every step; independent, but able to ask questions; willing to troubleshoot. demonstrated aptitude to learn more; browsing skills, know how to research; a commitment to learning about laptop build and to give back to the program.- semi-long term. ability to work with small parts; follow directions. willingness to do what needs to be done in area(outside of build process) ex. recycling, sorting, etc. | *'''The Ideal Volunteer''': has the ability or potential to understand technical stuff; Need basic software computer knowledge; some command line work; know how to navigate BIOS; can't need help every step; independent, but able to ask questions; willing to troubleshoot. demonstrated aptitude to learn more; browsing skills, know how to research; a commitment to learning about laptop build and to give back to the program.- semi-long term. ability to work with small parts; follow directions. willingness to do what needs to be done in area(outside of build process) ex. recycling, sorting, etc. | ||
| − | '''Macland''' | + | '''''Macland''''' |
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*'''The Ideal Volunteer''': has some software knowledge and understanding of command line; is able to work in a less structured program; is able to work independently on complicated projects; is able to work with or assist other volunteers; has good problem solving skills. | *'''The Ideal Volunteer''': has some software knowledge and understanding of command line; is able to work in a less structured program; is able to work independently on complicated projects; is able to work with or assist other volunteers; has good problem solving skills. | ||
| − | '''Servers''' | + | '''''Servers''''' |
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| − | '''Tech Support''' | + | '''''Tech Support''''' |
*'''Description''': Assist volunteers, grantees and store costumers with hardware and usability issues with their Free Geek computers. | *'''Description''': Assist volunteers, grantees and store costumers with hardware and usability issues with their Free Geek computers. | ||
*'''The Ideal Volunteer''': likes problem solving, ability to communicate effectively with people, able to ask answerable questions, listen to answers, experience with command line, some sort of support background a plus. Linux background necessary. Must be nice to people. | *'''The Ideal Volunteer''': likes problem solving, ability to communicate effectively with people, able to ask answerable questions, listen to answers, experience with command line, some sort of support background a plus. Linux background necessary. Must be nice to people. | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 1 April 2010
In-progress page. To come: Tasks in each area and ideal volunteer characteristics for each area. Also to come: How to apply for a post-build area, available schedules.
Post-Build Areas
Advanced Testing
- Description: Work independently among others to test computer components for reuse or sales.
- The Ideal Volunteer: is excited about testing computer components; works well among peers; is a problem solver; does not get easily frustrated; is able to teach others; is detail oriented
Build Instructor/Assistant
- Description: Work with the staff Coordinator in order to assist build volunteers. This job requires a weekly commitment with substantial responsibilities and yields a lot of reward.
- The Ideal Volunteer: enjoys the Build Program; has an aptitude for teaching; works well with and enjoys working with other people; demonstrates knowledge of Free Geek build process; has a high technical skill level; consults w/ staff; can make quick decisions; can pay attention to a lot of things at once; is willing to perform side tasks (monitor testing, imaging, cleaning, etc.)
Hardware Grants
- Description
- The Ideal Volunteer
Laptops
- Description: Work with a small group to QC and rebuild laptops.
- The Ideal Volunteer: has the ability or potential to understand technical stuff; Need basic software computer knowledge; some command line work; know how to navigate BIOS; can't need help every step; independent, but able to ask questions; willing to troubleshoot. demonstrated aptitude to learn more; browsing skills, know how to research; a commitment to learning about laptop build and to give back to the program.- semi-long term. ability to work with small parts; follow directions. willingness to do what needs to be done in area(outside of build process) ex. recycling, sorting, etc.
Macland
- Description
- The Ideal Volunteer
- Description:
- The Ideal Volunteer: has some software knowledge and understanding of command line; is able to work in a less structured program; is able to work independently on complicated projects; is able to work with or assist other volunteers; has good problem solving skills.
Servers
- Description
- The Ideal Volunteer
Tech Support
- Description: Assist volunteers, grantees and store costumers with hardware and usability issues with their Free Geek computers.
- The Ideal Volunteer: likes problem solving, ability to communicate effectively with people, able to ask answerable questions, listen to answers, experience with command line, some sort of support background a plus. Linux background necessary. Must be nice to people.