Answering the phone
Things to know when answering the phone
Hours
11 am - 7 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
Location
1731 SE 10th Ave, 2 blocks south of Hawthorne
Donations
Donations can be brought by any time we're open (leaving things when we are closed is illegal dumping). We cannot at this time pick up your donations.
We accept the donation of any computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, and office supplies, working or not. A $10 fee is required for monitors, and optional monetary donations are requested for other equipment dropped off.
Tax Receipts
FREE GEEK is a 501(c)3, so all donations are tax-deductible, except the monitor fee.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering, please come down and take a tour. The tours happen every day we are open at noon and 6 pm.
24 hour Adoption program
Volunteers receive a computer after 24 hours of work. The computers all run the Linux operating system and are internet-capable. Volunteers receiving their computer can also take a class which will introduce them to basic computer use.
Build program
Volunteers in the build program go through a series of classes to familiarize them with computer hardware. They then put together 6 freekboxes of which they get to keep the 6th.
Tech support
We have tech support for adopters of FreekBoxes. StoreBoxes get tech support only if the person has a Support Ticket. Tech Support Hours are from noon to 5.45 pm, Tuesday through Saturday or by appointment. We are closed, to walk in customers, for lunch from 1-1.30pm.. We do not support non-FreekBoxes, or former FreekBoxes that have had Windows installed. (We will reinstall Linux on former FreekBoxes if desired.) Tech support can also help with upgrades, such as configuring a new monitor or printer or adding RAM.
Classes
Aside from the introductory GettingStarted class, we have developed several classes for people at different levels of expertise. The schedule for these is constantly changing. For more information on classes, contact Michael or Liane.