Hardware Grants Volunteer Intern
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Job Title: Hardware Grants Volunteer Intern |
Responsibilities
- Disburse grants to organizations representing diverse values and beliefs (this requires heavy lifting)
- Follow up on grants
Desired Qualifications
- Work well under stress in an unusual setting, maintaining a positive attitude even in the face of adversity
- Self-motivation
- Friendly, outgoing personality
- Patient and courteous with the public
- Likes working with people
- Good organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work in an informal, friendly environment with a diverse staff
- Ability to work and communicate well in a collectively-run organization
- Ability to work in a consensus decision making process related to staff and policy issues
- Not afraid to ask questions, but able to work on projects almost entirely without supervision
- Able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes
- Data entry
In addition:
The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress and maintain a positive attitude in a relatively chaotic setting. The candidate will not be afraid to ask questions, but will be able to work on projects with minimal supervision. The candidate will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.
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.