Computers for Kids (PPS)

Program Basics

• Program Name: Computers for Kids
• Program Description:

Youth organizations/schools bring groups of kids to FG to join Build or Adoption

• What best describes this program?
  1. Primarily meets program needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
• Why does Free Geek need this program?

part of mission statement - education, digital divide

Job Position Basics

• Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES
• Position Title: CforK Coordianator
• Job Description:

lead groups through the program, being contact person at FG, give special tours to school/other groups,

teach students because often they need more attention than adult volunteers(but not always)

Costs and potential costs

• What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)

payroll/taxes for one person

• What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)

n/a

• If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
  • How much time would existing staff need to put in? 20 hours
  • How time would existing volunteers need to put in? 60 hours
• Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
  • In paid staff time? 12 hours/week
  • In volunteer time? 15hours/week

Drawbacks

• Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:

n/a

• Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?

no

• How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?

it will make them happy, but also sometimes slows them down

• How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?

n/a

Benefits

• Would the program generate income? NO
  • If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running? $ 0 / month
  • If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point?
• How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?

We're making education and technology available to kids who otherwise would not be able to get it.

Measuring Success

• How can the success of the program be measured?

number of kids receiving computers

• For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even?

@ add info

• Outline a plan for implementing the program:

1. making contact with groups
2. set them up at FG(tour etc)
3. help them through the program, teach,
4. give them computers