High School Build Volunteer Intern

Note: The High School Aged Builder position is for a person aged 16-19 who is completing the internship for credit through school or another agency. It is much like the Volunteer Builder position except the Build Coordinator staff will fill out paperwork as necessary for the intern's program as well as pay a bit of special attention to the intern. If you are between 16 and 19 years old and would like to volunteer in the Build Program, but don't need school or agency credit, consider joining the program as a Volunteer Builder.

Job Title: High School Aged Build Program Intern Hours Weekly: Flexible Days Per Week: The schedule for this program is limited. Intern must be available for at least one of the following regular shifts: Wed, Th, Fri, Sat from 3-7. Length of Internship: At least 40 hours total Training: Orientation and Training Provided Free Geek Supervisor: Jeff or Matteo, Production Co-Coordinators

Responsibilities

• Intern builders make the computers which are given away to volunteers in Free Geek's 24-hour program. They go through the following steps:
  1. Learn to sort cards and motherboards
  2. Learn Free Geek's system evaluation specifications and procedures
  3. Take a 1-hour Linux Command Line course
  4. Build, install Open Source software onto, and quality control at least 5 computer systems
• High School Aged Build Interns also need to come to each build workshop 15 minutes early to assist the instructor with last minute details, attend infrequent build-related meetings, and perform special projects as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in learning about computer hardware and Open Source software
• Must be able to learn and process complex sets of information
• Must be able to speak and read English

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.

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