Post-Build

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: Work with the Hardware Grants supervisor and other volunteers in order review incoming grant applications, communicate with recipients, and eventually disburse their equipment. This job requires a weekly commitment of at least eight hours with substantial responsibilities and yields a lot of reward.

• The Ideal Volunteer: communicates well and is friendly, flexible, patient, and outgoing; is willing to learn and use multiple computer programs; is able to act as a spokesperson for Free Geek.

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: 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.

How to apply for a Post-Build Area

Talk to a Build instructor

• They will be able to give you an application for Post-Build. You will need a recommendation from a Build instructor.
• Your application will be approved or denied by a Reuse Program Coordinator and they will follow up with you to let you know the next steps to take.