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World Computer Exchange seeks Computer Repair Specialists
ORGANIZATION: World Computer Exchange - Chicago
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
World Computer Exchange's(WCE) Chicago Chapter is an active part of WCEs main mission to supply refurbished computers to classrooms in developing countries. Our chapter has been an active part of this work since 2005. We annually ship 400-800 computer sets overseas
The Chicago Chapter of WCE works 2-4 Saturdays/month preparing PCs for shipment. What we do: inventory equipment testing cleaning of equipment wiping hard drives installing operating systems and software repair PCs palleting for shipment. Teens and adults are welcome. Basic computer skills are needed for refurbishing. All of our tasks except repair can be learned during our orientation.
Right now we have a special need for individuals with A+ type skills who can repair equipment that fails during our refurbishing process. Generally we have Saturdays that are dedicated to fixing equipment that is in our "Repair Pile" once every 2 months on a Saturday from 9-3
Our warehouse is in the old Spiegal Catalog Warehouse at 1965 W Pershing Rd(39th St) in Chicago. We will send information and a YouTube link that will help you find our workshop. Please contact us to be added to a volunteer email database. Every Monday emails are sent to the members of this database to inform them of upcoming events and to allow them to sign up Question Brani Rogic volunteer@wcechicago.org
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About World Computer Exchange - Chicago
Location:
1919 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609, US
Mission Statement
World Computer Exchange (WCE) is an international educational nonprofit focused on helping the world's poorest youth to bridge the disturbing global divides in information, technology and understanding. WCE keeps donated computers out of landfills and gives them new life connecting youth to the Internet in developing countries. WCE leverages the resources of businesses, strategic allies, volunteers, and schools to build the capacity of WCE's partners to prepare local schools, teachers, and students to use the Internet as a bridge to new resources, opportunities, and understanding.
Description
Come join others in a friendly welcoming volunteer environment to make a difference in the lives of children in developing countries . We seek dedicated people with a wide range of technical skills . World Computer Exchange(WCE) is an international educational nonprofit that acquires and refurbishes used computers for shipment to classrooms in developing countries. The Chicago Chapter of WCE is very active. Since 2009 we have shipped over 8000 computer sets to classrooms in developing countries
The Chicago Chapter of WCE works 2 Saturdays/month preparing PCs for shipment. What we do: inventory equipment testing cleaning of equipment wiping hard drives installing operating systems and software repair PCs palletizing for shipment. Teens and adults are welcome. Care needed. Computer repair tasks are sought in volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1965 W Pershing RdBuilding AChicago, IL 60609
DATE POSTED
November 2, 2021
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- IT Help Desk
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 -2 Saturdays every 2 months
- Computer repair skills