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3 people are interested
Help Families In Need Stay Connected
ORGANIZATION: AUSTIN FREE-NET
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Digital equity is more important than ever in the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Austin Free-Net's mission is to provide technology training and computer access to the community, fostering skills that enable people to succeed in the digital age. We are engaged with our City of Austin partners in Digital Inclusion, helping to ready 200 desktop computer units for deployment to families in need. We need your help getting these units distributed. Our device drive is happening this Saturday 4/11, at the DeWitty Center in East Austin. With your help Austin Free-Net can bridge the digital divide.
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About AUSTIN FREE-NET
Location:
2209 ROSEWOOD AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78702, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide technology training and computer access to the community, fostering skills that enable people to succeed in the digital age. Austin Free-Net believes that access to the internet is imperative in the 21st century and beyond and those without the digital skills to use any digital device and specifically computers are at a disadvantage. Those most affected by the digital divide are among the most underserved groups in the Austin community. Many do not have computers or broadband connections in their homes. The digital divide means they are unable to take advantage of economic and educational opportunities.
Description
Austin Free-Net is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded to provide individuals with access to community, technology training and resources, and the skills necessary to "succeed in the digital age." Since 1995, Austin Free-Net has been "working to bridge the digital divide" in the Austin, Texas, area, and now maintains more than 100 free computer stations at various cities throughout the city to support over 100,000 computer sessions each year.
Envisioning a world free of digital barriers, Austin Free-Net offers free adult computer training programs as well as low-cost computer training programs for government staff, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses. In 2016, the organization launched it Techno-Women program, a new community initiative that prepares and certifies low-income women for careers in technology through a 34-week program in COMPTIA Network and CompTIA A+ certifications.
Austin Free-Net is supported by its team of approximately 250 volunteers who provide service in the areas of IT support, administrative support, outreach, event management, and digital education. Austin Free-Net is a supporter of flexible work and in the past has hired for part-time employment opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2209 Rosewood Avenue#211,Austin,, TX 78702
DATE POSTED
October 19, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Adult Education
- Life Coaching
- Basic Computer Skills
- PC Platform
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 4 hours