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1 person is interested
Help Rural Libraries get Connected!
ORGANIZATION: AUSTIN FREE-NET
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1 person is interested
AFN is looking for volunteers to help with getting rural libraries setup with free hotspots to support their community members. In alliance with the Tocker Foundation, AFN is sending hotspots to rural libraries and providing tech support to help community members without the internet get connected. After training and orientation your primary responsibilities will include:
- Creating library binders (from template)
- Customize documents per library
- Print documents
- Add separators w/ labels
- Emailing binder documents (digital packet) to libraries
- Customize documents per library
- Participating in virtual onboarding sessions for libraries
- We need to reach out to the libraries to see what their availability is like and try to group as many libraries together as possible for fewer sessions
- Communicating with the libraries via AFN email
- Responding to library emails
- Submitting service suspension requests to T-Mobile
- Must provide Tocker account number and hotspot device info
- Document the day of request and which library and device in a spreadsheet
- Adding Calendar reminders to keep track of 30 day suspension
1 Shift
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09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
2-4hr shift is flexible and can be adjusted to fit into a volunteers schedule.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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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 Avenue2nd Floor Rm. 213Austin,, TX 78702
DATE POSTED
November 22, 2021
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Program Management
- Resource Development / Management
- Basic Computer Skills
- Multi-Tasking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We are looking for volunteers with time on Mondays or Tuesdays during normal business hours to help onsite for 2-4 hours each week.
- virtual interview, background check, and reliable transportation