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World Computer Exchange:Prepare Computers for Overseas Classrooms
ORGANIZATION: World Computer Exchange - Chicago
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15 people are interested
World Computer Exchange(WCE) is a national nonprofit whose mission is to send refurbished computerss with educational content to classrooms in developing countries. Since 2007 the Chicago Chapter of WCE has sent over 7000 computers
Recently WCE has decided to ship only laptops and has moved to new smaller location.
We are seeking to add members to our current team. A good candidate will have skills at diagnosing and repairing common laptop problems. This skills are commonly possessed by someone with an A+ Certification, although this certification is not required to apply.
Candidates will be trained on our protocol of refurbishing that involves Triage, Repair and Installation of an operating system, software and educational content. We install LInux OS. Knowing Linux is helpful but not required. After training candidates will be allowed to sign up for work sessions which are typically on Saturdays.
Computers are then shipped to classrooms in developing countries
Please feel free to contact my with questions.
Jack ODonnell
WCE Chicago Coordinator
jodonnell@worldcomputerexchange.org
773-316-2944
http://worldcomputerexchange.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
1919 West Pershing RoadChicago, IL 60609
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2024
SKILLS
- IT Help Desk
- IT Consulting
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Attend at least one 6 hour volunteer event per month
- Tech skills are diagnosing and repair laptops