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Free Geek Seattle thrives because of the work of all our volunteers.


Interested in helping? To get started, please follow these '''4 simple steps:'''


==Join the mailing list==
==Reasons to join us==
If you'd like to help your community, need teamwork skills, computer training, or computing hardware, we can help--and you can pass it forward by helping the next person!


Send an email to mailto:freegeek-seattle+subscribe@googlegroups.com to sign up. Most of our discussions and planning take place on the list, so this is the #1 way to get apprised and involved with us.
==How to join==


==Introduce yourself!==
* Read this: [[file:Volunteer orientation packet.pdf]]
* Fill this out:  [[file:Volunteer application.pdf]]
* join {{maillist}}  and introduce yourself
* attend a [[event schedule|meeting]]
* request a wiki account


Send us an e-mail to introduce yourself to the group. Please include the following information:
Most of our discussions and planning take place on the list, so this is the #1 way to get apprised and involved with us.
The wiki is also a valuable tool, and can accomplish many organizational functions quickly!


* Name and contact information
==Visit the Atrium==
* How did you hear of us?
Sign up @ https://atrium.schoolfactory.org/fgsea/  
* What are the areas of your interest or expertise?
{{What is this}}
* What is your availability (hours per week & when)?
* Have you worked for any other similar agency e.g. Free Geek Portland / Interconnection or RElectronics and what was that like?


For extra-credit, complete our [http://freegeekseattle.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-survey/ volunteer survey] form which provides us more focused information, so we can match up opportunities with your interests and skills.
=Volunteer Positions=


==Attend a workshop==
Here are some [[roles]] that we need people to fill:
We have our [[Workshops|workshops]] monthly on the 2nd monday evening from 6:30 - 9pm. This is where you can meet other volunteers and organizers in person, get your hands a little dirty and find out more how we operate. We meet at [http://www.jigsawrenaissance.org/ Jigsaw Renaissance] in Seattle. ([http://www.jigsawrenaissance.org/about/getting-here/ Directions])


=="Like" us on Facebook==
* [[Volunteer Coordinator]] - currently [[User:boxcutter]]
Our [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-Geek-Seattle/122537277780062 Facebook page] is another way to get involved and see what's happening with Free Geek Seattle. We often post photos and announcements there, and you can encourage your friends to "Like" us too.
* [[Donations Coordinator]] - currently [[User:elcaset]]
* [[Volunteer Workshop Leads]]
* Online [[Sales]]
* [[Accountant]]
* [[Project Leads]] for our various [[Projects]]


'''Most of all, thank you for your support!'''
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Latest revision as of 07:56, 21 September 2014


Reasons to join us[edit]

If you'd like to help your community, need teamwork skills, computer training, or computing hardware, we can help--and you can pass it forward by helping the next person!

How to join[edit]

Most of our discussions and planning take place on the list, so this is the #1 way to get apprised and involved with us. The wiki is also a valuable tool, and can accomplish many organizational functions quickly!

Visit the Atrium[edit]

Sign up @ https://atrium.schoolfactory.org/fgsea/ Template:What is this

Volunteer Positions[edit]

Here are some roles that we need people to fill: