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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, meet cool people, learn computers, computing hardware, networking, etc... 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 the mailing list {{maillist}} and introduce yourself
* Organize / attend a [[event schedule|meeting]]
* Request a wiki account - update / add pages


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
=Volunteer Positions=
* How did you hear of us?
* What are the areas of your interest or expertise?
* 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.
Here are some [[roles]] that we need people to fill:


==Attend a workshop==
* [[Volunteer Coordinator]] - was [[User:boxcutter]]
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])
* [[Donations Coordinator]] - was [[User:elcaset]]
* [[Volunteer Workshop Leads]]
* [[Project Leads]] for our various [[Projects]]


=="Like" us on Facebook==
[[Category:Volunteer]]
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.
 
'''Most of all, thank you for your support!'''

Revision as of 19:56, 14 September 2025


Reasons to join us

If you'd like to help your community, meet cool people, learn computers, computing hardware, networking, etc... we can help--and you can pass it forward by helping the next person!

How to join

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!

Volunteer Positions

Here are some roles that we need people to fill:

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