HELP NEEDED: JOIN THE FUN!
We have more donations coming in than ever before! We always need volunteers to help process the increasing flow of electronics.
We have tasks that volunteers with different skillets and interests can do. If you are looking to volunteer, explore opportunities below to find the best fit for you.
Volunteers under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Fill out the volunteering form below
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No application necessary for Electronics Recycling or Retro Computer Refurbishing. You can just show up during volunteering hours for the area you are interested in (see info on each area above). For all other areas, please fill out the application below.
Recycling
Description:
Taking apart electronics such as computers and audio/video equipment. Does not require any skills! This is where Free Geek needs the most help!
How to volunteer:
No application required! Show up anytime during recycling room volunteering hours (see below) and our recycling manager (Wes) will help you get started!
Volunteering hours:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Noon to 5pm
Modern Computer Refurbishing (Build)
Description:
Testing and fixing modern computers. Free Geek will teach you how to do this, but some familiarity with modern computers is necessary to get started.
How to volunteer:
Due to popular demand, we are now requiring advance sign-ups to help in Modern Build.
Please click this link to reserve a session.
Volunteering hours:
Wednesday and Saturday
Noon to 5pm
Retro Computer Refurbishing (Retro)
Description:
Testing and fixing computers that are more than 15 years old. This group is heavy on nostalgia. Anyone who has built a computer before will be able to help here, but more help is needed from those with experience working on 486 and older.
How to volunteer:
No application required! Show up anytime during our retro computer refurbishing hours (see below) and our volunteering coordinator (Andrew) will help you get started.
Volunteering hours:
Friday and Saturday
Noon to 5pm
Apple Computer Refurbishing (Mac)
Description:
Fixing Apple products of all kinds (old and new). Skill level depends on the system, but generally easier for people who already have experience with Apple products.
How to volunteer:
Due to popular demand, we are now requiring advance sign-ups to help in the Apple Department.
Please click this link to reserve a session.
Volunteering hours:
Fridays and Saturdays
Noon to 5pm
Game Console Testing
Description:
Testing console games! Only requires some experience playing console games. More experienced volunteers can also fix consoles.
How to volunteer:
Fill out the application form below. The gaming team is currently accepting volunteers who already have experience with gaming consoles.
Volunteering hours:
By appointment with gaming staff member
Noon to 5pm
Audio/Video Testing
Description:
Testing different types of audio/video devices, like CD/DVD/VCR players, speakers, professional a/v equipment and TVs. Most help is needed with testing receivers.
How to volunteer:
The audio team is currently unavailable to take new volunteers! Check back soon!
Volunteering hours:
Currently Unavailable