Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on November 5, 2009 |
Partners in Technology (PIT) volunteers help students learn technology skills that promote self esteem, academic success, and preparation for today’s technology-driven world.
Students, often without access to computers at home, gain technology training and the opportunity to increase their digital literacy. Students also learn valuable skills such as teamwork, collaboration, and communication.
Volunteers can participate in 2 different programs:
- Dell TechKnow - Students learn hardware, software, and basic trouble-shooting skills in this after school program. At the end of the program students take a computer home!
Commitment: Classes are 2 hours 2 times per week after school Mon.-Thurs. between 3:30-6:00 pm; volunteer schedules can be accommodated.
Volunteer opportunities at:
Burnet M.S. [Ohlen Rd. & Burnet Rd.] - Mondays, or Wednesdays
Fulmore M.S. [S. Congress & Mary St.] - Tuesays, or Thursdays
Kealing M.S. [(EC)I-35 & 12 St.] - Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Lamar M.S. [Burnet & Koenig] - Mondays - Wednesdays
O. Henry M.S. [(W)Mopac & Lake Austin Blvd.] - Mondays - Thursdays
Paredes M.S.
- Student Help Desk - Students become “mini technicians” by learning applicable knowledge and skills that will prepare them to answer trouble tickets and assist the campus technologist.
Commitment: Volunteers are in this elective class once a week for 50 minutes to coach a group of 3-5 students.
Computer Refurb volunteer opportunities at:
Burnet M.S. [Doris Ln., just off Burnet Rd.] - Mondays - Thursdays
Volunteers need to attend a 2 hour training. Some computer literacy and an interest in working with middle school students is also helpful.
Please contact Audrey Glaser for more information at aglaser@austinpartners.org.
** Register now for the 2008-2009 school year **
Attend a 2 hour training. Some computer literacy and an interest in working with middle school students is also helpful.
Interested volunteers should register at www.austinpartners.org. Once a Safe Schools background check is approved, the volunteer will be contacted about training and volunteer schedules.
 This opportunity is sponsored by: Austin Partners In Education
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Children (5-12) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Individual |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Children & Youth |
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Education & Technology |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Computer / Internet Services |
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Teaching |
| Math / Science |
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Tutoring |
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Address:
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1601 Rio Grande, Ste. 300Austin, TX 78701(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.austinpartners.org
| Last updated on November 5, 2009 |
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