Benefits of Volunteering
- Create opportunity for others. As part of your training, you will refurbish second-hand computers for shipment to non-profits, schools and other organizations in developing countries.
- Gain valuable training. Learn about computer components, how to upgrade and fix computers, how to identify parts and how to install hard drives, memory, software and operating systems.
- Get a free desktop or laptop. Complete the 30-hour computer skills program and receive a free refurbished desktop computer set which includes operating system, Microsoft Office Basic 2007, Antivirus, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Volunteer for 60 hours and receive a refurbished laptop with wifi card, operating system and Office Basic 2007.

Volunteer Success Stories & Testimonials
Robert Jones
“I was hired for a contract position at Microsoft and InterConnection was brought up in the interview. I was able to describe the laptops they [Microsoft] were using. I could talk about the problems and issues that come up, so it just shows that it does help. I am able to contribute again as a paying tax member and also as a person who can donate and get the word out about the importance of this organization.“
Alan Surratt
“It was just plain, fun, interesting and enlightening, I felt good about myself after every shift"
Omar Jallow
“Thanks for having given me the opportunity to learn more skills with you. I do not have the words to thank you enough, but to let you know that its well appreciated and I will do my best to help in your mission. “
Jerome Cherry
“My experience with InterConnection helped me understand (again) what it was like to be in a work environment. I had been a student for 2 and a half years; I needed to experience a work environment for my next job.“
Andy Pelayre
"Working at InterConnection gives me a positive feeling that not am I only helping out people around the world through donated refurbish computers, I am able to gain valuable IT experience that will benefit me in the future.“
Ashwin Maharaj
"I thought it was a very nicely run program and I loved the cause it supported.“
Benefits of Volunteering
STEP ONE: Review Qualifications and Policies
The first step is to review our volunteer policies and volunteer
qualifications.
Computer Center Volunteer Policies
- All volunteers must complete the Volunteer Application prior to
starting work.
- You must attend orientation. See details below.
- The Volunteer Coordinator will determine the appropriate program
for the volunteer based on their experience.
- Volunteers who violate our codes of conduct will be asked to leave
the program. This includes theft.
- InterConnection.org works with vulnerable populations and observes
Washington State law by performing criminal background checks of all
potential volunteers.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18-years-old.
- Have the ability to work independently and lift computers (approximately 30 lbs).
- Must be a Washington State resident.
- We reserve the right to select volunteers based on their ability to learn and support the program.
STEP TWO: Select your volunteer type
Choose the volunteer type you’d like to be:
General Volunteer
Perfect for people with no computer
hardware skills who want to help and need a free computer. General volunteers
perform tasks such as receiving computer donations, sweeping,
sorting, cleaning, processing inventory and building pallets,
and other activities.
Production Volunteer
Production volunteers should have some basic computer knowledge and a desire to improve their skills. Volunteers gain
valuable hand-on training and help refurbish computers for schools,
nonprofit organization and low-income individuals. Learn about computer components, how to
upgrade and fix computers, how to identify parts and how to install
components like memory, hard drives, and software.
Special Skills Volunteer
Have a skill you think we can use –like grant writing, teaching or
training, marketing, web design, retail, service learning? Tell us
about it and we'll try and find the perfect fit for your skills.
STEP THREE: Fill out the application
To start, you must fill out and submit the application form
below. Our volunteer coordinator will review your application and let
you know if we can accept you as a volunteer. Unfortunately, we
don't have the resources to accept all volunteers. You will be
notified within 5 business days if you are accepted.