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.
 

Volunteer Type: Select the type of volunteer you prefer.	:--None--General Production Special Skills Other
First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:
Date of Birth:
How did you hear about InterConnection?	--Choose-- Current or former IC volunteer Friend/family/coworker Flyer Website/Internet Media Organization Other
Why are you interested in volunteering with InterConnection?
What are your expectations for volunteering?	--None--Build job skills Resume building Personal fulfillment/enjoyment Professional Networking Other
Employment status:	--None--Student Unemployed Employed Retired Disabled
Highest level of education:	--None--GED High School Certificate AA Degree BA/BS Degree Masters or Higher Other
If you are currently a student, where? What program?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain the nature of the crime and the date of conviction. (Conviction of a crime is not an automatic disqualification for volunteer work)
Please list the names and contact information of two professional references who know you well and can attest to your character, skills and dependability:
Please copy and paste your resume in text format:
If there is anything you would like to add, please do so here:
Special Skills Questions Only respond to the question below if you want to become a special skills volunteer.
What special skills, trades or experience do you have that could benefit InterConnection?
Production Volunteer Questions Only respond to the questions below if you want to become a production volunteer.
Rate your computer hardware skills:	--Choose-- 1. None 2. Basic 3. Moderate 4. Advanced
Rate your computer software skills:	--None--1. None 2. Basic 3. Moderate 4. Advanced
Do you hold any professional certifications (such as A+, .NET, CompTIA, Cisco, etc)? If yes, please note your specialization area and date of certification.