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  1. Re:Give them to me (or sell them) by N3Roaster · · Score: 3, Interesting · on What Can You Do with Old RAM?

    Yes, this kind of RAM is still new enough to be useful. Check out your local charities. Perhaps you have a local Tech Corps taking donated computers and turning them into computer labs for K-12 schools. It isn't uncommon for donated computers to have a pathetic amount of RAM installed or even for them to show up stripped, and a network server can always use a little more RAM. The worst case scenario is you get a tax writeoff and the charity properly disposes of the RAM.

  2. some suggestions by dan_bethe · · Score: 3, Informative · on How Can Techies Give Back?
    • GeekCorps for international stuff
    • TechCorps for American stuff (maybe just California, I don't remember)
    • VolunteerMatch to find all volunteer opportunities around the world, some even virtual over the Internet
  3. more links by dan_bethe · · Score: 5, Informative · on Virtual Volunteering
    Check out these two sites:
    • Geek Corps for doing volunteer IT work in needy countries
    • Tech Corps for volunteer IT work for American K-12 schools

    Thanks to Slashdot posters for having shown me these links in past discussions! :)

  4. Tech Corps by jimmyCarter · · Score: 5, Interesting · on Donating Time To Goodwill Projects?

    I'm in my first year as a Tech Corps volunteer in Ohio. I basically donate two afternoons a month to a public school district in town to assist teachers with technology projects in the school. We'll be working on re-designing the high school's Web presence and we'll also be conducting a lesson with French students to make fictional travel Web sites of French travel desinations.

    In my opinion, you can't beat the gratification that comes from doing something like this. I get the opportunity to lend my expertise to an inner-city school district that could greatly use it. Definitely a win-win. I can't encourage this enough.

  5. NetDay or TechCorps by brainy · · Score: 1 · on Geek Charities?

    Not sure if either one accepts $$ donations, but I'm sure they would accept your time. NetDay does the wiring in schools, and a few other "digital divide" projects now. TechCorps focuses more on putting computer-savvy people in volunteer positions in schools.

  6. Re:Domestic Geek Corps (Amerigeeks?) Anyone? by geekcorps · · Score: 1 · on The Few, The Proud, The Geeks

    Actually, the reason we didn't start domestically is that there's a ton of good work being done in the US. If you're interested in the problem of wiring K-12 schools, we think very highly of Techcorps. They do terrific work bringing knowledgeable techies into local schools. If you're interested in other groups that are working on domestic digital divide issues, or you're interested in volunteering, check out VolunteerMatch which provides an excellent db of organizations and opportunities.

  7. Re:That's pretty cool... by geekcorps · · Score: 2 · on The Few, The Proud, The Geeks
    There's some terrific work being done on Digital Divide issues in rural America. If Slashdotters want to get involved, a great org to look into is TechCorps, which works on wiring and supporting educational efforts in US schools, especially schools in rural areas. Actually, we're learning a lot from TechCorps' efforts in rural areas, and we're trying to apply those efforts in Geekcorps' work. (The idea of virtual volunteers - folks providing answers and research support via email - is something we've unabashedly stolen from TC.)

    Actually, the reason we're choosing to focus on the International Digital Divide is that so much good work is being done on DD issues in the US. For a good overview of some of the other groups out there, check out helping.org.

  8. A volunteer organization already exists... by Shemp · · Score: 1 · on Ask Slashdot: Computer Charities for the Children?
    and it's called TechCorps. From their web page:
    Vision
    All students will have access to the most technologically advanced education possible to ensure that they will have the skills needed to compete in the workforce of tomorrow.
    Mission
    The mission of TECH CORPS is three-fold:
    • to recruit, place, and support volunteers from the technology community who advise and assist schools in the introduction and integration of new technologies;
    • to bring additional technology resources to schools through local and national projects;
    • to build partnerships in support of educational technology among educators, businesses, and community members at the local, state, and national levels.
    Mode of Operation
    TECH CORPS is a national non-profit organization, funded through corporate contributions, and implemented through state chapters. A national staff oversees TECH CORPS' mission and agenda, assists with the formation and maintenance of effective state chapters, provides national media focus, and ensures quality at all levels. The broader organization is based on a bottom-up philosophy and draws on the expertise and enthusiasm of technology-literate members of the local community.

    I went to a workshop on this at a Cisco conference in Houston a couple of weeks ago. Basically, these people organize volunteers to go into schools and do wiring, network setup, consulting, what have you. Basically anything in the technology realm. They started because there are a lot of people like you - people who have skills and want to help out schools who most of the time just need some advice and a little bit of time. The hardest part is getting organized, which is where TechCorps comes in. They even have a state chapter in Utah.

    My company is looking into working with their Nebraska chapter, so I might have more info about it in the future. Check out their web page to see if your state is involved and give them a call. I'm sure your local school would appreciate it!
  9. A volunteer organization already exists... by Shemp · · Score: 1 · on Ask Slashdot: Computer Charities for the Children?
    and it's called TechCorps. From their web page:
    Vision
    All students will have access to the most technologically advanced education possible to ensure that they will have the skills needed to compete in the workforce of tomorrow.
    Mission
    The mission of TECH CORPS is three-fold:
    • to recruit, place, and support volunteers from the technology community who advise and assist schools in the introduction and integration of new technologies;
    • to bring additional technology resources to schools through local and national projects;
    • to build partnerships in support of educational technology among educators, businesses, and community members at the local, state, and national levels.
    Mode of Operation
    TECH CORPS is a national non-profit organization, funded through corporate contributions, and implemented through state chapters. A national staff oversees TECH CORPS' mission and agenda, assists with the formation and maintenance of effective state chapters, provides national media focus, and ensures quality at all levels. The broader organization is based on a bottom-up philosophy and draws on the expertise and enthusiasm of technology-literate members of the local community.

    I went to a workshop on this at a Cisco conference in Houston a couple of weeks ago. Basically, these people organize volunteers to go into schools and do wiring, network setup, consulting, what have you. Basically anything in the technology realm. They started because there are a lot of people like you - people who have skills and want to help out schools who most of the time just need some advice and a little bit of time. The hardest part is getting organized, which is where TechCorps comes in. They even have a state chapter in Utah.

    My company is looking into working with their Nebraska chapter, so I might have more info about it in the future. Check out their web page to see if your state is involved and give them a call. I'm sure your local school would appreciate it!
  10. Discuss your intention with TECH CORPS by layne · · Score: 1 · on Ask Slashdot: Computer Charities for the Children?

    There is a chartered and operational TECH CORPS chapter in Salt Lake; contact Ginny Gale[ggale@media.utah.edu] or Dory Jensen[djensen@techcorps.org], national Director of State Organization.

    TECH CORPS a national non-profit organization, funded through corporate contributions, and implemented through state chapters. Their purpose is to marshal the talents of volunteer IT professionals to benefit public schools. They will have some real answers to your questions earned through experience in dealing with school districts nationwide and coordinating volunteer systems implementation/integration projects. Visit techcorps.org for more information.