Volunteering

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AT TECC

The Ethical Computer Company:

When?

Initial visit arranged at a mutually agreeable time. If you decide to join us then as and when you wish.

What type of activity?

• Computer re-use
• Community enterprise
• Computer training
• UK online centre:  helping users negotiate the computer-assisted learning
• Outreach training:  taking learning opportunities out to users in local community meeting places, technical support with outreach equipment
• Retail shop:  merchandising, dealing with customers, recording, admin
• e-commerce shop:  listing products, order fulfilment, recording,  admin
• All computer-related activities, from refurbishing to website design, sales & marketing, management, training, fundraising.

Why volunteer?

For some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:

• Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience
• Developing existing skills and knowledge
• Enhancing a CV
• Improving one's employment prospects
• Gaining an accreditation
• Using one's professional skills and knowledge to benefit others (usually described as pro bono)

For others, volunteering appeals because of its social benefits. These include:

• Meeting new people
• Making new friends
• A chance to socialise
• Getting to know the local community

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