We are developing systems to manage technical volunteers over the internet, evaluating programs for virtual mentoring for Canadian youth on overseas foreign aid projects and providing a means for people living with disabilities to volunteer over the internet and begin a transition to home based employment.

Software

Low cost or free software

Donations from some of the top software publishers will be made available to nonprofits for modest cost. The program plans to offer popular software packages for Windows 98 or 2000, Macintosh or Linux. You may request special orders of a variety of titles.

We want to collaborate

with others to provide computer access, especially assisting people with low-income, those who are disadvantaged and for those with disabilities.

Mentoring

Mentoring

We will recruit and match technically skilled volunteers with voluntary or community organizations for a wide range of short-term projects. Computer volunteers will work to solve problems and move nonprofit organizations forward with their computerization. These efforts can further the missions that volunteers believe in, whether they are interested in conservation, job training, arts, youth activities, teachers and schools, or animal rights. Alternatively, it may also provide the volunteers with valuable work experience.

We will work hard

to create satisfying, well-managed volunteer experiences for both our clients and volunteers. We stay very involved in each project to ensure its success.

Projects that mentors could complete:

• provide advice regarding new purchases
• wire offices for Internet connections
• establish good maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
• coach a staff person through a software upgrade
• help plan to build a website or make changes to an existing site
• set up a small network of computers
• train social workers, managers or teachers to use software or Internet tools

Tech Planning

Technology Planning Assistance - TEAM Program

TEAM (TEchnology Assessment and Mentoring) is an innovative program that assists small and medium-sized nonprofits with their technology planning and funding proposals.

During TEAM project,

staff would conduct a thorough 2-3 hours site visit gathering information and identifying computer technology needs and priorities. TEAM staff assesses the computer hardware, software, training, personnel and maintenance needs of the nonprofit organization.

The assessment process

results in a comprehensive technology plan outlining the technology priorities and provides important information on costs, resources, etc. Many organizations have successfully used the TEAM assessment as the basis for a technology fundraising effort from private donors, foundations or government departments.