"We cannot afford to be bystanders at the technological marvels that create economic value and transform societies. In an internationally competitive environment, we have to run fast even to stay where we are.”
—Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella (30)

Hands-on Volunteering

Pictures of volunteers preparing computers

Are you or your group looking for a hands-on volunteer opportunity? CFA holds a community refurbishing and/or packaging day about every six weeks. Volunteers gather in warehouse space generously donated by MainFreight, formerly Target Logistics, in Omaha, NE. Contact CFA if you are interested in joining us.

Volunteer jobs include:

Test PCs, load OS and ghost new image
Test monitors (a non-technical job)
Sort, clean and bubble wrap keyboards
Sort, clean and band mice
Cut 120V plugs off power cords and band
Stuff peripheral bags
Assemble and tape boxes
Fill boxes with peanuts and refurbished PC systems
Stack and shrink wrap completed boxes on pallets. Move pallets
Label boxes with content, community name, and notices
Load a 40-foot shipping container with 600 boxes
Set up work space prior to event