Volunteer opportunitiesThe Computer Ministry is an all-volunteer staff from various church congregations. Computer Ministry members perform many varied tasks to fulfill the group’s mission. Each volunteer may choose tasks that best suit his or her interests and abilities. Some team members analyze donated PCs and test components to determine how to best utilize the equipment. Usable components are combined to build working computers for the ministry’s strategic partners (charitable or educational institutions.) The team then carries out a prescribed process for each computer.
Others work on research and development of software and hardware solutions to implement ministry plans, and others provide technical support for ministry operations and for partners. This support can include use of new technology, networking, wiring, setup and maintenance of systems. Education and documentation team members are dedicated to teaching basic computer skills to those in need. Teachers and teaching assistants help students gain user skills in very basic computer classes designed for beginners. This team is also responsible for documentation of the Computer Ministry’s process and procedures. Volunteers, teachers, and teaching assistants are needed for the teams. Orientation sessions are held periodically for new volunteers at the Meneilly Center. To join, email Laura Hobbs or call at 913-671-2333. Work Sessions for Refurbishing Team are held 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Meneilly Center for Mission Tillotson Building. Donate used equipmentTeam members remove all private data from every PC donated to the ministry. The computer’s operating system is then reconfigured as appropriate for its intended application, and new software is installed. It then goes to "quality assurance" for a final check, and backup.
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