TECH CORPS develops technology programs and deploys tech-savvy volunteers to assist K-12 students

TECH CORPS volunteers use their technology expertise to

educate, excite and empower students!

TECH CORPS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring all K-12 students have equal access to the technology programs, resources and skills to enrich their education today and to prepare them to

successfully compete in the information-based, technology-driven marketplace.

Since 1995, more than 10,000 TECH CORPS volunteers have shared their time and expertise with K-12 students and teachers in their communities.

Find out how you can get involved!

www.techcorps.org

Volunteer Opportunities

TECHIE Club® Volunteer Opportunity: TECHie Club is a new program developed by TECH CORPS and includes over 40-hours of hands-on, interactive lessons for 3rd – 5th grade students. The goal of TECHie Club is to expose students to different technology concepts, to incite interest and encourage exploration. During the 2012-2013, more than 20 TECHie Clubs will be implemented around Ohio.

Volunteer Description: TECHie Clubs are comprised of up to 20 students and meet weekly for 60-90 minutes during the school year. Schools designate a Site Coordinator to manage students and assist volunteers. TECH CORPS staff trains and supports teams of tech-savvy volunteers to use the TECHie Club Implementation Guide and Lessons to introduce students to computing topics. Depending on the size of the school’s volunteer team, volunteers will visit the school weekly, bi-weekly or for just a few sessions. Volunteer Requirements: As a volunteer you will be trained to use the TECHie Club lessons to introduce students to computing topics, including: basic programming, basic web development, robotics, hardware identification, software applications, internet, and social networks. Volunteers must have technical expertise, the patience and desire to work with elementary school children (3rd – 5th graders) and commit to volunteering for the entire program (October – May). Volunteer Timeline (Cincinnati, Ohio): June - September: Volunteer teams recruited and assigned to appropriate TECHie Club site September 20, 2012 @ 5:30pm: Training Session for volunteer teams and school/site coordinators Week after Training Session: Volunteer teams and site coordinators finalize their schedule for the year Week of October 1st: Volunteers first meeting with students October – May: Volunteer teams implement TECHie Club program May: Program wrap-up and evaluations

School Address Club Day Club Time

Taft STEM Elementary (All Boys)

270 Southern Avenue, Cincinnati, 45219 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Taft STEM Elementary (All Girls)

270 Southern Avenue, Cincinnati, 45219 Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Kilgour Elementary School

1339 Herschel Avenue Cincinnati, 45208 Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm

If you are interested in volunteering with one of the TECHie Clubs above – please complete the following steps:

1. Email cthompson@techcorps.org and let her know your school preference; 2. Register online as a TECH CORPS volunteer: http://techcorps.org/volunteers; 3. Add the Training Session on September 20th at 5:30pm to your calendar. You will receive additional

information about the training session after you register.

TECHie Club Volunteer Time Commitment

TECHie Clubs work best when they have a team of at least six (6) dedicated volunteers. This allows the students to interact and learn from a diverse group of individuals and it also decreases the amount of time a volunteer has to

commit to the program. Below are examples which outline the approximate time commitment for the Full Year TECHie Club programs.

Full Year Programs: - October – May - On average, Clubs will meet for a total of 26 sessions - The Club’s Site Coordinator will be present at every session. - A team of six (6) volunteers can break up into smaller groups:

o 3 groups of two volunteers o 2 groups of three volunteers

3 groups of two volunteers 2 groups of three volunteers

26 sessions divided by 3 groups 26 sessions divided by 2 groups

Each group will visit the school approximately 9 times

Each group will visit the school approximately 13 times

Therefore, each volunteer visits their school approximately 9 times between October -

May

Therefore, each volunteer visits their school approximately 13 times between October -

May

Approx. time commitment: a little over once a month

Approx. time commitment: about twice a month

Volunteering with TECH CORPS’ TECHie Club program is a great opportunity for technology professionals to use their technology expertise to inspire the next generation of technology innovators and leaders! If six or

more employees in your organization are interest in volunteering please email or call Carla at cthompson@techcorps.org or 614.583.9211 – together we will identify the ideal site.

To register as a TECH CORPS volunteer visit: http://techcorps.org/volunteers

TECH CORPS www.techcorps.org

614-583-9211