The Vancouver Community Network owns and operates a free, publicly accessible, non-commercial computer utility in the Lower Mainland of B.C. which provides a public space on the internet.
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
Langara Student Membership Support
Objective: ��� The VCN and Langara Student�s Union are providing dedicated Internet access for Langara students who take out a $25/year membership with the VCN. � Volunteers will register students for Internet accounts and process membership
Support/Training to be provided by: � VCN Coordinator of Volunteer Services and on-site LSU staff
Duties:
- Help Langara students register on line and on paper for VCN account
- Answer questions about VCN services and Langara accounts
- Distribute leaflets on desks throughout the campus
- Process membership payments
- Respond to and/or forward technical help requests to VCN Help Desk
- Basic Internet experience, including ability to use email
- Great interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Knowledge of VCN and non-profit organizations
Time Commitment Required:
- At least one shift per week for 5 weeks (10:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday beginning first day of each semester)
- Additional time to attend orientation, training and meetings and read online information
Location: Langara Student Union office, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
Benefits:
- a great chance to meet people, help students access the Internet, work with other volunteers to develop skills in a college and non-profit setting;
- free VCN account -- unlimited access following completion of commitment
- bus fare will be re-imbursed
Want more information?
(Note that the Volunteer Information Sessions previously offered to all prospective volunteers are no longer being held, so the more detailed your application information, the better we are able to select you for an interview.)