The GNBC3 sites will be open during day, afternoon and evening hours run by volunteers who will be on hand to guide people through the basics about writing a resume, creating a newsletter, surfing the Net or even publishing a Web page! You need not be a computer wiz, but if you have some basic computer knowledge and are willing to help others learn, sign up below. We are asking for a minimum commitment of 2 hours per month and that you attend a GNBC3 orientation.

Send to:

GNBC3
c/o PACE GET-UP
166 William St. New Bedford, MA 02740
FAX : 999-3728 e-mail: Corinn@juno.com PHONE: 979-4684
NAME____________________________PHONE________________________
ADDRESS___________________________________ email________________

Knowledge of Computers: __ beginner __intermediate __expert

Days I can volunteer: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Afternoons I can volunteer: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Evenings I can volunteer: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

The Greater New Bedford Community Computer Centers (GNBC3) is a community building initiative to tap the resources and skills of individuals, public non-profit institutions and private sector sponsors to better serve the people of Greater New Bedford. The GNBC3 aims to empower, educate and erode inequities in access to computer-based communications and information for multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multigenerational people and groups who lack, or have limited access to computer technology.

The GNBC3 will :

• facilitate the development of computer literacy skills by creating a user-friendly environment which will encourage learning in both formal and informal settings.

• build computer literacy and organizational management skills and capacities of individuals, grassroots groups and community businesses

• promote greater dialogue and democratic action of the community on public issues of concern by engaging residents in a process of face-to-face, print and telecommunication community networking.

We have been collecting computer donations from various sources to set-up centers that will provide public access to a wide range of computer applications and on-line services. We need your help in pulling this initiative together particularly if you have skills in the following areas:

1. network configuration.
2. hardware assessment.
3. on-site hardware and software support.