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| Commit to a successfull technology volunteer mentoring project ! |
| Successful technology projects require a commitment from all parties involved.
This page explains what the each group should contribute to the project:
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| 1. Identify and assign a staff liaison.
This person will be the primary contact for CompuCorps staff and the mentor, and should have flexibility in his/her schedule to work with a volunteer at flexible hours (such as occasional evenings and weekends). Organizations should make sure the staff liaison has the support needed to complete the mentor project. |
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| 2. Develop and agree to a workplan.
The workplan outlines the specific objectives of the project and helps set clear expectations for you and the volunteer. A CompuCorps staff person will work with you to develop reasonable project goals. Once the needed work is identified and agreed upon, CompuCorps will create a project agreement that must be signed by a representative from CompuCorps and the nonprofit. |
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| 3. Pay project fee.
Please secure the support of the executive director and ensure that your group will pay the project fee. You need to return the signed project agreement and pay the project fee before CompuCorps can begin searching for a mentor. (Please do not send any money before you talk to someone at CompuCorps). |
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| 4. Communicate with CompuCorps staff.
CompuCorps staff will contact you regularly to monitor the progress of the project, hear your problems and concerns, and provide additional advice and resources. You should contact us if there are any unexpected problems or changes during the project. |
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| 5. Thank your mentor.
Thank your mentor with a card, letter, meal, or any way you feel is appropriate. Invite him or her to a special event at your organization or school or in the community. Celebrate the completion of your project with a meal or gathering. Or find out about the mentor's hobbies and interests so that you can give a more personal gift. Don't wait until the project is over - thank your mentor every time you see them! |
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1. Provide the following deliverable for each match:
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| 2. Communicate with nonprofit liaison
Maintain regular contact with your liaison in order to track project status and counsel on working with mentor. |
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| 3. Communicate with mentor
Maintain regular contact with mentor in order to track project status and counsel mentor on working with client. |
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| 4. Close the match
When the project workplan has been accomplished, we will close the match and conduct surveys to gather feedback. |
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| 5. Re-assign mentors (if necessary)
If the mentor is unable to complete the scope of work, does not return communication from client, is incompatible with the client assigned, and/or is hindering the project's progress, we will identify a new mentor who can complete the scope of work as soon as possible. |
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| 1. Review and agree to nonprofit workplan
Mentors should carefully review the client's workplan and timeline for completion. If any modifications are necessary, you should contact CompuCorps to update the original project agreement. This essential step sets realistic expectations of what you will accomplish. |
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| 2. Communicate with nonprofit staff and CompuCorps
Communicate regularly with the nonprofit regarding progress on the project. It is also important to communicate with CompuCorps, especially if you are unable to complete the project, if problems are encountered, or if you need assistance. |
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| 3. Complete the workplan
Complete the objectives agreed upon in the project workplan. |
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