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The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network
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Every Computer Clubhouse needs volunteers
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Volunteer mentors from the local community, nearby organizations, universities and
companies support the Clubhouse members' self-directed explorations. Mentors role-model
learning by collaborating on a project, investigating and learning from the work
of members, or creating a project of their own.
Mentors play an important role in each Computer Clubhouse*, helping to support,
inspire, and engage youth. Mentors are available to answer questions and support
the exploration and learning of Clubhouse members. For example, mentors help youth
create Web pages, animations, and movies. Mentors introduce youth to new project
ideas and technologies, as well as serving as role models.
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Volunteer to be a mentor today.
Inspire today's youth to create projects via new technologies, as well as serving
as a role model.
Learn more* >
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Mentors are professionals and students in art, music, engineering, education, and
a variety of other fields. Many former Clubhouse members return to volunteer as
adult mentors to the next generation of Clubhouse members. The Intel Involved employee
volunteer program and the volunteer programs of the Intel Computer Clubhouse sponsors
provide mentors to Clubhouses worldwide.
The Clubhouse supports approximately one mentor to every three to five members.
No experience is necessary, just an interest in learning and working with young
people and/or providing technical support a few hours each week. all while having
fun! Mentors typically volunteer 2 hours, 1 day per week, for 3-6 months. Please
note that in some areas, volunteer commitments vary.
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The Clubhouse pays special attention to encouraging girls to develop technical fluency
in math, science, and technology. To increase girls' confidence and experience expressing
themselves with new technologies, many of the Clubhouses set aside one day a week
as "Girls' Day." Girls have the chance to work with technology in ways that are
relevant and inviting to them, and to interact with female mentors and staff who
serve as role models. Additionally, young women with prior Clubhouse experience
serve as peer mentors, providing them with meaningful work experience and a chance
to support younger girls in their own self-discovery. Women serve as critical role
models for girls; women mentors are especially needed.
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Roxanne Gryder, Technology Manager
Roxanne Gryder volunteered at the Intel Computer Clubhouse in Beaverton, Oregon,
where she mentored young women. "My favorite thing to do at the Clubhouse was to
help the kids to make their own movies. The kids love to make their own productions,
and I enjoyed watching them discover and create the technology."
Gryder is a technology manager who spends her days marketing wireless and network
technologies. "Often, when I sit down for a brainstorm or planning session, halfway
through I look around and realize I'm the only female at the table. This needs to
change." One way she is hoping to attract more females to the world of technology
is by preparing the next generation of potential female workers.
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Tiffany Alires, Relocation Associate
Whether she's at work, at home, or volunteering, Relocation Associate Tiffany Alires
consistently finds herself in a mentorship role. From assisting Intel's human resources
department to single-handedly raising a daughter, she specializes in helping people
grow professionally and personally.
Outside of work, Alires mentored youth at the Intel Computer Clubhouse in Salt Lake
City, Utah. Alires' time at the Clubhouse was often spent encouraging young women
to someday consider a job in technology. But "the kids at the Clubhouse really teach
me just as much as I teach them," she says. "I enjoy interacting with them and watching
them grow and develop in such a positive way. They never cease to amaze me."
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