When a computer is donated to FreeGeek Columbus, it goes through a series of steps. The first step is to determine the performance specifications of the computer in order to determine whether it should be refurbished or recycled.
To determine the specs of a computer, we use a utility called
Volunteering with FreeGeek Columbus is easy: just show up any time we're open! There is no need to sign up in advance, and you can come as many times per week as you want. We require that all children under 16 bring an adult with them. For more details, see the Under 16 Policy. While you volunteer at FreeGeek, you'll learn all about computers and computer recycling, and after you have completed 10 hours of volunteer service, we'll give you a computer to take home with you!