How you can “Pay it Forward” with Geek Girl Camp…

Written by: Leslie Fishlock // August 28th, 2009 // News

I was just contacted by someone who asked me “well, how can I get involved paying it forward to Geek Girl Camp?”

Good question! Well, here are eight good ones for now:

1.) Donating laptops: Geek Girl is collecting workable laptops that are no longer being used and repurpose them by upgrading and cleaning up and donating to non-profit organizations who need them. Most of these organizations help women in transition in getting them jobs and getting the employed. Many cannot afford them. Geek Girl has offered to be the in between to get the laptops, fix them up and hand them over to organizations who can then determine who needs them the most. We cannot provide a letter for your tax filing for a deduction, but the organizations we work with can.

2.) Sponsoring events: To keep costs low so that a majority of women can attend and so we can provide scholarships to women who simply cannot, we depend upon the kindness of sponsors who can not only help fulfill our monetary needs, but also offer their support, guidance, experience and training with equipment, software and hardware to educate the attendees at the boot camps. We are looking for partners, resources and active supporters to help us get computer technology education out to the masses. We offer incredible ways to get your company out in front of thousands of women as a sponsor.

3.) Donating time to guest post on the Geek Girl blog: If you are a Geek Girl blogger and have time to spare, help us with content on the site. We are always looking for bloggers with experience, know-how and initiative. Our desire is to be a content area for educational learning on all forms of computer technology, reviews on products, hints and tips and more.

4.) Offering technology discounts and product to Geek Girls: If you are a tech company, consumer electronics, educational, product, software or hardware company, we are always on the lookout for product giveaways and discounts on equipment, computers, services and more to provide to our vast Geek Girl audience. Get in front of the people who really need your stuff!

5.) Volunteering at Boot Camps and other events: We always need volunteers; whether you want to donate your time working at the events, helping to marketing the events, and even be on a local organizing team to bring a boot camp to your town.

6.) Volunteer your Organization with Geek Girl Boot Camps as an Educational Scholarship partner: If you are an organization that provides educational scholarships to women in need, consider partnering with Geek Girl in your town for a boot camp. We partner with women’s organizations in their home towns across the country to help us get the word out for the event, help with marketing and PR, provide volunteers, help with sponsors and get attendees to the events. In turn, Geek Girl donates a percentage of profits to the organization so that they may provide educational scholarships for women who need it most.

7.) Donating a high-end item for raffle or auction to raise funds: We have auctions and raffles at boot camps and would love to get high-end products to auction/raffle off. If you have something you think might be a great addition to our events, let us know!

8.) Hire Geek Girl for your next corporate or non-profit event: If you are having a conference, seminar or an event that offers computer technology and education, why not hire the Geek Girls for your Help Desk or for seminars? We provide professional and highly qualified speakers and techs to come and provide assistance, complete with an O’Reilly Media resource library, giveaways and schwag. Part of the funds help support us put on boot camps and provide scholarships for women to attend for free.

These are some ways you can help and I am sure there will be others coming soon! Feel free to let us know how we can help you, help us pay it forward and give back! Please pass this on.