Activities and Opportunities

This page provides information PCUG Activities and Opportunities for Participation.

All PCUG activities are supported by Volunteer time, skill, willingness and enthusiasm.
Please a browse through some of the varied activities listed below for information about the activities themselves, and descriptions of the volunteer roles that support those activities.
Each of these areas are broad in content and are followed through on the page links to each area.

About Volunteering

This area is overviews information relevant to Volunteering, such as ....

Code of Ethics

• based on Privacy Policy, and other related standards ...

Work, Health and Safety Info & Legislation

• outlines information pertaining to OH&S, Working with Vulnerable People etc

Activity Schedules

PCUG Calendar

• Calendar Dates of volunteer related activities of PCUG (including, but not limited those listed below) may be viewed on the PCUG Calendar (see link in navigation bar)

Activity Descriptions

• are overviewed in the section below Opportunities for Participation

Activities with Opportunities for Participation

This section provides a general description of varied volunteer opportunities available to PCUG members.
Anyone who has had experience in any role is invited to place a description of that role.
Anyone who would like to try a role is welcome to contact us for more information.

PCUG Committee and Sub-Committees

• Main PCUG Committee
• Sub-Committees
  • Executive
  • ISSC
  • Website
  • PCUG Centre

Help & Assistance

• support to assist members by phone, email, home visit
• technical assistance for home equipment or internet service
• referral to the appropriate help by matching members skills to needs

PCUG LAN & Centre Equipment

• Maintenance of the LAN & Centre Computer Equipment

LAN (including WiFi)

1. wired LAN formed via four Gigabit Ethernet switches
   • older, 10/100 Ethernet switches may be deployed, as contingency, in place of one or more of the Gb switches
2. WiFi provided by 802.11/g WAP
   • SOHO grade unit supporting only a few concurrent users
   • contingency unit not held

Gateway

1. "cold" spare Gateway PC & DSL Modem held in store room
   • simplest procedure, if software or hardware issue suspected, is to deploy the relevant spare
2. detailed procedures are documented and held by Office Manager

PCUG Office and Centre Administration

• Communication Administration support manning the desk for managing member enquiries by in person, or by phone; and e-help
• Background Administration support, such as data entry, filing
• A Supervisory role of the Centre itself so members may use the facilities of the centre
• Maintenance of member amenities, including refreshements
• Centre Cleaning & Maintenance

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Meetings

• SIGs Coordinator
• Main Monthly Meeting Coordinator

The Internet Project (TIP) Administration

• provides specialized systems administration support for The Internet Project (TIP) ISP services

PCUG Training and Media Rooms

• Training & Media Bookings Coordinator
• Trainer
• Training Assistant
• Equipment

Registering Your Skills

• Until more formal information is placed here, please contact the PCUG Office Manager with any queries relating to Volunteering.

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