Chamber of Commerce for Individuals with DisAbilities
CCID/DBAC Volunteer Opportunities

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ASP Application Developer
Volunteer will assist in developing the technical ASP applications necessary to complete the automation of the CCID Project driving three affiliated web sites using one online interactive SQL7 database on one dedicated server. There are several required applications among other relative applications in the technical abstract at this time. This is a virtual volunteer position. Volunteer will need advanced ASP knowledge and programming skills for this position.[Volunteer Member Application]

ASP Web Developer
Volunteer will rewrite Web Site completed in COLD FUSION into ASP language. ASP is more universally known by CCID Volunteers compared to COLD FUSION. Please send your current resume to insure the most appropriate placement. This is a Virtual Volunteer Position so location is unimportant.[Volunteer Member Application]

Graphic Art Web Developer
Volunteer will design Site for www.DisAbledbutAble.com to meld with current Chamber Site at www.Chamber4US.org using a RED, WHITE, and BLUE color scheme. Please send your current resume to insure the most appropriate placement. This is a Virtual Volunteer Position so location is unimportant..[Volunteer Member Application]

Architect or Architectural Draftsman
Volunteer will prepare construction-ready blueprints for an alternative, affordable, accessible, flexible, universally designed 5 unit module concept apartment design to house either: (A) 4 elderly and/or disabled occupants in 570 square foot each apartment units as an innovative substitute for the traditional nursing home construction method or (B) convertible design can be a 2,850 square foot single owner-occupied family house design by using universal design, sliding panels, fold down splash guards, and convertible counter tops.[Volunteer Member Application]

Computer Refurbish Technician - DALLAS ONLY
Problem-solving computer technical software & hardware problems of donated Pentium computers. Installing memory, sound card, 56 BPS modem, speakers, Windows 2000 and any missing parts. Limited to only 7 Volunteer workstations, so send email to reserve a slot. Saturdays from 10:00AM to 2:00PM near Walnut Hill at Webb's Chappel in Dallas.[Volunteer Member Application]

Public Relation/ Marketing Director
Volunteer to draft a national marketing business plan that will include: 1. creating mailing materials to solicit donations or grants 2. creating a company brochure 3. initiating contacts with potential donors or sponsors. Please send your current resume to insure the most appropriate placement. This is a Virtual Volunteer Position so location is unimportant.[Volunteer Member Application]

'Recycle Liaison' - Dallas Only
Computer 'Recycle Liaison' will devote at least one hour per week or about four hours per month contacting potential donor company managers. Volunteers explain how CCID's Dallas Computer Refurbishing Project can recycle unused company computers. Unemployed Technology Professionals are being offered job interviews by IT Directors because the IT Directors see the Volunteer as a 'community-minded' and 'socially conscious' Volunteer representing a non-profit organization in soliciting donated unused computer equipment. The quality of the Volunteer as a self-starter sometimes creates a job interview for a future job opening that has not even been posted. Volunteer to also pick up PC hardware periodically upon request. Volunteer to regularly contact IT Directors or other corporate contacts with responsibility (Potential Donors) for possible computer donations to CCID's Dallas Computer Refurbishing Program for disAbled and disAdvantaged individuals. This position requires a volunteer with their own transportation, a current valid Texas driver's license, and current minimum state required automobile liability insurance. Ownership of any size truck is a plus. [Volunteer Member Application]

Computer Technical Support
This position requires volunteer to answer technical support questions from disAbled and disadvantaged individuals who have received a low-cost refurbished computer. Primarily via email but possibly some one-to-one meeting to resolve difficult technical problems. Position requires a working knowledge of Windows 98, anti-virus software, Juno email, and Zone Alarm firewall software. Knowledge of installing, operating and other software and resulting compatability isues.[Volunteer Member Application]

Computer Lab Installer - DALLAS ONLY
Setup and install 4 donated computers as a computer lab in non-profit agencies, churches, nutrition centers, or senior citizen centers to provide computer-literacy using CD ROM and online free tutorials to agency clients, church members, and disABLED or disadvantaged individuals referred by CCID. Responsibilities will include identifying and gathering needed equipment needed to install a computer lab including: outlining the computer lab Network design, cabling, Power Connect 10/100 Mbps switches, NIC's, hubs, Internet access, and any other special interface switches. This position requires a working knowledge of installing networks, pulling cabling, connecting hubs, and finishing the network for a four computer lab with a dial up ISP account to access the Internet.[Volunteer Member Application]

Member Recruitment
Volunteer will attend local free JOB FAIRS, VOLUNTEER FAIRS, local festivals, flea markets and some shopping Malls that provide non-profit groups free booths to provide Free Member information and recruit disAbled and disadvantaged persons for CCID Membership, which includes a free home-based Internet business. Prior Public Relations or Customer Service experience required. This is an ongoing both physical and Virtual Volunteer Position. [Volunteer Member Application]

Business Consultant
Volunteer to facilitate a 'peer-support micro-enterprise' group as an innovative demonstration project to positively address the economic issues of the disAbled, disAdvantaged, and unemployed communities. Project will be called 'BOOTSTRAPS UNLIMITED' and will include a 13 week study course held weekly in DFW scattered-site locations for 8 participants, I social worker/counselor, & 1 facilitator in 90 minute sessions. Weekly group meetings will enable group graduates to build a cohesive peer support group to enable each participant to determine the best self-employment option suitable for their specific skills, interest, and aptitude. The goal of each 13 week study group will be assisting each participant to draft a business plan and feasibility study leading toward a micro-enterprise business and possibly a SBA loan that will facilitate more economic independence via their own home-based business. Prefer former business owners interested in assisting motivated individuals to build their own home-based business. Long-term goal is for 'BOOTSTRAPS UNLIMITED' project to be possibly grant funded after the initial demonstration 13 week period. Please send your most current resume describing your past business successes and any Volunteer activities.[Volunteer Member Application]

Grant Writing Coordinator
Volunteer to coordinate grant applications to Private Foundations. The grant is an innovative demonstration 'SEED MONEY' grant for 'start up' new organizations to positively address the economic issues of the disAbled & disAdvantaged. Project will be called 'BOOTSTRAPS UNLIMITED' and will include a 13 week course held weekly in scattered-site locations for 8 participants, I social worker, & 1 facilitator in 90 minute sessions. Weekly group meetings will enable graduates to build a cohesive peer group to enable each participant to determine the best self-employment option suitable for their specific skills, interest, and aptitude. The goal of each group is to assist each participant to draft a business plan and feasibility study leading toward a micro-enterprise loan that will facilitate self-employed to be more economically independent via their own home-based business. Please send your current resume to insure the most appropriate placement. This is a Virtual Volunteer Position so location is unimportant.[Volunteer Member Application]

MSW, Psychotherapist, Career or Employment Counselor
Volunteer to facilitate a 'peer-support micro-enterprise' group as an innovative demonstration project to positively address the economic issues of the disAbled, disAdvantaged, and unemployed communities. Project will be called 'BOOTSTRAPS UNLIMITED' and will include a 13 week study course held weekly in DFW scattered-site locations for 8 participants, I social worker/counselor, & 1 facilitator in 90 minute sessions. Weekly group meetings will enable group graduates to build a cohesive peer support group to enable each participant to determine the best self-employment option suitable for their specific skills, interest, and aptitude. The goal of each 13 week study group will be assisting each participant to draft a business plan and feasibility study leading toward a micro-enterprise business and possibly a SBA loan that will facilitate more economic independence via their own home-based business. Prefer counselors whose long-term goals are to build their own private practices apart from restrictive insurance-paid therapy sessions. Long-term goal is for 'BOOTSTRAPS UNLIMITED' project to be possibly grant funded after the initial demonstration 13 week period. Please send your most current resume noting your past Volunteer activities.[Volunteer Member Application]

Project Manager
Seeking individual who has accomplished every career goal who still has an unmet need to give back to the community that blessed them. DisAbility run non-profit organization since 11/8/1996 has a goal of creating a "DOT.COM" for the disabled and disadvantaged community without the 25 million dollar venture capitalist, but only recruiting MBA graduate students and talented IT personnel retired or unemployed IT worldwide. CCID's Web Site at www.Chamber4US.org details how using business principles CCID plans to meet the economic and some social needs of the "have-not" Members served. This Project Manager will be considered for a CCID ADVISORY BOARD position after sucessfully completing the Project in the next six months to enable CCID Members to become computer-literate, join an online business community, subcontract, tele-commute, or become self-employed. Please send your current resume to insure the most appropriate placement. This is a Virtual Volunteer Position so location is unimportant.[Volunteer Member Application]

Retired Successful Business Owner
Volunteer to facilitate a 'peer-support micro-enterprise' group as an innovative demonstration project to positively address the economic issues of the disAbled, disAdvantaged, and unemployed communities. Project will be called 'BOOTSTRAPS UNLIMITED' and will include a 13 week study course held weekly in DFW scattered-site locations for 8 participants, I social worker/counselor, & 1 facilitator in 90 minute sessions. Weekly group meetings will enable group graduates to build a cohesive peer support group to enable each participant to determine the best self-employment option suitable for their specific skills, interest, and aptitude. The goal of each 13 week study group will be assisting each participant to draft a business plan and feasibility study leading toward a micro-enterprise business and possibly a SBA loan that will facilitate more economic independence via their own home-based business. Prefer former business owners interested in assisting motivated individuals to build their own home-based business. Long-term goal is for 'BOOTSTRAPS UNLIMITED' project to be possibly grant funded after the initial demonstration 13 week period. Please send your most current resume describing your past business successes and any Volunteer activities.[Volunteer Member Application]