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World Computer Exchange

Organization Description: 

* Our 380 field volunteers and Strategic Allies help our 450 Partner organisations build capacity in project planning, partnership development, fund raising, tech support, teacher training, shipping logistics, digital libraries, youth exchanges and responsible e-waste disposal. Central to this work are our 177 Programme Officers.

* Our 275 chapter volunteers in 25 chapters have gathered, tested & shipped 26,000 computers that connect 2,500 schools, libraries, orphanages & youth centres used by over a million youth per year. They help us gather Sponsors, visibility, volunteers, schools & computers.

Website: 
http://worldcomputerexchange.org
Phone: 
781-925-8833
Organizational Email: 
sdey@worldcomputerexchange.org
Fax: 
781-925-3078
Location: 
936 Nantasket Ave.
Hull, MA 02045
Map: 
Mission Statement: 

World Computer Exchange?s mission is to bridge the digital divide for the world's poorest youth by collecting donated, working computers and building the capacity of schools and youth organizations in developing countries to connect and maintain them. By re utilizing computer equipment, we help the environment by keeping computers out of landfills

EIN: 
04-3529016
Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
No
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
No
Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Local Volunteering
International Volunteers: 
Assists with getting travel visa
Length of Trip: 
1 to 2 weeks
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Boston, MA
State/Province: 
Massachusetts
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Skills: 
Computer Trainer
Computer / Tech Support
Service Area: 
Computer Training
Children and Youth Ministry
Education
Social Services
Computers / Technology
Program Types: 
Other Program
Volunteer Information: 
Great for Teens
Great for Seniors
Great for Groups
Great for Families
Organization Membership Type: 
Non-Profit (Non-Christian)
NTEE Major Category: 
Education
NTEE Code: 
B90
NTEE Minor Category: 
Educational Services and Schools - Other
Assets: 
720754
Assets Bucket: 
$250,000-$1,000,000
Income: 
423727
Income Bucket: 
$250,000-$1,000,000
Form 990 Revenue Amount: 
$195,576.00