Feb

Charity-IT Weekend - Wellington

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Charities need help with their IT systems and they need YOU! In ONE weekend, you can make a difference by using your IT skills to solve a problem which would make charities' day to day operations more efficient.

Some of the potential activities you could be doing may include:

modernising a charity's website
provide guidance around an existing technology platform which a charity could benefit from
optimising an existing IT system
adding new functionality to an website/application
developing a proof of concept for a charity to trial to support a funding application

The end result of these activities will make a huge difference to a charity.

So why take part?

This is an opportunity for you to:

use your skills for good cause and make a difference
network with like-minded people
test or try out new skills
get outside of your comfort zone

Just one weekend's worth of your time can be hugely beneficial to charities.

Charities:

Agenda:

Friday

5:30pm-7.30pm: Charities pitch their IT project Afterwards, volunteers will form teams by picking which project they wish to work on. These teams will work together with a representative of the charity over the weekend.

Saturday

9:00am: Teams start working to solve their chosen charities problems. Mentors will support the teams and help to provide guidance for a solution that could be implemented within the weekend.

12:00pm: Team updates followed by a networking lunch and exchange of ideas.

5:00pm: Nibbles and drinks to finish the day.

Sunday

9:00am: Start Day 2.

12:00pm: Further team updates followed by a networking lunch.

4:00pm: Presentation of the team projects.

5:30pm: End of the hackathon, nibbles and drinks to celebrate.

There will be an ample supply of coffee and tea available throughout the weekend.

You can look at the previous volunteers and charities' feedback here.

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