C4C/Wishlist/Workspace

Help us find a new home!
We require:


 * Storage: 200 square feet
 * Workshop: 400 square feet

These requirements will help us support 15 volunteers (i.e., Lab Mentors to Computer Refurbishing and Software Installation).

The 10 Essentials

 * 1) Grounded power outlets (i.e., GFI's) that can handle some heavy duty power bars (12 port),
 * 2) An accessible breaker panel (i.e., in case it needs to be reset)
 * 3) A means to get Internet access either: through DSL over a phone line (eg National Capital Freenet) or other dedicated digital service
 * 4) Overhead lighting
 * 5) Fire suppression equipment
 * 6) Clearly marked emergency exits
 * 7) Appropriate ventilation (i.e., windows minimum)
 * 8) Access to washrooms
 * 9) Access to running water
 * 10) Emergency telephone access

Nice to Have

 * Universal access for wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility devices
 * Ground floor access or...
 * Cargo Elevator
 * Loading dock
 * Industrial shelving
 * Work benches
 * Articulated bench work lights
 * Air conditioning
 * On site parking (free, or paid)
 * Accessible to OC Transpo public transit
 * Server closet for server racks
 * Storage space for 6 transport pallets
 * Accessible 7 days a week for public access
 * Accessible 8am to 8pm
 * Meeting area or small lobby

Zoning Considerations

 * Commercial - (i.e., unused office space)
 * Industrial - (i.e., sharing a warehouse location)
 * Retail - (i.e., help C4C increase visibility and sustainability by establishing a technology thrift shop)

Examples of Shared Use

 * Corner of warehouse
 * Under-utilized office or storage space
 * Vacant strip mall location
 * Church Basement
 * Unused educational facilities such as schools
 * Community rooms, or under-utilized community centres
 * Community Houses - The United Neighbours Project gets funding from Crime Prevention Ottawa. They sponsor a number of programs whose aim is to give at-risk kids projects and marketable skills.
 * Retirement Home

What C4C Can Offer You

 * Build on our Success - success with the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, and with our partners
 * free publicity - Press release, social media
 * social media etc.
 * integration with your social responsibility activities and/or program
 * In-kind contributions and expertise
 * computer expertise
 * wireless expertise
 * access to computer training and refurbishing sessions
 * connection to the open source network, locally and globally
 * affiliation with an international education organization

Please Contact Us or C4C Dave Sampson directly at:

Source: http://computersforcommunities.ca/en/blog/c4c_computer_refurbishing_workshop_requirements