With only 2 full time employees, Kramden Institute relies on the generosity of volunteers to close the digital divide. Kramden volunteers have donated countless hours refurbishing computers for hardworking, underprivileged students in North Carolina. Our volunteers have helped over 4,000 students obtain access to a home computer, effectively enhancing their academic potential and civic engagement. Our volunteers make this happen.

In 2006, 61 million volunteers dedicated over 8 billion volunteer hours in the United States. North Carolina, however, is not known for its volunteerism[i]. With only 30% of residents that volunteer, North Carolina ranks 29 out of 50 states in a national report on volunteer participation[ii]. Nonetheless, 1.73 million people in North Carolina volunteered for over 206 million hours in 2006[iii]. Kramden alone has had over 2,500 volunteers actively supporting our efforts to enrich the lives of K-12 students in North Carolina. By dedicating their talents to our organization, our volunteers have helped over 16,000 people cross the digital divide. Our volunteers have contributed over $385,751.52 of free labor to Kramden based on the $17.64 dollar value for one volunteer hour in North Carolina [iv].

Thank you, to all of our volunteers that have supported, and continue to support Kramden and our programs.

For volunteer opportunities with Kramden, please visit: http://www.kramden.org/volunteer/upcoming-events