Volunteer Networking Engineer (Weekend Mornings Only)

Volunteer Networking Engineer (Weekend Mornings Only)
Position Type: Volunteer / Unpaid (Training & Experience Exchange)
Availability: Weekends – Morning hours only
Location: Stockton, CA • Lodi, CA • Tracy, CA
Transportation: Reliable personal transportation available
Work Type: On-site preferred (Remote optional if applicable)
About Me
I am a full-time Desktop Support professional actively seeking hands-on networking experience only. I am looking for a volunteer opportunity with a small business, nonprofit, school, or IT team where I can assist with real networking tasks in exchange for mentorship, training, and practical experience.
My goal is to transition into a dedicated Networking Engineer role, and I am highly motivated, reliable, and technically prepared to contribute while learning.
Certifications
• Cisco CCNA (CSCO14275977)
• Palo Alto PCNSA (PANW00107236)
• CompTIA Network+ (COMP001020915310)
• CompTIA Security+ (COMP001020915310)
• eJPT – eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (134726846)
Networking Focus Areas
I am interested only in networking-related work, including but not limited to:
• Switch and router configuration (Cisco, Palo Alto, Ubiquiti, etc.)
• VLANs, trunking, and subnetting
• Firewall configuration and basic security policies
• VPN setup and troubleshooting
• Network troubleshooting and connectivity issues
• Network documentation and diagrams
• Assisting with upgrades, maintenance, or cleanup projects
How I Can Help
• Assist with network installations or reconfigurations
• Support weekend network maintenance tasks
• Help document existing network infrastructure
• Troubleshoot network performance or connectivity issues
• Learn while contributing under guidance from experienced staff
Availability
• Weekends only (Saturday & Sunday)
• Morning hours
• Available locally in Stockton, Lodi, and Tracy, CA
• On-site preferred; remote considered if applicable
What I’m Hoping to Gain
• Real-world networking experience
• Mentorship from experienced network engineers
• Exposure to production networking environments
• Practical skills to advance my networking career
Interested?