| Service Category | Specific Offerings | Notes / Ideal For | Volunteer or Barter Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video & Media Editing | Video editing (basic to intermediate), batch image/video processing | Short clips, social content, personal archives | Yes – light duty, barter welcome |
| Digitization & Preservation | MiniDV / VHS tape transfer to digital (small batches), small-batch film/photo/document scanning | Family memories, historical records, personal projects | Yes – volunteer/barter preferred |
| Document & Text Processing | Batch OCR processing, LaTeX document formatting → PDF output | Resumes, zines, academic papers, archival docs | Yes – quick-turnaround tasks |
| Audio Transcription | Batch audio to text | Talks, discussions, seminars, voice notes | Yes – quick-turnaround tasks for low volume |
| Research & Writing | AI-assisted research, creative writing services, FOIA / FOIPA request drafting & follow-up | Investigative projects, personal stories, public records | Yes – collaborative / barter |
| Tech Support & Appropriation | Consumer-level technology setup, troubleshooting, creative tech repurposing | Helping nonprofits, churches, small campaigns | Yes – volunteer roots |
| Additional Scanning/Fax Services | Faxing, small-batch document/photo/film scanning | Quick admin help for individuals & small orgs | Yes – light duty |
I'm offering light-duty digital handyman services on a volunteer or barter basis while I test the waters and build community connections in North part of the Chicago area.
Background: Former Radio Engineer (Que4 Radio), Technology Director (Peoples Church of Chicago, current), Technology Aid (Uptown Research), and Congressional Campaign Aid to Candidate (current.)
Services include: video editing • batch media/OCR processing • LaTeX → PDF formatting • analog-to-digital transfers (MiniDV, VHS, photos, film) • FOIA/FOIPA help • creative writing • AI-assisted research • consumer tech support.
Open to barter (skills, goods, favors, introductions) or pure volunteer arrangements for meaningful projects — especially nonprofits, churches, activists, artists and local historians.
Dream duties would include: Computer History Curation; Film/Video Editor with Creative Domain; Mental Health Advocacy; Whistle-blower Advocacy and Strategist; Out of box problem identification and solution creation and management for a root cause of mutual importance; Networking for greater good for deep discussions on big picture questions.
DM me if you have a small project where these skills could help! https://pgp.os-2.in | pagetelegram@proton.me
p.s.
Past / Paused projects: https://drnothing.in (Short dark satire conspiracy films) https://benfordbench.org (digital forensics testing on fraud) https://esui.cc (Exotic Spectrum Identification ie Infrasound impact on human nervous system) https://aleatory.cc (Music in the Chance and Indeterminate Arts, reboot attempt) https://photo.pagetelegram.com (Some of my photography during my freelancing years [2004-2018) https://edgewhat.org (immediate community development) https://pagetelelgram.com (books authored and published) https://foia.pagetelegram.com (Recovered FOIA requests [some])
Current projects: https://drnothing.substack.com (The Garlic, creative satire) https://vaersdata.org (Research in VAERS database deltas) https://macrohardon.com (Software distribution site) https://ellenois.net (Campaign development) https://norithm.com (Photo host site, referral only) https://yahbib.com (Bible study development)
A review of my projects should give you an idea of the scope of interests and activities.