Digital Champion
Age UK Bath and North East Somerset
Do you have a couple of hours a week to help others understand the benefits of getting online? We are looking for volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and communities - and you don't have to be a computer-whizz to have a huge impact on your local community!
Do you have a couple of hours a week to help others understand the benefits of getting online? We are looking for volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and communities - and you don't have to be a computer-whizz to have a huge impact on your local community! Our Mission... To help older people in the Bath & North East Somerset area take their first steps in using IT and the internet, improving their self-reliance, health and wellbeing by reducing social isolation in a world increasingly moving from face-to-face to services online. Main responsibilities, tasks and duties: • To support permanent Age UK staff in providing IT advice to older folk at "drop in" sessions in community centres • To help in one-to-one or small group sessions, enabling clients to start using IT and end their digital exclusion • To improve older people's lives through online shopping, banking, advice, entertainment, communication etc. • To work times that suit your availability within an area of Bath & North East Somerset Working with Age UK: • We are one of the country's largest and most active charities, with high levels of professionalism and support • Our staff, volunteers and clients are protected by extensive safeguarding measures including DBS checks • This role will provide excellent experience for anyone considering a move into digital, social care, IT support or education You can apply to this role directly using our online application form: https://ageuk.my.site.com/volunteers/s/apply-now
Advice, Information & Support,IT, Technology & Websites,Teaching & Training
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, Interpersonal
Qualities and Skills: • Ability to form positive, supportive relationships with older people • IT literacy: expertise is welcome but any regular user of smartphones, tablets or PCs will have sufficient knowledge • Good communication skills, attitude, commitment and reliability • Training will be provided!
This role will provide excellent experience for anyone considering a move into digital, social care, IT support or education. It's also a great opportunity to get involved with a local organisation that has an impact across BaNES.
1 - 2 of hours a week/month (more available if wanted!)
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Bath and North East Somerset
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