Opportunity
Our new Digital Inclusion Service aims to motivate and inspire older people to make the most of digital technology to develop their basic and financial digital skills eg surfing the internet, emails, social media, online banking etc. Support will be provided by volunteers for two hours a week for six weeks in a range of community settings or on a one to one basis.
Digital champion volunteers will be assigned to a client for the six-week period and visit weekly on days and times for about two hours as arranged between the volunteer and service user. After each six-week period a volunteer will be assigned another client if available. Volunteers should have about two hours a week availability and be able to commit to training and occasional meetings. Agreed expenses will be reimbursed. A DBS is required for this role and we will organise this with the volunteer.
What skills do I need?
We are looking for volunteers across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin with a good working knowledge of various digital devices, basic digital skills, including an understanding of ways in which digital can support people to complete financial tasks such as online banking and online shopping, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain technology in a clear and simple way, the ability to work with learners with different levels of knowledge and skill, patience, and ideally, but not essentially, a background in teaching or training.
Posted for
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
Interests
- Computers/IT
- Older People
Activities
- Administration
- Advice and Information
- Teaching and Training
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 23/09/2021
End Date: 22/09/2024
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Volunteers required for two hours per week for six weeks per client and occasionally for group events.
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.
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