Volunteering Opportunity: Drop In Volunteers (Redbourn) with Computer Friendly
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We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team on Monday afternoons at Redbourn Parish Centre from 14:30-16:30. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to help people struggling with technology and is available on a Monday afternoon. You’ll need a reasonable working knowledge of Windows/Apple/Android devices, and the patience to help a complete beginner, often an older person. You will find a great sense of achievement and satisfaction in helping people understand how to use and enjoy the many benefits of a digital device.Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment
District: St Albans
Location: Indoor
Time of day: Weekday Afternoons
Practical Considerations: We offer: full induction and training in safeguarding, data protection and other relevant areas, expenses e.g. travel, DBS check costs.
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People
Suitable for volunteers interested in: Isolation & Loneliness, IT, Technology & Digital Inclusion, Older People, Voluntary & Community Action
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No
Full Description:
Computer Friendly is a registered charity with a team of 50+ friendly volunteers. We run courses for adults to learn how to use smart phones/tablets/laptops and we also run free Drop-In sessions offering 1 to 1 support with computer problems.