Tech Buddy Volunteer
Abbey Community Centre
Become a Tech Buddy and support older people to get to grips with anything from Whatsapp to online shopping, helping to boost wellbeing and reduce social isolation.
Tech Buddies is a project with a huge positive impact on social connectedness and mental health among our older neighbours. The aim of Tech Buddies is to inspire and then support older people to get digitally connected and confident, to stay safe online and to use the internet regularly until they are happy to do so on their own. Together, the Tech Buddy volunteer and learner explore what technology can offer. Wednesdays and/or Saturdays you’ll be helping members aged 60+ get savvy using their smart phones, tablets, and laptops. You could be helping with anything from sending emails to installing apps. When you'll be needed: • Wednesdays 2-4pm (30-60 min sessions) and/or • 1st Saturday of each month 10:00am – 12:00pm (30-60 min sessions) This opportunity is flexible and you don't need to volunteer every week, just as and when you can.
Teaching & Training,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,IT, Technology & Websites,General & Helping
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills
Qualities you need for this role • Tech Buddy volunteers need to be regular users of technology (e.g. computers/tablets/smartphones) with a genuine desire to share your skills and help older people use technology. • Warm and friendly, a good listener • Reliable and dependable (good timekeeper) • Non-judgmental, patient with a good sense of humour! • A good communicator who knows their boundaries and has good spoken English
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, from students to the retired. The reasons people volunteer are many, including learning new skills, trying new things-which can enhance your employability; meeting new people, building their confidence or just helping others! We will make sure that you are valued and treated with respect, supported by our staff team and enjoy your time with us. Volunteering is a fun way to make friends, meet people and make a difference to people’s lives and also shows you are motivated, positive and proactive to prospective employers. You will be part of a great team and make a difference to people’s lives in the community.
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Abbey Community Centre 172 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4BJ
The centre is easily accessible by bus, overground and tube. Buses: 139, 189, 31, 328 and 98 Overground: 10 – 15 minute walk to West Hampstead and 5 – 10 minute walk to Kilburn High Road Tubes: 10 – 15 minute walk to Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line) or Kilburn Park (Bakerloo line) Please note there is no parking available at the centre. There is pay and display parking on Belsize Road.
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