Digital Buddy
Link Age Southwark
Help older people develop digital skills
In-Home Digital Buddy – carrying out 6 weekly meet ups for up to 2 hours each week with an assessed service user who needs 1:1 support with tasks such as how to work their device and setting up an email. These sessions can also take place in Link Age Southwark offices where a home assessment of the service user has not been carried out. The timings of this role will be flexible to suit you and the service user.
IT, Technology & Websites
Basic IT skills - internet & email
What you need to be a successful Digital Support Volunteer: - A cheerful and friendly personality - Good spoken English and communication/listening skills - A passion to help others - Confident in setting up and using tech including email, Zoom, installing Apps and troubleshooting IT issues - Knowledge in using standard operating systems and software - Commitment to providing regular support - Good timekeeping and reliability - Able to work independently - Be empathetic towards the needs of older people - Patient, understanding and non-judgemental attitude
This is a rewarding role on a number of levels: - you will be gaining a new experience in your local community, getting to know older people in your local area - being part of a great team of Link Age Southwark volunteers and staff - you will play a vital part in easing loneliness and isolation of older people in Southwark and helping them get the best from life - you will be entitled to claim reasonable expenses - we can provide references after you have completed 6 months in a volunteering role with Link Age Southwark - you will have a fun, enriching and fulfilling experience!
up to 2 hours each week for 6 weekly visits
SE22 8RH
Within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Dulwich etc.
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