Digital Champion Volunteer
Age UK Sutton
Help with 121 and group digital skills support in client's homes or community spaces, supporting them to set and achieve goals, you will be provided with resources and support but must be digitally confident yourself. From 2hrs a week.
It can be hard to maintain connections if you are digitally excluded - learning Digital Skills can be fun and reduce isolation. We have a NEW Digital Champions programme launching this summer for older people in Sutton to increase Digital Awareness and Skills. Do you have strong digital skills and enjoy teaching people new things? Are you patient and empathetic with good communication skills? Are you able to give 2 hours per week to volunteer? ABOUT THE ROLE: -Provide a warm welcome to our clients and the public -Support our clients to engage with Digital Skills and Devices through goal setting and use of a Digital Skills learning-log -Help staff with the running or set up of our Digital Skills groups or events -Submit feedback and pass on any questions or concerns. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? -Enjoy meeting new people in a one-to-one or group setting -Strong digital skills and confidence using Smart Phones, Tablets or Laptops -Friendly and approachable -Patient and empathetic without judgement -Good communication and listening skills -Able to complete feedback forms -Willing to complete training on key topics (such as Digital Champions training, confidentiality and safeguarding), and commit to the values and policies of Age UK Sutton (including holding appropriate boundaries). TO APPLY: Get in touch with one the team via: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sutton/get-involved/volunteer/application-form/ We’re also happy to receive paper application forms. Please contact us to request one, or if you have any questions: Email: volunteering@ageuksutton.org.uk Telephone: 020 8078 0002 Quoting you found out about the role through Volunteer Centre Sutton please.
Teaching & Training,Employee & Group Volunteering,IT, Technology & Websites
Good IT Skills, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring, Listening Skills
Enjoy meeting new people in a one-to-one or group setting Strong digital skills and confidence using Smart Phones, Tablets or Laptops Friendly and approachable Patient and empathetic without judgement Good communication and listening skills Able to complete feedback forms
Join a friendly and welcoming team providing support to older people in the Borough of Sutton. Benefit from learning and training opportunities, and recognise your progress in regular supervisions.
Minimum commitment: from 2 hours per week
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Age UK Sutton, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton
We're a 5 minute walk from the train station, on the corner of Carshalton Road and the High Street. The nearest bus stop (Police Station) is a 2 minute walk.
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