Tech Befriending
Age UK Croydon
Remotely supporting older people with technology giving them the tools and knowledge to enhance their lives, decrease isolation whilst also volunteering for a widely recognised charity that improves lives daily
• Providing one-to-one support connecting to the Zoom platform on different devices • Ensuring clients are comfortable when preparing to attend meetings and activities via Zoom • Supporting clients to use other applications such as email or web browsers • Helping clients navigate new technology, helping to connect with others
IT, technology & websites,Support work
IT Skills - Good, Reading And Writing, Initiative/Self Motivation, Verbal Communication
Patience, active listening, kindness, and experience of supporting an older and/or vulnerable person, experience of using applications such as Zoom, WhatsApp, emails and texts
Satisfaction of providing valuable support to older people within the community, and making a tangible difference to their lives; ongoing training; being a part of a large volunteer team; experience of volunteering with a well-known charity with partnerships throughout the borough.
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CR7 7JH
Site address however volunteers will be working from home Age UK Croydon 81 Brigstock Road Thornton Heath
Opposite Thornton Heath Library on the 198, 250 and 450 bus routes. A few minutes walk from Thornton Heath Station
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