Digital Buddy
Age UK East London
Volunteers will: • Develop a friendship over the telephone with an older person • Use a basis of shared interests to support the older person • Get online with the support of printed materials provided by Age UK East London • Support the older person to work towards their chosen digital inclusion goals eg using Zoom, search engines etc. • Provide feedback to aid programme development
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a friendship over the telephone and in person with an older person. You will use a basis of shared interests to support the older person to get online with the support of printed materials provided by Age UK East London. You will also support the older person to work towards their chosen digital inclusion goals e.g., using Zoom, search engines etc, provide feedback to aid programme development. Volunteers will be provided with ongoing support.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,IT, Technology & Websites,Teaching & Training
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Customer Service
• Good communication with a friendly approachable manner • Solution focused • Good listening skills • Reliable and committed to do at least 1 Digital Buddy call a week • Ability to navigate the internet via smart phone, tablet and/or PC • Applicants must be over the age of 18
• Learn new skills • Meet people • Make a difference • Gain confidence
• Once a week for 1 hour • Minimum commitment 6 months • Timings are flexible to suit you and your client
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This is dependent on client within the borough.
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