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Core Tasks • Teaching someone to use Google • Helping someone set up an email account • Helping people use word to write a CV • Setting someone up on Skype • Showing someone how to use job search websites Skills & Experience we are looking for You need a good level of basic computer skills, but you don't have to be an IT genius. Much more important is having enthusiasm and patience to spend some time helping others to get online. • Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and respect for equality and diversity. • Good reading, writing and numeracy skills. • Ability to work with colleagues and students from different cultural backgrounds. • Good at communicating • Ability to empathise with people of different abilities. • Organised, motivated self-starter. • Flexibility in working as part of a team and showing initiative in tasks • Commitment to volunteering at The Kingsland Hub and reliability in attendance and time keeping • Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
We are looking for people with a good understanding of how to use a computer to give peer support to people who are new to computers. As a volunteer you will support staff in providing a friendly and welcoming environment to our tenants and participants through the promotion of digital teaching and learning.
• The opportunity to develop your own skills and knowledge about digital technology • Free accredited online training so you know better how to work with others and what sort of things you could teach them • The chance to part of a community of Champions who can help each other and share ideas • Ongoing support from a dedicated mentor • Rewards and awards! You’ll receive a Certificate and an online Open Badge for each Digital Champion course you complete – you can put it on your CV and show others what you’ve done. • A free DBS check and payment for travel expenses • Immense satisfaction that you’ve made a difference to someone else • 20% discount for purchases in the Outpost shop during your time as a volunteer.
