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Digital Inclusion Volunteer (Tewkesbury)
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Ruth Sharples
Provided
Requirements
#121917
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The Digital Inclusion project aims to motivate and inspire older people to get online, support them to engage safely and securely in the digital world.
We’re passionate about local older people understanding the benefits of being online and supporting their engagement with IT, to build confidence and maximise opportunities to engage with an increasing digital world.
Digital Inclusion volunteers motivate and inspire older people to get online, providing one-to-one and group IT training to develop digital skills and confidence. This enables people to engage safely and securely in the digital world. Working as part of a team, support may be one off or regular and ongoing and in a variety of community settings in the Tewkesbury area.
You will need to feel confident using mobile phones, tablets and accessing information, have good communication skills, a person-centred approach and the ability to support an older person with patience and understanding. In depth IT knowledge is not necessary.
Our volunteers tell us that they gain an enormous satisfaction and a real buzz helping people build on their developing skills and navigate the digital world. Being a Digital Inclusion volunteer provides the opportunity to develop and use coaching and mentoring skills whilst making a real difference to the lives of older people. It’s also a great way to make new friends!
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About Age UK Gloucestershire
More people are living longer and at Age UK Gloucestershire we feel this is something to celebrate. Our range of support and impartial information can help you lead a safe, comfortable and independent later life. Maintaining a social life, staying active, having a sense of purpose and embracing a positive outlook are all things which contribute to living a fulfilling and happy later life. We know that part of planning for later life is considering the support you might need to remain safe, comfortable and independent in your own home.
Our Services and Activities include:
• Help Team - Our Help Team are here to provide you with free, confidential, and independent advice. We have up to date information about local resources and support including benefit checks.
• Community drop ins - Our weekly Community Drop-ins around Gloucestershire to help provide people with support, information and guidance.
• Digital Champions – IT Support - Support to help you get online and make the most of your laptop, ipad or smartphone.
• Ageing Without Children (AWOC) - Our monthly Ageing Without Children Group for people who, either through choice or circumstance, don’t have children around to support them.
• Gentle Social Walking Groups - Our Groups offer regular, short, accessible walks for people who would like to be more active and social.