Volunteer

Description

Age Action Ireland is actively recruiting volunteer computer tutors for its Getting Started programme in Ballina.

Getting Started is a volunteer-led Digital Skills course supporting people to get online or navigate smart devices with confidence. The classes are small and volunteer tutors work one-to-one with students. The course runs for 2 hours once a week for five weeks.

All tutors are volunteers and teach one student at a time in small class groups.

For the beginners course volunteers will be encouraging and helping older people to learn simple IT tasks (turn computer on/off, use the mouse, keyboard, search the internet, send, and receive emails).

Learners may also be interested in learning other skills such as downloading and uploading apps in their phone, using programmes such as Skype and Zoom downloading photos etc. Training will be provided, and tutor lesson plans are available on all topics.

Location & Timing:
Ballina Library - Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm

Is training provided?:Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

Getting Started is a volunteer-led Digital Skills course supporting people to get online or navigate smart devices with confidence. 

Benefits of Volunteering:

Opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of older people Gain skills in communication, working as part of a team and chance to progress into other roles in Age Action. Gain confidence. Meet new people and have fun!

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Ballina Library - Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm

Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hours p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
References Application Form

Sustainable Development Goal:

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ATU - MAYO