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49 people are interested
Technology and Electronics Volunteers to assist Bay Area Seniors
ORGANIZATION: Ashby Village
Please visit the new page to apply.
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49 people are interested
Do you like using technology?
Do you enjoy sharing your tech know-how with others?
Might you occasionally have time to share what you know and make a big difference in people’s lives?
Ashby Village would love for you to join us to support our community of older adult members.
Here are ways you can help:
- Provide one-on-one tech assistance virtually and in-person with computers, smartphones, tablets, and printers, including installation and setup, internet navigation, software tips, security tips, and general troubleshooting
- Facilitate tech support groups (iOS/Android, Mac/Windows, etc.)
- Support and plan workshops and events for our members and volunteers
- Assist Ashby Village operations with tech needs
- Collaborate with other technology volunteers to explore solutions to new or growing challenges
Even if you consider yourself a basic technology user, your skills are valuable!
What are the benefits to you of volunteering?
- Feeling deeply appreciated from those you help
- Sharing in the joy our villagers experience when they learn something new or solve a problem
- Meeting and learning from other great volunteers with a wide range of skills and backgrounds
- The opportunity to strengthen and broaden your skills by teaching others
- Getting to know the wonderful people in our community!
If you’re interested in learning more, let’s chat!
Contact Ashby Village at info@ashbyvillage.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerWithAV and complete an application today!
More opportunities with Ashby Village
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ashby Village
Location:
1821 Catalina Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707, US
Mission Statement
Ashby Village is a vibrant East Bay nonprofit organization that connects older adults with each other and resources to age well in the places they call home and to engage in their communities. We’re committed to building an inclusive organization and culture that advances access to practical services and social and cultural programs for older adults from all backgrounds and economic means. We’re aging together with dignity, purpose, and self-determination in the diverse, multi-generational communities we cherish.
Description
Volunteers are essential to our village community! Ashby Village volunteers support a broad range of social and cultural activities built by and for members, and they assist members with practical services such as rides to doctor appointments, friendly visits, technology assistance, and grocery shopping.
Ashby Village volunteers enjoy:
- Being a part of something bigger than themselves,
- Staying active - physically, mentally and socially, and
- Connecting with others and feeling part of community
With remote and in-person opportunities, volunteering with Ashby Village offers the flexibility to choose how, when and where you apply your talents, skills and experience. A sample of volunteer opportunities directly supporting members includes:
- Providing rides
- Assisting with technology (Mac and PC)
- Shopping for groceries
- Making friendly visits
- Performing small home repairs
- Assisting with gardening
Additional volunteer opportunities are available assisting program teams and in the Ashby Village office, such as:
- Supporting technology education for members
- Helping to plan and support events
- Providing office administrative support
- Supporting marketing and communications with your website, photography, social media and/or writing talents
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1821 Catalina AveBerkeley, CA 94707
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Google Apps
- Macintosh Platform
- PC Platform
- Salesforce
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training