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35 people are interested
Tech Assistance (Virtual)
ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - Educational Park Branch Library
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35 people are interested
Are you tech savvy and willing to help those you aren't? San José Public Library is looking for volunteers willing to guide users one-on-one with their basic technology queries by meeting on Zoom.
How You Will Make a Difference
You don't need to be an expert to provide much needed help. Tech Assistance volunteers provide one-one-one guidance for members of our community who struggle with basic technology, such as:
- Setting up an email account
- Web searches
- Learning the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Using Zoom
- Using social networking services like Facebook
- How to download an eBook from the library's website (Training provided by library staff)
Volunteers are needed to:
- Assist people online with basic to advanced tech skills
- Communicate clear instructions to tech inquiries
- Answer tech related questions
Benefits
- Connect with your community online and provide a desired service
- Play a pivotal role in building the confidence of people with low-tech skills
Commitment/Schedule
Willingness to volunteer at least once a month for a 6-month duration. Schedule is dependent on the availability of the volunteer.
Prospective volunteers should:
- Be willing to work with a variety of people with different technical abilities
- Be patient, self-directed, and have good customer service skills
- Have strong oral communication skills.
- Be familiar with the library's online services and resources
- Complete a fingerprint background check, at no cost to you. Only required if you are 18 years or older
Language Skills
- Bilingual skills are highly desired, but not required
More opportunities with San Jose Public Library - Educational Park Branch Library
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About San Jose Public Library - Educational Park Branch Library
Location:
1772 Educational Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95133, US
Mission Statement
San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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1772 Educational Park Dr.San Jose, CA 95133
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2020
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Willingness to volunteer at least once a month for a 6-month duration. Schedule is dependent on the availability of the volunteer.