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62 people are interested
Train low-income seniors in technology!
ORGANIZATION: Community Tech Network (CTN)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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62 people are interested
How will you use digital technology today? Google search? Directions? Email? Shopping? Contacting a doctor? What would life be like if you couldn’t use a computer? Many older adults in the Bay Area experience isolation and disengagement from vital resources because they have not had an opportunity to learn how to connect through digital technology. You can help these adults connect with family and access information by teaching basic computer skills.
Duties:
- Commit to a weekly tutoring shift
- Help a senior learn how to use their laptop, smartphone, tablet or e-reader
- Act as a resource and guide, helping them learn how to find resources and information
We especially need volunteers who speak languages other than English (especially Spanish, Russian, or Cantonese). For more information and to apply for this volunteer position, please visit our website at http://ctnbayarea.org/volunteer/
Time commitment:
Tutors must commit to one shift per week for at least two months. Shifts are at least two hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00-4:00 pm.
More opportunities with Community Tech Network (CTN)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Tech Network (CTN)
Location:
1390 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Mission Statement
Community Tech Network (CTN) programs help ensure that everyone has the skills necessary to use digital technology and close the digital divide. CTN works with a variety of organizations to close the digital divide. CTN provides a range of services to address technology related issues faced by underserved communities. Our services include program planning, staff training, volunteer training, fund development, community outreach and evaluation support. Our partners include housing developments, senior centers, social service agencies and other community based organizations. Learners gain skills essential to full participation in our 21st century society such as how to access public services online, job-searching techniques, online education, and interacting with others online safely.
Description
DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING
Raising the Level of Digital Literacy: CTN works with community partners to provide FREE access to computers, the Internet, and skilled instructors. However, with the rise in ownership of tablets and smartphones-among seniors in particular-many training sessions now help people optimize the use of their own device.
CONNECT @ HOME
Getting More Households Online: Sometimes it simply isn’t feasible for someone to go to a library or community center to learn basic computer skills. Therefore, CTN works in partnership to help low-income families and older adults get connected to internet at home.
DEVELOPING DIGITAL LEADERS
Creating Community-Tech Champions: CTN believes that for projects to be sustainable, there must be people who are dedicated to the cause and take a lead in their community
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Locations around San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA 94102
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- Cantonese / Mandarin
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- minimum