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25 people are interested
Computer and Health Literacy Instructor (Korean or Spanish Bi-lingual skills a plus!)
ORGANIZATION: Front Porch
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25 people are interested
Position Background and Description
The Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing (FPCIW) explores the innovative uses of technology to empower individuals to live well, especially in their later years. FPCIW works collaboratively with all stakeholders and in partnership with funding sources, researchers and technology partners. The volunteer will provide basic computer literacy training to seniors for the Model eHealth Community for Aging (MeHCA) project, and will report to the FPCIW director.
The Model eHealth Community for Agingproject (MeHCA) focuses on deploying health-related, technology-based activities for a diverse population of senior and disabled residents of the Los Angeles area and vicinity. In support of one component of this project, the volunteer will provide basic computer/Internet training and health education to seniors and other adults at an affordable housing community.
Job Functions
OUTREACH
- Promote resident participation in basic computer and Internet workshops, include designing and posting flyers, speaking with residents, and ensuring activity attendance.
Nurture the development of community leaders to support project activities.
2. TRAINING/SUPPORT
Provide direct computer-based trainings to participants.
Coordinate with project coordinator to set up for mobile computer lab.
Support the development of curriculum, and research additional health-based resources on the Internet for English and Korean learners to improve their digital and health literacy.
Exercise high degree of sensitivity and privacy toward personal health information.
3. ADMINISTRATION
Participate in bi-weekly team calls.
Organize and prepare weekly lesson plans.
Distribute, collect, and enter data from surveys following each workshop.
Document activities and events through photos, notes, and other observations.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Proficiency and high comfort level with computers/technology.
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; ability to verbally express ideas assertively, clearly.
Ability to teach technology to community members and colleagues with diverse backgrounds and technology proficiency.
Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others to secure necessary information and cooperation from a variety of people.
Korean/English bi-lingual skills desired but not required.
Background in health, nutrition, and/or gerontology helpful but not necessary.
More opportunities with Front Porch
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Front Porch
Location:
800 N Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203, US
Mission Statement
Front Porch Mission Statement:
Meeting needs through excellence in human services.
Front Porch Center for Technology Innovcation and Wellbeing Mission Statement:
Exploring innovative use of technology to empower individuals to live well, espeically iin their later years.
Description
Front Porch is a non-for-profit organization that serves individuals and families throughout independent retirement and assisted living communities, skilled nursing centers, affordable housing, home care and pharmacy service, and contract management. We are Southern California's largest not-for-profit provide of senior living communities and skilled nursing centers. Front Porch is, in essence, a community of communities founded upon a strong tradition of meeting needs through excellence in human services. We work to advance the ideals of community, philanthropy, individualism, diversity, volunteerism, whole-person wellness, ethical practices and transforming leadership.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3000 Leeward StLos Angeles, CA 90005
DATE POSTED
June 5, 2017
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Healthcare
- Basic Computer Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Community Outreach
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training