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11 people are interested
Teach technology skills at housing application clinics!
ORGANIZATION: Community Tech Network (CTN)
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11 people are interested
We need volunteers to teach technology skills to low income San Francisco residents who attend drop-in housing clinics around the city! Help people sign up for their first email address, teach them how to upload attachments, and more!
Background:
San Francisco has rolled out a new online housing portal to make applying for affordable housing quicker and easier than ever before (https://housing.sfgov.org/). Unfortunately, there are still many SF residents who lack the digital skills needed to use this portal. This where volunteers are desperately needed! Many organizations run housing application clinics all over the city, but their staff doesn't have the capacity to teach applicants the digital skills needed to use this tool. They need volunteers to provide one-on-one technology support at the clinics, from helping applicants sign up for an email address to teaching them basic skills like uploading files.
Only basic smartphone and computer skills needed. What is more important is that you have the patience to work with new users who may be using email for the very first time! Bilingual Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Tagalog appreciated, but not necessary.
Locations:
Organizations run housing clinics in the following neighborhoods:
- Financial District
- SOMA
- Civic Center
- Mission
- Bayview
Time commitment:
- Attend a training
- Commit to at least two hours at one clinic, with continued support highly encouraged!
For more information, either respond to this listing or email our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@ctnbayarea.org
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
September 7, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours