Digital Literacy Volunteer - Help Bring Your Community into the Digital Age!

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Position Overview and Impact:
Provide classes to community members in using computers, accessing Library online services, using computer software programs, social media, and other common programs. This is a great position for people who love sharing their tech knowledge and who have or would like to develop teaching skills. Volunteers will be provided with a general outline for the computer classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classes on using computers and accessing digital information including information available at yolocountylibrary.org.
• Follow the general outline provided and provide feedback to library staff.
• Assist patrons in using other Microsoft software and specialized software.
• Based on observation of common user needs and questions, suggest potential classes.

Qualifications:

• Patience and organizational skills
• Good oral communication skills
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Russian, Chinese)
• Enjoys working with others
• Willing and able to follow directions
• Knowledge of computers, internet, cloud-based programs, and mobile devices.
• Must be a resident of Yolo County or immediate surrounding counties (Sacramento, Solano, etc.)

Training and Support Provided:

• Orientation, instruction, and regular review with a staff member are provided.

Time Commitment:

• 2 to 3 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.
• We can work around your schedule - times are flexible.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Opportunity to increase skills in teaching digital literacy skills and learning library-related technology.
• Satisfaction of providing a much-needed service to the library and the community.
• Chances to meet new people, help others, and work in a pleasant environment.