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3 people are interested
Help Adults Improve their Computer Skills!
ORGANIZATION: Milwaukee Public Library
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3 people are interested
Use your knack for computers and technology to enrich life in your community as a weekly Computer Coach at the Milwaukee Public Library.
As a Computer Coach, you will provide vital support to adult learners needing assistance with accomplishing beginner to intermediate level computer tasks. Computer Coaches help individuals throughout our community improve their computer literacy abilities, an essential life skill in our increasingly modern world, by working one-on-one on a variety of tasks including creating online accounts, filling out online forms, email assistance, maneuvering websites and search engines, utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite, handling tablets and smartphones, and printing, scanning and copying on MPL public printers and scanners.
WHERE:
Computer Coaches are needed at the following MPL Locations:
Atkinson, Capitol, Center Street, Martin Luther King, Villard Square, Washington Park, and Zablocki
WHEN:
Commitment: Weekly commitment of 2 consecutive hours
Flexible Schedule: Set your own hours based own your own personal availability
Peak Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 1:00 - 4:00pm
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Passionate about helping others.
- Enthusiasm for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Ability to help all individuals in a friendly, patient, respectful, and open-minded manner.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Google Chrome, FireFox, Internet Explorer, and PC Computers
- Experience with tablets and smartphones preferred.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Our Computer Coach program is a Drop-In program, meaning MPL will advertise to our Patrons when you will be in the library so they may drop-in for assistance as needed. There are no appointments and all learners will be assisted by the Computer Coach on a first come, first served basis.
HOW TO BECOME A COMPUTER COACH:
Complete an Online Volunteer Application at mpl.org/about/volunteer.php
Questions? Contact Danielle Wrobleski, Library Volunteer Coordinator, at (414) 286-3077 or DMWrobl@milwaukee.gov
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About Milwaukee Public Library
Location:
814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233, US
Mission Statement
The Milwaukee Public Library is a vital public resource that believes free and open information, materials, and services are essential to fostering creativity, discovery, literacy, and learning while enhancing life throughout our community. We are an anchor institution that helps build healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods - the foundation of a strong and thriving Milwaukee. At the Milwaukee Public Library, inspirations starts here - we help people, read, learn, and connect.
Description
As an organization, we are committed to Creating a City of Readers & Lifelong Learners, Anchoring Healthy & Vibrant Neighborhoods, and Contributing to a Strong Milwaukee.
With 13 branch locations throughout Milwaukee, we serve a population of over 595,000 individuals. We house a collection of over 2.5 million items in print, digital, and media. Each year we welcome over 2 million visitors and offer over 6,000 free programs for children, teens, and adults, throughout our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Milwaukee Public LibraryMilwaukee, WI 53233
DATE POSTED
March 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 Hours Per Week