Teach Virtual Technology Skills to Seniors Tamarac

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Exemplary experience
Extremely rewarding
I look forward to every class.
These are just some of the sentiments expressed by volunteers who have taught for SoFIA Tech.

We are looking for Volunteers to teach computer skills to senior adults using virtual communications.

In today’s environment of social distancing, SoFIA has launched an innovative remote technology training pilot program for older adults: SoFIA Tech Connect. Through the use of virtual training, volunteers will train older adults on how to use Zoom, FaceTime, Facebook, and Google Hangouts, providing the tools to connect with friends, family and the community. After the initial training on how to use virtual technology, Instructor and student will develop a lesson plan using hundreds of on-line tech training courses for older adults.

Participation in Tech Connect requires a minimum of 3 hours of volunteer engagement/student participation for 4-6 weeks.

Requirements: Access to a PC/Laptop/Chromebook with camera and microphone. Must enjoy working with older adults, have patience, ability to think on the spot and inspire to help others to improve their social and economic security. Have skills to teach basic word processing, online searches, sending and receiving emails, navigating online portals, online safety practices, using google maps and YouTube. Preferred Requirements: Volunteers who are 55+ years and older, have teaching experience and familiar with gmail.