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4 people are interested
Help older adults gain confidence with simple tech (email, Facebook, texting)
ORGANIZATION: Generation Exchange
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4 people are interested
We are looking for volunteer Mentors for our February 29th workshop in Fort Collins (leap year, woo!). We welcome anyone of any age (student or non-student), the only requirement is that you know how to use simple functions on a phone or laptop.
As a volunteer, you will be paired one-on-one with an older adult who you will mentor for 2 hours on whatever tech questions they have. Examples of common things people look for help with: "iPhone, selfies, texting", "Facebook - doing videos -maybe Snapchat" & "I can't email my documents".
In exchange for answering simple tech questions, you will gain from the wisdom and knowledge of your Mentee. You can ask them about anything you'd like help with. It is a super easy, fun, and rewarding experience - so many new friendships are formed at each workshop. We also provide you with breakfast and coffee! The workshop runs from 10:15am-1pm. We start at 10:15am with bagels, a quick prep, and choosing who you'd like to Mentor. The Mentees arrive at 11am and you will have 2 hours of teaching, learning, and connecting!
Sign up for the February 29th workshop at generationexchange.org/signup. To learn more about what it's like to volunteer at Generation Exchange, check out photos and videos are on our Instagram at @generation_exchange. Visit generationexchange.org/volunteer to read testimonials from past volunteers.
Become a part of our growing intergenerational community! We'd love to have you :)
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About Generation Exchange
Location:
2525 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite E4-550, Boulder, CO 80302, US
Mission Statement
Generation Exchange believes technology should be empowering for everyone.
Description
Free technology help for adults, who sign up as Mentees. Each Mentee is paired with a volunteer Mentor who volunteers to help with issues related to smartphone, tablet, and computer use. Guided by the questions and devices that Mentees bring to the workshop, the pair works together to learn new ways their technology can become exciting and fun. Or at least less frustrating.
After tech help, the roles switch. Mentors now ask their Mentee about anything they need help with e.g. business connections, life advice, restaurant recommendations.
The result is a mutually beneficial experience that leaves you feeling more connected to yourself, your community, and the world.
Generation Exchange has chapters in Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. Since 2018 we have helped over 1000 people in Colorado and around the USA via Zoom.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Warner College or Natural Resources400 University AvenueFort Collins, CO 80523
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2020
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- To volunteer with us, please sign up on our website at generationexchange.org/signup by Thursday, February 27th at 5pm! Thanks.