Teach a New Skill to a Senior One-on-One

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To help keep seniors socially engaged, we are searching for volunteers who are interested in hosting fun and engaging events teaching seniors a new skill one-on-one. If you are passionate about a specific skill you think a senior would be interested in learning or just want to give back to the seniors in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design an event teaching a senior a new skill around topics like arts and crafts, technology, social media, etc.
• Host the event virtually using Google Hangouts

Requirements:

• Have access to a webcam to host a Google Hangouts meeting
• Have good knowledge of the skill you’d like to teach
• Be dependable and punctual

Training and Supervision:

• After you submit your application, you’ll attend a 45-minute volunteer orientation and training presentation done by a CareShepherd expert

Time Commitment:

• We ask that you’ll be able to donate at least 1 hour to teach a senior a new skill
• We will work around your schedule!