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8 people are interested
In-person Tech Coaching For Older Adults -- Help Older Adults Get Connected!
ORGANIZATION: Search and Care
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8 people are interested
Search and Care, a 49-year-old Upper East Side nonprofit that works to help older adults remain safely and comfortably independent, would love to have you as part of our Connectivity Team.
Our agency’s "Silver Circles" older adult computer education program provides one-on-one and group sessions to help older men and women use technology on varying devices. Due to COVID-19, these sessions are both held virtually and in-person (as long as both client and coach are fully vaccinated and can provide proof).
Location-wise, our client's homes range from East 72nd St. - E 138th Street (and in the future, W70 th St. to W110th street) so we are looking for volunteers who are comfortable with traveling.
We're seeking tech coaches who can help in-person with one or more of the following:
One-On-One Computer Coaching: helping older adults through one-on-one in-person sessions with learning how to use their devices - computers, tablets, smartphones, etc. - in whatever ways fit each client's needs and interests.
Group Assistance: helping older adults connect to our remote groups (both telephonic and via video chat) by helping them understand how to connect to groups, being available during the time of a group to assist one or more clients to get connected, as well as guiding them if they get kicked out of a group or have technical difficulties while participating.
Kindle Fire Coaching: helping older adults learn to use Kindle Fires (on loan from our agency) to get connected via video chat (Zoom, Skype), email, internet browsing, book downloading, Alexa, and more!
To become a Computer/Tech Coach, please email Jacob Gonzalez ( jagonzalez@searchandcare.org) and Michelle Carr ( carr@searchandcare.org), Connectivity Coordinators. In your email, please write a paragraph (e.g. 4-5 sentences) expressing why you are interested in this position.
Please note: We are flexible with whatever time you will be available to coach. We are even open to weekend coaching upon request!
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About Search and Care
Location:
207 East 94th Street, New York, New York, NY 10029, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to seek out older people in the community who need help in managing life's daily activities or accessing essential services, and to provide them the support and companionship they require to live with security and dignity in the manner they choose.
Description
Search and Care is a not for profit social service agency that has helped over 10,000 older New York residents in the Upper East Side, East Harlem, and Upper West Side ranging from the ages 60-103.
Our experienced social workers, volunteers, and retired financial professionals make effective plans geared to each individual to maintain and hopefully improve their quality of life in our goal to help them remain in the community in their own homes as long as possible. Volunteers help us out tremendously in this regard!
We never charge a fee for our services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations New York, NY 10128
DATE POSTED
July 20, 2021
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Research
- PC Platform
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Please note: It is preferred that each coaching session is kept at an hour. Our agency hours are 9am-5pm. Evenings and weekends are fine as well!
- * Interest and care in working with older adults and technology * Ability to set appropriate boundaries if/when necessary * Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude! (Bilingual English/Spanish-speaking a plus!!)