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Help Adults Develop Essential Computer Skills at Onondaga Law Library Help Center
ORGANIZATION: LiteracyCNY
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Help Adults in Your Community with Essential Digital Skills- Volunteer with LiteracyCNY!
LiteracyCNY is seeking a dedicated volunteer to assist with our Digital Literacy Program at the Onondaga Supreme Court Law Library's Help Center. In this role, you'll help adults navigate government websites, complete forms, and tackle other online tasks that are vital for their daily lives. The Help Center will provide you with a free parking spot during your volunteer shift!
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be providing legal advice. Your role is to assist adults with digital tasks. For questions about legal procedures and services, you will direct individuals to one of the Help Center's staff members.
Commitment Details:
- Time commitment: Volunteer for one three-hour shift twice a month.
- Duration: 6 months or more
- Location: Onondaga Supreme Court Law Library Help Center in Downtown Syracuse
- This volunteer opportunity is organized through LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Program, though your assigned location will be the Beauchamp Branch Library.
What You'll Do:
- Work one-on-one with individuals to learn improve their digital literacy skills such as device operation, internet navigation, and using common software like email
- Assist community members using their own devices or a laptop provided by LiteracyCNY
Requirements:
- Complete our Digital Literacy Volunteer Training to learn about the program's goals, the communities we serve, and how you can make an impact.
- Commit to a recurring shift for a minimum of six months.
Interested?
- Signup for a training and become a Digital Literacy Volunteer HERE → https://literacycny.org/become-a-digital-literacy-volunteer/
Learn More:
- Check out our Digital Literacy Sites and a live Schedule HERE → https://literacycny.org/sites-schedules/
- Learn more about our Digital Literacy program HERE → https://literacycny.org/digital-literacy-program-overview/
Questions about this volunteer opportunity can be directed to LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Coordinator Lydia Torres, Ltorres@literacycny.org, (315)643-0282.
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About LiteracyCNY
Location:
P.O. Box 446, Syracuse, NY 13201, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to improve the reading, English language, math and digital literacy skills of adults in Central New York. Our trained volunteers support participants in achieving their personal goals to fully participate in the community as citizens, parents, consumers and workers.
Description
Through the use of one-to-one tutoring, small group classes, conversation groups, drop-in or appointment-based computer help, and online learning tools and resources LiteracyCNY uses volunteers to help members of the community to increase their skills in reading, math, English language, and digital literacy so that they are able to fully engage in life as parents, workers, consumers, and citizens.
Please note: All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, fluent in English, and have completed high school or the equivalent. Tutoring opportunities are available in Onondaga County. Digital Literacy Volunteer opportunities are available in Onondaga, Madison, Oneida, and Herkimer Counties.
CAUSE AREAS
Computers & Technology,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
401 Montgomery Street5th FloorSyracuse, NY 13202
(43.0468 ,-76.14799 )
DATE POSTED
November 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Basic Computer Skills
- Google Apps
- Internet Research
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PC Platform
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours twice a month
- Experience working with computers, mobile devices, and general internet navigation. Reliable transportation, ability to work with a diverse population with patience and empathy. Comfortable working independently.