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Help Adults Develop Essential Computer Skills at Fairmount Community Library

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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 Fairmount Community Library. Help adults in your community learn essential computer, smartphone, and tablet skills.

Commitment Details:

  • Time commitment: Time Commitment: Volunteer once a week for a 3-hour appointment-based shift.
  • Duration: 6 months or more.
  • Location: Fairmount Community Library, Onondaga County.
    • This volunteer opportunity is organized through LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Program, though your assigned location will be Fairmount Community 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 programs' goals, the communities we serve, and how you can make an impact.
  • Commit to a reoccurring 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/.

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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
Seniors
Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

406 Chapel DriveSyracuse, NY 13219

(43.04429,-76.24688)
 

SKILLS

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Google Apps
  • Internet Research
  • Macintosh Platform
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • PC Platform

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Six-month commitment to one 3-hour appointment-based shift once per week. Volunteering every other week is also an option.
  • 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.

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