Support Job Seekers with Digital Tasks
ORGANIZATION: LiteracyCNY
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Help Job Seekers in Your Community- Volunteer with LiteracyCNY at CNYWorks!
LiteracyCNY is partnering with CNYWorks to place Digital Literacy Volunteers in their Resource Room. As a Digital Literacy Volunteer with LiteracyCNY at CNYWorks, you'll assist individuals with various job-search related tasks, providing crucial support as they navigate their employment journey.
Details:
- Location: CNYWorks
- Commitment: 3 hours per volunteer shfit
What You'll Do:
- Help individuals with job search tasks such as creating and accessing email accounts, completing online job applications, updating resumes and cover letters.
- Assist with job skill assessments and professional skill development, including typing accuracy, MS Office software, and other beginner computer skills.
- Provide support for tasks like employment correspondence and online job skill assessments.
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.
Ready to Help?
- Signup for a training and become a Digital Literacy Volunteer → https://literacycny.org/become-a-digital-literacy-volunteer/
Want to learn more?
- Digital Literacy Program Overview HERE → https://literacycny.org/digital-literacy-program-overview/
- Digital Literacy Program Sites & Schedule HERE → https://literacycny.org/sites-schedules/
Questions?
- Contact Digital Literacy Coordinator Lydia Torres, 315-643-0282, Ltorres@Literacycny.org
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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,
Employment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
960 James Street1st FloorSyracuse, NY 13203
(43.05806 ,-76.13608 )
DATE POSTED
April 21, 2025
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- 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
- 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.