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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10028
Search and Care is an over 50 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 Technology Coaching Team! We are seeking tech savvy individuals that have experience using telehealth applications, especially MyChart. We have launched a telehealth assistance program for seniors age 60+ and are seeking volunteers to assist seniors set up and navigate telehealth apps. Our agency’s "Silver Circles" computer education program provides one-on-one and group sessions to help older adults use technology on varying devices. Our client's are located in Manhattan, and their homes can range from East 72nd St. - E 138th Street on the east side, and West 60th St. to W112th street on the west side so we are looking for volunteers who are comfortable with traveling. We're seeking technology coaches who can help in-person with one or more of the following: One-On-One Telehealth Coaching: Helping older adults through one-on-one in-person sessions with learning how to use telehealth applications (especially Mychart) on their digital devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.) - in whatever ways fit each client's needs and interests. Technology Workshops: Assisting in either presenting or assisting participants on how to use their telehealth applications on their tech devices (phone, computer, tablet, etc.) during a workshop.
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10128
Search and Care is an over 50 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 Technology Coaching Team! Our agency’s "Silver Circles" computer education program provides one-on-one and group sessions to help older adults use technology on varying devices. Location-wise, our client's are located in Manhattan, and their homes can range from East 72nd St. - E 138th Street on the east side, and West 60th St. to W112th street on the west side so we are looking for volunteers who are comfortable with traveling. We're seeking technology 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. Client Outreach: Checking in with agency's older adult clients to gauge interest in any groups/events or to check on previous tech assistance clients to see if they would need additional help. What we are looking for in a volunteer: * 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!!) To become a volunteer 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 volunteer position. Along with any dates you are available to conduct a volunteer interview. Please note: We are flexible with whatever time you will be available to coach. We are even open to weekend coaching upon request!
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10128
Search and Care is an over 50 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 Technology Coaching Team! Our agency’s "Silver Circles" computer education program provides one-on-one and group sessions to help older adults use technology on varying devices. Location-wise, our client's are located in Manhattan, and their homes can range from East 72nd St. - E 138th Street on the east side, and West 60th St. to W112th street on the west side so we are looking for volunteers who are comfortable with traveling. We're seeking bilingual technology 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. Technology Workshops: Assisting in either presenting or assisting participants on how to use their tech devices (phone, computer, tablet, etc.) during a workshop. Client Outreach: What we are looking for in a volunteer: * Bilingual English/Spanish-speaking - Any additional languages is a huge plus! * Interest and care in working with older adults AND technology * Ability to provide technology help to older adults in a way that is easy to understand * Ability to set appropriate boundaries if/when necessary * Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude! To become a volunteer 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 volunteer position. Along with any dates you are available to conduct a volunteer interview. Please note: We are flexible with whatever time you will be available to coach. We are even open to weekend coaching upon request!
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2025
