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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94103
Description: Join Community Tech Network in increasing digital inclusion by volunteering to help our Cantonese-speaking elders access essential online resources. As more aspects of life move online, we want to ensure everyone can confidently use digital tools- whether to connect with distant loved ones or access vital resources. Only basic computer skills are needed- what matters most is your patience, friendliness, and genuine interest in supporting seniors. We offer comprehensive training and user-friendly templates to empower you in teaching essential tech skills to older adults. Primary Responsibilities: Assist seniors in using their devices and accessing essential resources: Help Cantonese-speaking seniors learn how to operate their devices while guiding them to telehealth services, news, and other vital information. Support seniors in connecting with friends and family online: Facilitate their ability to use communication tools for social connection. Encourage exploration of interests and hobbies online: Help seniors discover and engage with content that aligns with their interests. Skills and experience Must be able to support older adults fluently in Cantonese Must be able to support older adults with basic technology skills in iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Time commitment: This opportunity requires a 1-2 hour commitment at one of our partner sites or virtually to ensure adequate time for teaching, asking questions, and learning from one another. Generally, most sites are open for volunteering Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00-5 pm. Some sites are available on Saturdays as well. We are excited to meet you! If you would like to be our newest volunteer please apply online at communitytechnetwork.org/volunteer or reach out to Josh Chan, josh@communitytechnetwork.org. Cantonese-speaking partner sites: Aquatic Park Senior Center - Sequoia Living (M-F, 9:30 - 3:30 pm) 890 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 Chinatown YMCA (Fridays, 1-3pm) 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Downtown Senior Center (M-F, 10:00 - 3:00 pm) 481 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Richmond Senior Center (M-F, 9:00 - 5:00 pm) 6221 Geary Blvd # 3, San Francisco, CA 94121 Eastern Park Apartments (Tues and Weds 1:00 - 5:00 pm) 711 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 St. Francis' Living Room (M, W, 8:30 am-10:30 am) 350 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite A San Francisco, CA 94102
Date Posted: Dec 10, 2024
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San Francisco, CA 94102
Help an awesome group of older adults embarking on an iPad journey through the Curry Senior Vitality program! This is a program run in partnership with Curry Senior Center and Mission Neighborhood Centers to help seniors learn how to use an iPad to access vital healthcare resources, such as apps that manage their appointments and medications. In this program, you'll help Spanish-speaking older adults Requirements: Basic familiarity with an iPad Fluent in Spanish (spoken and/or written) is necessary Commitment to one two-hour shift per week between Monday-Friday If you're interested, please apply using this link: https://communitytechnetwork.org/volunteer/#apply Or feel free to email Josh Chan our Volunteer Manager at josh@communitytechnetwork.org
Date Posted: Dec 10, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94103
Description: Community Tech Network is looking for volunteers to share their digital skills and empower older adults as they learn to navigate technology. As more aspects of life move online, we want to ensure everyone can confidently use digital tools- whether to connect with distant loved ones or access vital resources. Only basic computer skills are needed- what matters most is your patience, friendliness, and genuine interest in supporting seniors. We offer comprehensive training and user-friendly templates to empower you in teaching essential tech skills to older adults. This opportunity is flexible and can be done both virtually and in person at one of our partner sites! We especially need volunteers who speak Spanish, Cantonese, and Russian. Primary Responsibilities: Assist seniors in using their devices and accessing essential resources: Help seniors learn how to operate their devices while guiding them to telehealth services, news, and other vital information. Support seniors in connecting with friends and family online: Facilitate their ability to use communication tools for social connection. Encourage exploration of interests and hobbies online: Help seniors discover and engage with content that aligns with their interests. Skills and experience Must be able to support older adults with basic technology skills in iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows. Must be able to support older adults fluently in English Bilingual capacity in Spanish, and Cantonese is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Time commitment: This opportunity requires a 1-2 hour commitment at one of our partner sites or virtually to ensure adequate time for teaching, asking questions, and learning from one another. Generally, most sites are open for volunteering Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5 pm. Some sites are available on Saturdays as well. We are excited to meet you! If you would like to be our newest volunteer please apply online at communitytechnetwork.org/volunteer or reach out to Josh Chan, josh@communitytechnetwork.org.
Date Posted: Dec 10, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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, 94102
Description of role: Community Tech Network hosts 3-4 monthly workshops at partner locations in San Francisco, where older adult learners gain computer skills. We are seeking volunteers to help with setting up and supporting learners during these workshops. Primary Responsibilities: Workshop support Answer basic technology questions from older adults about iOS, Android, MacOS, and/or Windows platforms. Guide older adults through basic technology prompts such as setting up and creating an Apple ID or answering questions about photo and file management. Assist learners when they receive free device with lesson Facilitate/ support Premade Technology Workshops Teach older adults lessons based on pre-made technology curricula Support older adults in following a lesson led by an instructor. Clarify and answer questions about the lesson that arise from older adult learners. Secondary Responsibilities Workshop event support Sign participants in recording client first and last names for program reporting When needed, record client demographic information to support program reporting. Assist with taking and providing photos taken during the workshop. Ensure devices are properly set up at device distribution events, and that learners understand how to use their device after setup. Skills and experience Must be able to support older adults with basic technology skills in iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows. Must be able to stand, sit, and move at regular intervals indoors Must be able to support older adults fluently in English Bilingual capacity in Spanish, and Cantonese is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Time commitment: Each workshop runs for about 2 hours and we anticipate holding these events three to four times per month. Workshop volunteers can choose which events to support, but we ask that they stay for the entire duration of the event Types of events you will support Tech support drop-in hours Volunteers support learners that come into an event with basic technology questions, such as using an email address, utilizing social media such as WhatsApp, etc. Device distribution events Volunteers support learners that receive a device for free and go through a lesson. In-person/virtual workshops Volunteers either teach a pre-made lesson, or support an instructor teaching a pre-made lesson to ensure learner comprehension. We are excited to meet you! If you would like to be our newest volunteer please apply online at communitytechnetwork.org/volunteer or reach out to Josh Chan, josh@communitytechnetwork.org. This is also a great opportunity for groups!
Date Posted: Dec 10, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Description: Help Community Tech Network increase digital inclusion by volunteering to empower Spanish-speaking elders to navigate an iPad to access essential healthcare resources to manage appointments and medication. In partnership with Curry Senior Center and Mission Neighborhood Centers, this program helps Spanish-speaking elders learn more about telehealth, and get them connected to fitness apps on an iPad to help them become more independent in managing their health! Primary Responsabilites: Help a senior learn how to use their iPad Act as a guide, helping them learn how to find resources and information Skills and experience: Must be able to support older adults fluently in Spanish (spoken and/or written) is necessary Time Commitment: This opportunity requires 1-2 hour commitment Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm We are excited to meet you! If you would like to be our newest volunteer please apply online at communitytechnetwork.org/volunteer or reach out to Josh Chan, josh@communitytechnetwork.org.
Date Posted: Dec 10, 2024
