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Help older people in Sandwell build their confidence and knowledge in digital health

by Age UK Sandwell

Digital Support Volunteer
• Work with older people in group sessions to develop their digital skills and confidence online.
• Get to know the older people you support to understand the individual barriers they face.
• Some set-up of the room may be required as well as handing out equipment
Tuesday lunchtime in Oscott Community Centre; Wednesday lunchtime in Oldbury Library.
Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.

Organisation description

Age UK Sandwell is a local independent charity that supports people aged 50 and over, their families and carers. It helps older people stay informed, independent and connected by offering free confidential information and advice, later-life planning support, dementia support, activities, and services that promote wellbeing and social engagement.

Contact

Louise Crowther
0121 824 1459
volunteering@ageuksandwell.org.uk
https://forms.office.com/e/NHEVKWzFSe

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

Strong listener. patient. Careful and detail-oriented when handling older people’s information, with awareness of data privacy. Confident user of smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Confident with common operating systems, Skilled in everyday online tasks like messaging, email, browsing, video calls and Apps

Experience gained

Working with older people

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

No

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Older people

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Daytime

Categories

  • Mainly indoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity

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