Opportunity hosted by: Inclusive Digital GM CIC
Description: As a Tech Buddy, you’ll be stationed at vibrant local hubs and community cafes across Salford, providing relaxed, 1-2-1 digital skills support. Your day-to-day might include:
Helping people set up emails, use smartphones, or navigate tablets.
Showing residents how to safely browse the internet or use everyday apps.
Assisting with device setup and supporting our device donation and national databank initiatives.
What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Administration, Advice, Guidance and Advocacy, Community Work, Computers Technology and Website Design, Disability, Domestic Violence, Education and Literacy, Employment, General and Helping, Older People, Race Ethnicity and Refugees, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People
Where is the opportunity based?: Salford
Wards opportunity based in: Barton & Winton, Blackfriars & Trinity, Boothstown and Ellenbrook, Broughton, Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Claremont, Eccles, Higher Irlam & Peel Green, Kersal & Broughton Park, Little Hulton, Ordsall, Pendleton & Charlestown, Pendlebury & Clifton, Quays, Swinton & Wardley, Swinton Park, Walkden North, Walkden South, Weaste and Seedley, Worsley & Westwood Park
Volunteering location accessbility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Automatic opening doors, Lift to other floors / step free access throughout the building, Accessible toilets, Area for assistance dogs nearby
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed: You don't need to be an IT expert to be a Tech Buddy! If you know your way around a smartphone, tablet, or laptop and have a patient, encouraging approach, you have exactly what it takes.
Ready to help your community get connected? Send us a message directly or email info@inclusivedigital.org to find out how to get involved.
Let’s tackle digital exclusion together!
This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: All
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes