Volunteer Digital Inclusion role England

Volunteer Digital Inclusion Role

The purpose of the role:

The primary purpose of the Volunteer IT tutor role is to bridge the digital divide by providing individuals with the necessary basic IT skills, knowledge, and access to digital technologies. Volunteering as a tutor with The Mentor Ring  is a rewarding way to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people living in your community.

The Volunteer Digital Inclusion role is to bridge the digital divide by providing individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to digital technologies. This role is vital in ensuring that members of the community can benefit from the opportunities and resources available in the digital age, thereby promoting social inclusion. This plays a crucial role in empowering individuals to navigate the digital world confidently and competently. It also promotes a long-term digital literacy and inclusion of individuals, and highlights its significance in ensuring that all community members have the opportunity to engage and succeed in the current digital age.

Commitment to Veterans:

The Mentor Ring recognises, values and appreciates the skills and abilities of our UK Armed Forces Veterans and understands their diverse experiences and culture. We are committed to equality and diversity and we have experience of providing ongoing support to Veterans and their families. We aim to assist with transition into civilian life, integration into the civilian community, re- training and education and matters concerning mental health, resilience and wellbeing. Veterans are encouraged to get in touch about all of our volunteer roles and opportunities.

 

 

What will you be doing?

  • Supporting or guiding vulnerable adults to become more digitally fluent using social Apps such as Facebook, Emails, WhatsApp’s…
    • Involve with Social Media platform of TMR.
    • Providing basic digital support and assistance to vulnerable adults.
    • Making face-to-face and digital contact with vulnerable adults to support them in attending digital workshops.

Experience:

  • Good communication skills.
  • Experience of engaging  with older people in the community
  • Good people skills; Good problem-solving skills.
  • Basic IT Skills
  • Knowledge  Social Media
  • The ability to be flexible with time. 
  • DBS Check required.

How we will support you?

  • Full training is given for this role,where we cover Health and Safety and safe guarding policies.
  • Expenses are fully reimbursed on a monthly basis.
  • Develop skills in communicating with people from different backgrounds.
  • Running social activities and events.
  • Personal and career development planning
  • We also have Insurance in place for volunteers

 

 

Time and Place:

  • Monday – Friday (Flexible).
  •  Flexible 2 hours per week.
  • London Borough of Bexley,England

  • Correspondence address, England, Erith,
    London

 

 

What’s in it for you?

This is an ideal opportunity to meet new people and mix with your peers. Volunteering can be very rewarding, and this role could help you to decide what career path you would like to take. You will also gain valuable experience along the way, which can be added to your C.V.

 

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email: info@MentorRing.org.uk