Helping People get the Most out of Technology
Award winning IT charity AbilityNet is looking for Tech volunteers to help people get the most out of technology across Wales.
You don’t need to be a tech guru to help out. If you use a computer at home or work, and perhaps support family and friends with their tech issues, you are likely to have the skills we need:
A passion to help others
Good IT and computer skills
Knowledge of standard operating systems and software would be useful
The ability to communicate well with people
Patience and empathy
Your own transport or good transport links – for face-to-face support is possible
All across the UK our 300+ volunteers support older and/or people with disabilities at home; to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
What will I be doing?
Contacting clients to arrange a date/time to support
Carrying out support for the clients you have accepted
Feeding back on progress via our online ticketing system
Supporting your local Coordinator with promoting the volunteer service in the local area.
How much time will I need to offer?
The service is client led and will depend on the demand in your local area. The work is flexible and you can arrange volunteering around your home and work commitments. On average a volunteer undertakes 4 hours of volunteering a month, this can be in or out of work hours, in the evenings or weekends.
Benefits & Perks
Tempo Time credits (1 credit per hour)
Manage your own volunteering hours to fit in with your work and other commitments
No minimum maximum hours per month
Be a part of changing the lives of disabled and older people in your local area
Access to high quality technology and disability training
Network with a nationwide team of other Co-ordinators and IT volunteers
Be part of a respected national charity which is supported by IBM and Microsoft
We pay travel expenses at 45p per mile and all public transport costs
Time commitment: On average a volunteer undertakes 4 hours of volunteering a month, this can be in or out of work hours, in the evenings or weekends.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: Full training is provided.
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion,2 references and a disclosure and barring check (cost met by the organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.