We are looking for Tech volunteers to support older and disabled people with their tech at home

Do you have a passion for the power of technology? Our vision is to create …

“A world in which digital services are equally accessible to all”

As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older

people and disabled people are not excluded from the digital world.

“One of your advisors, Trevor, has been helping me with some very basic computer skills on a tablet that I have hardly touched since it was bought for me as a present from my wife. I suffer from Parkinson’s and it is very difficult for me to concentrate. Trevor has been extremely kind and patient and has opened up a world I hardly knew existed.” AbilityNet client

What will I be doing?

• Contacting clients to arrange a date/time to support (home visits or supporting them remotely)

• Carrying out tech 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

• Getting together with other tech volunteers at team meetings and wider company events

• Undergoing training on technology, particularly adaptive technology

• Supporting other volunteers through our online chat facility

What skills do I need?

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

• The ability to communicate well with people

• Patience and empathy

• Your own transport or good transport links

Time commitment: The service is client led and will depend on the demand in your local area. The work is flexible and you can arrange visits 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.
Training provided: Full training is provided.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion, 2 references and a disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.