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Connect to Tech Volunteer

Richmond AID

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Become a volunteer to help people to make more of technology in the borough of Richmond Upon Thames. Working alongside a digital trainer and sometimes other volunteers you will help people in small groups and across a range of devices to do digital tasks. For example, foundational tasks about how to use the devices, send emails, video calling and learning how to be safe online. Richmond AID is a charity that supports people of all ages with all disabilities, including physical and sensory impairments, mental health issues and learning difficulties.

Advice, Information & Support,IT, Technology & Websites,Teaching & Training,Support Work,General & Helping

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Conservation, Good IT Skills, People Skills

• Volunteers should display the following characteristics: reliable, fun, caring, safety conscious, responsible and enthusiastic! • Digital or IT training or teaching skills aren’t required. However a good basic understanding of some digital technology is necessary although that can be on specific types of devices and/or services. • The most important skill is having patience and empathy with people who find technology challenging and off putting. Being a calm & friendly supportive volunteer matters more than having all the technical answers.

• Richmond AID will pay for a DBS (CRB) check • First had experience working in the Charity Sector • Knowledge you are truly impacting lives in your community in a positive way

Connect to Tech is an ongoing program we run a minimum of 4 hours a week client facing. 2 x 2hour sessions. We don't require any minimum time commitment.

Further location details may be provided below.

Josh Fisher

Richmond AID The DAAC Teddington

TW11 8HT

Richmond AID By Bus Bus: 33/ N33 - Teddington Library A - less than 1 minute walk Bus: 33/ N33 - Teddington Library B - 1 minute walk with road crossing Bus: 28`1/ 285/ R68 - Emlfield Avenue C - 1 minute walk Bus: 28`1/ 285/ R68 - Emlfield Avenue D - 2 minute walk with 2 road crossings Bus: 481/ SL7/ X26 - Broad Street Teddington E - 4 minute walk with 2 road crossings Bus: 481/ SL7/ X26 - Broad Street Teddington F - 5 minute walk with 3 road crossings By Train: Teddington Train Station - South Western Railway Service - Exit via Station Road - 8 minute walk with 2 road crossings.

Email: connecttotech@richmondaid.org.uk

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Richmond AID is first and foremost a charity run for and by disabled people. We are more than happy to make adjustments for access needs.

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