DASH- Digital Inclusion Volunteer
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We believe that disability is caused by the way society is organised and run. Disability is not caused by a person’s impairment but by a lack of access to equipment, services, employment/educational opportunities, and an appropriately designed environment.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
The Volunteer will be working with a small group of clients helping them to access the internet. This role will involve teaching and supporting them when using laptops or tablets. This will include creating/using an email address, booking appointments online and using Google. This could also include 1:1 appointments held at DASH office in Hayes, DASH hub in Pavilions, Bell Farm and Acorns in Ruislip. This can be flexible and arranged around the client and volunteers availability.
1 hour a week minimum, Monday to Friday. Various locations including: Bell Farm, Acorns in Ruislip, DASH Hub in Pavilions and DASH office in Hayes. Bell farm sessions currently run 2-3pm on a Tuesday.
Full training will be provided. You will be shadowing a DASH employee until you have completed your relevant training.
Reference checks will be required and a DBS will need to be obtained, the cost of this will be covered by DASH
Skills Required:
- Be Committed and Reliable.
- Helpful and Approachable
- Possess a proactive manner.
- Excellent Computer skills
- Confident using Technology.
- Willing to teach others basic I.T Skills
Additional Benefits:
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills
- Build your Self-Confidence
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteer Awards