About Age Action
Age Action supports and advocates for equality and human rights for all older people. Everything we do is based on a recognition of the diversity of identity and situation among older people and a concern for equality for all older people. Our work is driven by an organisation that is professional in its operations and lives out its values of dignity, participation, diversity, social justice, and professionalism.
What's Involved
Age Action Ireland is actively recruiting volunteer computer tutors for its Getting Started programme in Dublin.
Getting Started is a volunteer-led Digital Skills course supporting people to get online or navigate smart devices with confidence.
The classes are small and volunteer tutors work one-to-one with students. The course runs for 2 hours once a week for five weeks.
All tutors are volunteers and teach one student at a time in small class groups.
For the beginners course volunteers will be encouraging and helping older people to learn simple IT tasks (turn computer on/off, use the mouse, keyboard, search the internet, send, and receive emails). Learners may also be interested in learning other skills such as downloading and uploading apps in their phone, using programmes such as Skype and Zoom downloading photos etc. Training will be provided, and tutor lesson plans are available on all topics.
What's required for this position
Fluent level of English,
Good basic IT skills
Ability to relate well to older people
Commitment to the ethos of volunteering and community initiatives
Patience, a positive outlook, sense of humour
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 month
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Foxrock, Mountown, Broom Lodge, Castelnock
Screening details for this role:
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of older people during a public health emergency. Gain skills in communication, working as part of a team and chance to progress into other roles in Age Action. Gain confidence. Meet new people and have fun!
