ITCanHelp Volunteer
14 November 2018
As an ITCanHelp volunteer you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older people and those with a disability are not excluded from the digital world.
All across the UK Ability Net’s 300 volunteers visit older and/or disabled people at home to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
They:
Offer impartial advice on technology, Set up new tech and install hardware and software.
Show people how to use their tech at home e.g. shop online, send and receive emails and Skype with family and friendsand make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs.
Volunteers will:
Contact clients to arrange home visits (or supporting them remotely). Feed back on progress via our online ticketing system. Support the local County Co-ordinator with promoting the ITCanHelp service in the local area.
Gett together with other tech volunteers at team meetings and wider company events. Under go training on adaptive technology. Support other volunteers through our online chat facility.
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 that Ability Net need:
If you think you have what it takes to be an ITCanHelp volunteer
contact the AbilityNet Free Services team on 0800 269 545, or email volunteers@abilitynet.org.uk