Tech Buddy Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham MencapLocation(s):
Address where volunteering takes place: 1A – 3 Clarence Street Sneinton Nottingham NG3 2ETHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
If you enjoy sharing your love of technology with others and understand the difference it can make to people's lives then please apply.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Do you enjoy sharing your love technology with others?
Can you help to support people who lack confidence with everyday technology like smart phones and tablets how they can connect to others?
This volunteering opportunity might be for you.
Time Frame: September/ October 2025 – April 2026
Time Commitment: 3 hours a week
Location: Community Venues in Nottingham City
Volunteering Role
You will support digitally excluded people as an assistant to a lead tutor, working in the city in a community venue. We will be running sessions for people who have been technologically excluded for a wide variety of reasons. We will be using standard Android tablets (Example – Lenovo Tab M10) and the focus will be on Android systems with advice given to people on a range of systems in the drop in part of the session. No special knowledge is needed as we will be working at an everyday level including, use of apps,(Ex NHS app) and the use of the internet to find information that might support them in their life.
You will foster confidence in technology use and empower participants to enhance their quality of life and achieve key milestones under the guidance of the tutor to enable progression into more formal education, volunteering and employment. We will work with a diverse group of people with a diverse range of needs.
If you enjoy sharing your love of technology with others and understand the difference, it can make to peoples’ lives then please apply.
Apply Here
Please as part of the application post we will need to apply for a DBS Check and a full induction will be offered including safeguarding training.
Can you help to support people who lack confidence with everyday technology like smart phones and tablets how they can connect to others?
This volunteering opportunity might be for you.
Time Frame: September/ October 2025 – April 2026
Time Commitment: 3 hours a week
Location: Community Venues in Nottingham City
Volunteering Role
You will support digitally excluded people as an assistant to a lead tutor, working in the city in a community venue. We will be running sessions for people who have been technologically excluded for a wide variety of reasons. We will be using standard Android tablets (Example – Lenovo Tab M10) and the focus will be on Android systems with advice given to people on a range of systems in the drop in part of the session. No special knowledge is needed as we will be working at an everyday level including, use of apps,(Ex NHS app) and the use of the internet to find information that might support them in their life.
You will foster confidence in technology use and empower participants to enhance their quality of life and achieve key milestones under the guidance of the tutor to enable progression into more formal education, volunteering and employment. We will work with a diverse group of people with a diverse range of needs.
If you enjoy sharing your love of technology with others and understand the difference, it can make to peoples’ lives then please apply.
Apply Here
Please as part of the application post we will need to apply for a DBS Check and a full induction will be offered including safeguarding training.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential - being able to use Android Tablets and Apps
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
2 weeks
How long to complete training and recruitment?
2 weeks
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes