Digital Friend Volunteer

Volunteering opportunity to help open up the online world for older adults who are homebound or feeling isolated. Volunteers help older clients build essential digital skills. No technical expertise is required; listening, patience and kindness matter most. This is a voluntary role for which there is no remuneration.

Responsibilities

Help older clients build essential digital skills, from turning on a laptop and adjusting settings to browsing the internet, booking appointments, shopping online, and enjoying video calls with family and friends

Requirements

Willing to provide two character references; Enhanced DBS check (fully covered by Age Well East)

Nice to have

Ability to listen; patience; kindness

Benefits

Full training; dedicated Friendship Coordinator to support you throughout your volunteering journey; all DBS checks arranged and paid for by Age Well East