Technology Accessibility Program Volunteer
Help an older adult in your community find new ways to enjoy life and connect with others! Volunteer in our Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) to visit an older adult in their home and show them how to use a tablet, Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, emails, games or other kinds of technology that can enrich their life. Each training module has been written and customized using age friendly best practices, and your client can choose which ones they’d like to complete with you. We also loan out tablets and data to clients without access to a device for the duration of the program free of charge.
This program is offered free of charge through the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent active listener
- Friendly, compassionate and caring
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Able to attend a virtual orientation session
- Able to teach new knowledge in an understanding and patient manner
Commitment
Short term
1–2 hour session with a client every week for 2-4 months
Training
Don’t worry if you’re not a tech expert – we’ll provide you with all the training and support you need to succeed as a volunteer for TAP. From learning how to effectively communicate with older adults to mastering the basics of technology instruction, we’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a difference.
Apply now to be included in the next orientation session.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Clean police records check with vulnerable sector screening
- Two references
- Access to a vehicle
- Ontario G2 License
Should you require accommodation during the application process, please inform Kanza Shahid at 905-827-8800 x2305, so we can ensure your equal participation.
Tech Cafe
Our Tech Cafes are two-hour events where older adults can get “technology tutoring.” They bring their smartphones or tablets and ask our volunteers basic questions, such as:
- How do I use my new iPhone?
- How can I manage my calendar app?
- How can I check my voicemail?
Would you be interested in helping out? As a Tech Café volunteer, you can experience the joy of providing one-on-one support to an older adult that helps them solve challenges and feel more confident on their digital journey!
Commitment
Short term
2-hour session per month
Training
We’ll provide you with all the training and support you need to succeed as a volunteer for Tech Cafes. From learning how to effectively communicate with older adults to mastering the basics of technology instruction, we’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a difference.
Apply now to be included in the next orientation session.
Requirements
- Applicant is 15 or older
- Two references
- Access to a vehicle
- Ontario G2 License
Should you require accommodation during the application process, please inform Kanza Shahid at 905-827-8800 x2305, so we can ensure your equal participation.