Volunteer

Description

Do you enjoy supporting older people? A cup of tea and chat? This is a volunteer opportunity for you!

We are inviting students to join in on three-week workshops for Older People in the Community to build their digital skills and their social interaction. 

This is a great way to make a big impact!

We will be running these workshops in Castlebar, Mayo and in Letterfrack and Mountbellew, Co Galway.

Is training provided?:Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

• Volunteers are fully trained on how to support an older person with their technical needs 
• Volunteers attend 3 workshop sessions and sitting beside an older person guide and assist them using the older persons' phone, i-pad or laptop

Benefits of Volunteering:

There are huge benefits of joining in! 

• Volunteers can include their training and volunteering on their CV.

• All volunteers recieve refreshments and lunch as part of giving their time and help in the workshops.

• Your volunteering hours go towards your local campus award, you gain experiences of coaching and guiding. 
• Volunteers will enjoy making new contacts, feeling valued and really make a big impact!

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Volunteers can choose which workshops they can attend.

Minimum time commitment per week:
Flexible/Varies

Sustainable Development Goal:

Hei:
ATU - GALWAY, ATU - MAYO