If you already have a My Volunteer Account, please sign in below
If not, you can sign up for a free account
AbilityNet
- VO104584
Are you passionate about the power of technology? Would you like to help bridge the digital divide? Do you have a few hours available each month?
Technology can help people to gain or regain their independence by allowing them to shop or bank online. It can battle isolation, as people can use the Internet and online services to connect to their family and friends. Technology can also provide something fun and relaxing to do though online games, TV, radio and other entertainment services.
Many older people and disabled people experience difficulties with their technology and can’t find the support they need. Ability Net’s volunteers provide one-to-one technology support remotely and through home visits. Get involved today - apply to become a volunteer. This opportunity has flexible hours, driven and shaped by you and you will be given support to make a real difference in your area.
Experience required
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 needed.
Travel details
Tech volunteers work from home and support older and disabled people within their own homes and/or at local community hubs, so it is useful to have your own transport or good transport links. The area which you cover will be agreed between you and your coordinator. We have some gaps in coverage in North and East Fife at the moment, so are particularly interested in anyone willing to work in those areas. Ability Net pay travel expenses at 55p per mile for use of your own vehicle, or reimburse public transport expenses.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are reimbursed monthly - public transport costs or 55p per mile for own vehicle use
Support
Training details
When joining AbilityNet as a volunteer you will be invited to Talent LMS, an online training platform. This contains induction and policy modules as well as technical training organised into sections. We offer regular live online volunteer training and forums sessions; you are also invited to the weekly ‘lunch and learn’ sessions run by RNIB. You are welcome to join as many of these as you would like to. We record and share the sessions for those who cannot attend on our private Volunteer YouTube channel.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Tech Volunteer with AbilityNet
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Volunteering Team Fife
Email address: [email protected]
Thank you for registering your interest in Tech Volunteer with AbilityNet.
Fife TSI has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO104584.