Connect <> Lockleaze is working closely with student volunteers from University of West
They tell us that they are interested in volunteering opportunities for a number of reasons: useful experience to add to their cvs, an opportunity to be involved with their local community, to have fun and, last but not least, to help others.
Our volunteers chose Connect <> Lockleaze because they are IT literate, enjoy using the internet and, having spent a lot of time online, were confident they had the skills required to help someone less confident than themselves when using modern technology!
So far, students have helped out open access sessions on a Friday at Boing! as well as 1-2-1 sessions on a Wednesday at the Langley Centre.
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| Ben, one of our student volunteers, helping Ron and Robert improve their IT skills. |
A variety of people have turned up or booked in for these sessions, all with their own individual questions and queries – some have been easily solvable, others less straightforward but all have been worked through successfully!
For example, we have helped people pay bills, order groceries, watch video clips, edit pictures, and navigate social media sites.
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| Anna and James enjoyed working together regularly over a 6-week period. |
The students tell us that they have enjoyed the sessions and have left feeling like they’ve accomplished something!
Follow their excellent example - volunteer with Connect <> Lockleaze because as well as helping people gain confidence when using modern equipment, it is a beneficial process to all involved and is definitely enjoyable!
Email connectlockleaze@gmail.com now to get involved.
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