Our award-winning charity is looking for Tech volunteers to support older and disabled people with their tech at home. Our Vision Do you have a passion for the power of technology? Our vision is to create … “A world in which digital services are equally accessible to all” As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older people and disabled people are not excluded from the digital world. “One of your advisors, Trevor, has been helping me with some very basic computer skills on a tablet that I have hardly touched since it was bought for me as a present from my wife. I suffer from Parkinson’s and it is very difficult for me to concentrate. Trevor has been extremely kind and patient and has opened up a world I hardly knew existed.” AbilityNet client Overview All across the UK our 300 volunteers support older and/or disabled people at home to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. Our volunteers: • Trouble shoot technical issues. • Offer impartial advice on technology. • Set up new tech and install hardware and software. • Show people how to use their tech at home e.g. shop online, send and receive emails and Skype with family and friends. • Make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs. What will I be doing? • Contacting clients to arrange a date/time to support (home visits or supporting them remotely). • Carrying out tech support for the clients you have accepted. • Feeding back on progress via our online ticketing system. • Supporting your local Coordinator with promoting the volunteer service in the local area. • Getting together with other tech volunteers at team meetings and wider company events. • Undergoing training on technology, particularly adaptive technology. • Supporting other volunteers through our online chat facility. What are the benefits to me? As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can: • Change the lives of disabled and older people. • Benefit from technology and disability training. • Network with a nationwide team of other Tech volunteers. • Be flexible with your volunteering and plan it around your other work and home commitments. What should I do next? If you think you have what it takes to be an AbilityNet Tech volunteer apply online. You will be contacted by a local volunteer Coordinator to arrange an informal interview. If you would like more information, or to chat further about the volunteer role contact the AbilityNet Free Services team on 0800 048 7642, or email volunteers@abilitynet.org.uk

Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community. Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. · Chatting to and befriending people we support · Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well · Everyday practical household tasks · Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives · Assist with shopping · Support with correspondence · Provide transport · Support with social outings · Assisting with pet care · Assist with food preparation · Prescription collections · Support with Gardening and some physical tasks. · Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.

We have an exciting opportunity to volunteer with GOGA Tayside. We are looking for Digital Champions to support individuals receiving iPads from GOGA Tayside through Connecting Scotland. This role will involve supporting individuals to use their iPad including how to turn it on, set up an email account and help to access online content safely. Support would be provided by the volunteer for approximately two hours per week over a 6–12-month period. We are looking for volunteers who are patient, understanding and good at communication. GOGA Tayside will provide an induction, training and support for all Digital Champion volunteers.

Digital Champions help people who get devices through Connecting Scotland to do things online such as: · Connecting a device to the internet using Wi-Fi and entering the password when they need to. · Sharing documents by attaching them to an email. · Understanding that not all online information and content that they see is reliable. The aim is that with support from Digital Champions, learners will be able to use the internet safely, confidently and effectively. Digital Champions usually work in frontline positions in third and public sector organisations e.g. support workers, advice officers and befrienders but all staff who come into regular contact with service users can be a Digital Champion. The kind of things our Digital Champions will help our learners with are: · Setting up their device. · Setting up and email address · Show them how to use video calling. · Show them how to shop online. A support session with learners usually takes place in person once or twice a week but can also be done remotely if required. 30 – 45 minutes is usually enough time to make some progress without overwhelming the learner. All this will depend on who you’re working with and what they need. It also depends on how your organisation usually delivers support. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity please contact VAA on 01307 466113 alternatively you can email – info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk