Silver City Surfers (SCS) is a local charity which has been operating since 2005 providing people with the opportunity to learn basic computing skills, including use of email and the internet. Increasingly, we are helping our learners to make the most of smart phones and tablets. We are currently looking to recruit new Trustees to join our Board so we can continue to support older people to ensure that they are not left behind by the advances in technology. You don’t need specific skills, just a willingness to help our charity continue to provide a lifeline for older people. Training can be provided. Trustees meet 1x per month to make sure that the organisation is running well and that our plans are properly implemented. They form the Management committee of the charity and have responsibility for making sure that SCS is doing what it is set up to do. We are fortunate to have amazing coordinators who are responsible for the day to day running of our sessions and recruiting and supporting our volunteers. We are looking at future developments for the service; would you like to be part of the planning? If you are interested, please contact Louise Farmer, Chair at email: silvercitysurfers.trustees@gmail.com Further information about Silver City Surfers is also available at: https://silvercitysurfers.co.uk/

Silver City Surfers assist people to learn basic computer skills 1-to-1 in a social setting. We have a brilliant team of volunteers that help and are currently recruiting new volunteers. As a Volunteer Tutor you will support learners with use of their smartphone, tablet or laptop. Enabling older people to embrace technology and gain the confidence to keep learning, improving not just their digital skills but to use the internet to improve their well-being and feel less socially isolated. This role will provide the opportunity to enhance your people skills and gain tutoring experience. As you support our learners using everyday language, you will see their lives transformed as they get to grips with the world of IT. And you'll be part of a great team of volunteers. Working mainly with older people we help them overcome a lack of confidence in using their device and going online. This is empowering for those who are unfamiliar with technology and need basic IT skills to carry out online tasks that are now essential in managing their day to day lives. A great opportunity to help and make a positive difference in a friendly and supportive place. For further details please contact us at email: silvercitysurfers@gmail.com or web.: http://www.silvercitysurfers.co.uk