Digital Buddy Volunteer
- Location Within their local communities in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
- Hours Half a day a week/Flexible
Join our volunteer team and make a difference to people affected by sight loss
Everyday tasks and staying connected to loved ones can be very challenging without digital know-how. We’re looking for Digital Buddies to support people with sight-loss by helping them find out more about technology. They will advise and train the people we support to use digital devices to get online and connect with the community.
New accessibility features provide fantastic opportunities for people affected by sight loss. We’re committed to teaching people to use these features, and are expanding our team to be able to support more people locally.
Responsibilities:
Your skills will help people to:
- Find their way around a device.
- Navigating the internet safely
- Setting up an email account
- Searching for information on the internet
- Downloading apps like social media and meeting tools
- Using communication tools like Zoom and Facetime
- Signposting to local organisations that may benefit the participant
- Signposting to online activities and hobbies
Qualities and skills we are looking for:
- You do not need to be a computing expert!
- You need to want to broaden your own computing skills and pick up skills
- You need to be good at communicating computing terms to absolute beginners clearly and with patience.
- Be willing to learn new skills
- A sociable, caring and understanding manner
- Reliable
If you’re enthused by the possibilities of technology, join our Digital Buddy team where you’ll:
- Have training in Assistive Technology and Visual Impairment awareness.
- Give the amount of time that works for you
Find out more
Complete the application form below or find out more by calling 0116 249 8839 or emailing volunteering@vistablind.org.uk
This volunteering opportunity is suitable for volunteers aged 18 years and above and is subject to a DBS check and two references.