Digital Skills Volunteer

Get InVOLved Norfolk; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity focusing on digital inclusion is seeking a Digital Skills Volunteer in Great Yarmouth. The role involves training vision-impaired individuals on mobile devices, enhancing their access to technology. You'll provide 1:1 or small-group sessions, teaching essential skills and accessibility features. Ideal candidates will be empathetic, enthusiastic about technology, and willing to learn. Training and support will be provided. Volunteers will make a real difference while gaining new skills and meeting like-minded individuals.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a positive difference

Learn new skills

Meet like-minded people

Payment of out of pocket expenses

Qualifications

• Interest in technology, particularly smartphones and tablets.
• Willingness to learn about assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group training to vision-impaired clients.
• Teach accessibility features like screen readers and voice control.
• Assist with setting up devices and troubleshooting issues.
• Maintain training notes to track client progress.

Skills

Training on mobile devices

Understanding accessibility features

Empathy and enthusiasm

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

We are Norfolk’s charity for people living with sight loss and visual impairment. Providing practical and emotional support at our hubs in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth and in hospitals ...

Older people People with disabilities Children Youth

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Feb

NR30 1LX, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Older people People with disabilities Children Youth

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Summary

We are launching an exciting new digital inclusion project aimed at supporting vision impaired people to use digital technology both safely and independently.

Detailed description

Vision Norfolk supports local people with sight loss to live independent and fulfilled lives.

In this role you will have a chance to make a real difference to the lives of vision impaired people and improve their access to the technology that many of us take for granted.

As a fully trained Digital Skills Volunteer, you will be able to show vision-impaired learners how to use predominantly smartphones and tablets in either a group or 1:1 setting.

In this role you will:

• Provide 1:1 and/or small-group trainingto vision-impaired clients on using mobile phones and tablets (iOS and/or Android).
• Teach accessibility features, such as screen readers (VoiceOver/TalkBack), magnification, display settings, voice control, and other assistive tools.
• Support clients to develop confidencein everyday digital tasks such as calling, messaging, using email, browsing the internet, and accessing essential apps.
• Offer guidance on useful accessible apps, including navigation, reading, communication, and daily living tools.
• Provide patient, friendly encouragementto help clients overcome digital barriers and build independence.
• Assist with setting up devices, adjusting accessibility settings, and troubleshooting simple issues.
• Keep basic training notes or session logsso Vision Norfolk can track client and project progress.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding standardsat all times.

We are looking for enthusiastic and empathic people who have a keen interest in using technology, particularly smartphone and tablets, and who have a willingness to learn about how various technologies can be used to support people with sight loss.

We will provide you with the training that you need to undertake your role with confidence.

Why volunteer for Vision Norfolk?

• The opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives
• A chance to learn new skills and build confidence
• Help boost your mental health
• Meet like minded people and make new connections
• Payment of out of pocket expenses agreed in advance

We are Norfolk’s charity for people living with sight loss and visual impairment. Providing practical and emotional support at our hubs in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth and in hospitals across Norfolk. Together with social and well-being activities for adults and children, young people and their families, daily living equipment, befriending services and specialist housing, we help those affected by sight loss to live life fully.