Tech Talk Volunteer

Bring the joy of learning to our communities by investing 1-2 hours a week, once in awhile, coaching a few adult learners!  This position is specific to helping learners with tech skills and as such relevant digital teaching skills that are demonstrated within the qualifications will be preferred. 
	
Adult learners come to the table with a lifetime of experiences and a variety of strengths and challenges.  This position is to help members of the general public, all ages, with technological tasks that they are struggling with on their devices.  Trouble downloading photos or sending them to your family?  We got your back!  Phone settings driving you 
 crazy?  We can help.  It will be your task to answer randomized questions like these and your commitment to a learner gives them the opportunity to see themselves as successful.

Learning is not always a fast process. We ask that you plan on investing a minimum of 3-6 months.  We offer professional development, ongoing support and resources for you to take the first steps in a rewarding journey of discovery.

Responsibilities:
●Attend basic orientation for new volunteers and workshops relevant to coaching
●Meet with adult learners to help them learn tech skills
●Treat learners with respect as a mature and capable learning partner
●Maintain confidentiality and abide by guidelines
●Track time spent and progress in a timely manner
●Communicate regularly with the SAIL staff

To be a volunteer, it takes…
●18 + and literate with good command of the English language
●Understands challenges adults have with low literacy skills
●Generosity, and a willingness to give your time to others
●Understanding, because someone’s life might be very different from your own
●Empathy, an ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes
●Compassion, to truly care about making someone else’s life better
●Patience, because the process doesn’t always go as smoothly as it might
●Dedication, to stick with the project and see it through