Nonprofit

Tech Support

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near ROCHESTER, NY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Once a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Science & Technology, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Initial tech support must be on a weekday before 4:00 PM. Tech support office hours can be held at other times after the initial.

    Description

    Tech Support Volunteers assist residents with operating their personal technology such as cell phones, tablets, and laptop computers. Tech support volunteers will help residents set up their devices, change settings, connect multiple devices, and any other basic tech help they may need. Tech Support Volunteers will visit their ESLC community occasionally to provide assistance during an "office hours" - style time period.

    Qualifications

    • Basic knowledge of and confidence in operating cell phones, computers, and tablets
    • An interest in working with seniors
    • Ability to effectively communicate
    • Patient and understanding with a problem-solving attitude

    Responsibilities

    • Assist residents with personal technology in an "office hours" setting
    • Help residents adjust the settings on their personal devices to suit their needs or preferences
    • Aid residents in connecting devices with each other, deleting apps, and other basic device uses
    • Maintain a good rapport with residents
      • Demonstrate patience and understanding
      • Remain positive
      • Be curteous and helpful at all times
      • Provide for dignity of residents, in accordance with organization philosophy and standards, at all times
      • Ensure that actions and conversations reflect respect for the residents and their property at all times

    Private Group Details:

    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • No Donation

    Tech Support Volunteers assist residents with operating their personal technology such as cell phones, tablets, and laptop computers. Tech support volunteers will help residents set up their devices, change settings, connect multiple devices, and any other basic tech help they may need. Tech Support Volunteers will visit their ESLC community occasionally to provide assistance during an "office hours" - style time period.

    Qualifications

    • Basic knowledge of and confidence in operating cell phones, computers, and tablets
    • An interest in working with seniors
    • Ability to effectively communicate
    • Patient and understanding with a problem-solving attitude

    Responsibilities

    • Assist residents with personal technology in an "office hours" setting
    • Help residents adjust the settings on their personal devices to suit their needs or preferences
    • Aid residents in connecting devices with each other, deleting apps, and other basic device uses
    • Maintain a good…

    Location

    On-site
    All ESLC Communities, ROCHESTER, New York, US

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