About the Project:
The African-Canadian Seniors and Single Parents Assn (ACSSPA) is dedicated to breaking down the barriers to digital technology for African seniors, enabling them to access essential online services and enhancing their health through educational programs. This initiative aims to foster community integration, alleviate isolation, and promote the well-being of elderly African-Canadians and other seniors from diverse backgrounds.
The workshops focus on a broad range of digital skills, from basic internet navigation and health management, coupled with education on healthy life style habits and the importance of sleep for mental health.
By volunteering, you'll contribute to reducing isolation and fostering inclusivity, ensuring seniors can confidently access digital services and maintain healthy habits. Volunteers must attend a mandatory volunteer training session from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on August 3rd, 2024 at Tommy Douglas.
Event Details:
- Workshop Series:
- The Basic Digital Literacy for Seniors will be held every Saturday from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, August 10th, 2024 - October 26th, 2024 at the Tommy Douglas Public Library in Burnaby.
- Volunteer Training:
- All interested volunteers must attend a volunteer training session from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at the Tommy Douglas Public Library in Burnaby
Refer to this brochure for more information
Volunteer Roles:
1. Technology Setup Assistant:
- Responsibilities: Prepare and manage laptops and health devices before and after workshops.
- Required Skills: Basic to advanced skills in setting up computers and solving simple technical issues. An understanding common operating systems and settings is preferred but not required.
- Benefits: Enhance technical troubleshooting skills, gain hands-on experience and an understanding of various digital platforms.
2. Support Mentor for Seniors:
- Responsibilities: Assist seniors during workshops, provide guidance on digital tasks and online health management
- Required Skills: Good communication skills, patience and a friendly, welcoming demeanor. Familiarity with digital platforms for personal use (banking, shopping and health monitoring apps) is preferred but not required.
- Benefits: Develop teaching and communication skills, gain an understanding of digital literacy challenges among seniors
3. Community Engagement Facilitator
- Responsibilities: Support he registration process for new participants, ensuring an inclusive environment
- Required Skills: Good organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle inquiries and manage the sign-up process smoothly. . Experience in customer service is preferred but not required.
- Benefits: Gain experience in community outreach and engagement, enhance interpersonal and organization skills.
Workshop Requirements:
We require at least 5 volunteers to run each workshop effectively. This ensures a supportive learning environment and adequate assistance for all participants. Workshops with less than 5 volunteers will not run.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering with ACSSPA not only helps bridge the digital divide for seniors but also offers you an enriching opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
- Gain valuable experience and improve your digital literacy and teaching skills
- Enhance your resume and open doors to new career opportunities, and collaborations
- Play an important role in improving the quality of life for seniors, contributing to their ability to live independently and stay connected with their communities
- Enrich your understanding and appreciation for people of different cultural backgrounds and experiences
- Experience joy and satisfaction of making a difference, know your contribution helps seniors healthier lives
- Comprehensive training to enhance your knowledge and teaching capabilities
- Build lasting relationships with fellow volunteers, joining a community of like-minded people committed to social change.
- Free snacks and bus tickets!
Join Our Team:
Be a part of a transformative journey that enhances the lives of seniors and strengthens our community.
Questions: Contact Gisele (778-708-5559) with your questions by July 27, 2024
Application: Express your interest in volunteering - contact Gisele (778-708-5559) by 11:59 PM, July 27 , 2024
