In partnership with Delmas Long Community Center, GNRC is hosting a digital literacy class for older adults.
Are you interested in teaching a basic computer skills class to a group of 10-15 older adults?
All training and material will be provided.
This opportunity requires NO formal teaching experience or a background in IT. A basic understanding of computers is all that’s needed along with a patient demeanor and the desire to bridge the digital gap for older adults in our community.
The class schedule is set between Delmas Long Community Center and the volunteer trainer. Total class time is 15 hours of instruction. An example class schedule could be 1.5-hour class twice a week for 5 weeks. The center is hoping to host classes on Wednesdays at 1 pm.
Trainers teach 15 hours of digital skills training to members of their community who want to develop their computer skills. Trainers will be issued a Chromebook (on loan) and receive training on a ready-made curriculum to guide the course content. Trainers will also have the support of Tech Goes Home staff and GNRC.
Characteristics of good trainers: Trainers do not need to be computer wizards, but they need to be comfortable using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. Trainers must feel comfortable searching for answers online. It is most important that trainers are patient, compassioned educators.
Time commitment: The total time commitment for trainers is about 35 hours over the course of several weeks. In addition to trainer orientation (3 hours) each course will require 3 hours of logistics and communication with the team; 15 hours of class; 5 hours of make-up class(es); 6-8 hours of prep work (about an hour per class).
Trainers may be eligible to receive a stipend for teaching the course.
Please express interest in the opportunity and we will follow up with you on next steps and can answer any questions you may have.
