Volunteer Digital Buddy

**Volunteer Digital Buddy**:
We are looking for a Volunteer Digital Buddy to support our residents who live in Elgin

**The Role**:
Hanover Housing Scotland is looking for an Volunteer Digital Buddy to help people get the most out of technology. We will support older people to use technology, from setting up a new computer device, to helping to install digital smart TV, to internet shopping, smart phones and many more digital outcomes. The role will take place in our local development, face to face in the older person’s home. You don’t have to be a tech guru to help
- out. If you use a computer at home or work, and perhaps support family and friends with their tech issues, you are likely to have the skills we are looking for. This is a fantastic opportunity to help make a real difference for our older people to maintain or increase their independence and well-being.

**Skills & Experience**:
You don’t need to be an expert in technology or tutoring, but as long as you have the willingness to help, are patient and have confidence in your own digital skills, you’ll be a great Digital Buddy Being fond of a chat is also helpful too, as this will help you build a rapport with your learner and find some common ground to start from. Other qualities we look for include:

- Problem - solving approach
- Patience and good people skills
- Reliability and flexibility
- A willingness to learn new skills and concepts

**Benefit of volunteering**:

- Helping older people in your community to stay connected and to be less socially isolated
- Helping older adults in your community to remain active and independent.
- Personal development
- Making new friends
- Valuable Experience for work/college

**Time Commitment**:

- Once a week / fortnight / month
- Monday to Sunday
- AM and PM

**Disclosure**:
All volunteers require membership to the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme, this will be organised by Hanover Housing (no fee).

**About Hanover:.**

Hanover is one of Scotland’s largest registered social landlords specialising in services for older people. We manage more than 5,000 properties and provide a range of other services including telecare community alarm monitoring and housing with care. We work closely with our customers to help people live independent, secure and fulfilling lives.

**Other information**:
We will provide regular support and you will be reimbursed for any reasonable out of pocket expenses.

Minimum age: 18

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: £1.00-£2.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person