Digital Champions
Digital Champions is an exciting new programme from Age UK Trafford. It aims to provide local older people with the technology, skills and confidence, to be able to use their own devices (such as tablets, smart phones and computers), to browse the internet and get the most from digital services.
Digital Champion Programme – Providing free Digital skills sessions to suit you
Could you benefit from exploring what the internet has to offer and learn new digital skills?
We understand for some older people using technology can be daunting. However, building confidence and learning how to use technology can open many exciting ways to communicate with friends and family and help accessing vital services that are increasingly ‘digital first’.
Our Digital Champion Programme will offer free one to one, group or virtual sessions tailored to your needs.
They can show you how to:
- Use digital devices (smartphone, tablet, or laptop).
- How to set up online shopping and health service apps.
- Use a digital device to keep in touch with family, friends.
- How to stay safe online, protect your identity, data and personal information.
- How to identify scam emails and fake websites.
- Assistance with the installation and setup of household digital appliances.
All Digital Champions are specially trained to provide digital support to older people and have undergone a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.
One-to-one sessions can take place in your home if necessary, in a community venue or at Age UK Trafford office.
So, if you would you like to know how to use a laptop computer, an iPad / Tablet, smartphone or Android or any digital device then you are ready to book one of our free upcoming sessions.
Just give us a call on 0161 746 7000, we have one-to-one, group and virtual sessions available.
We can help you learn how to get started, how to use apps, access the internet, set up an email account, use Skype, login to Facebook and twitter - as well as a range of other things you may have only heard of from your grandchildren.
Find out more below about our tablet loan scheme, training, and opportunities to get involved as a volunteer.
Tablet Loan Scheme
Borrow technology to explore the internet! Are you interested in exploring what the internet has to offer, but don’t have the technology to do so?
This is a completely FREE service so you can explore whether using the internet is right for you. We’ve also got dedicated Digital Champions on hand to support you to make the most out of the internet on your borrowed device. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up your skills, our Digital Champions are here to help!
You can find out more by contacting Joanne Eames
Joanne.eames@ageuktrafford.org.uk
07949 182352
Training Opportunities
Our Digital Champions will be providing both one-to-one, and group training sessions, to make sure you get the most from your devices and the internet.
Volunteering
Become a volunteer Digital Champion and improve older people’s digital skills!
We need your help! While many older people have embraced digital technology, there are many others who are less confident and are at risk of missing out. A volunteer Digital Champion is someone who is trained and supported to inspire others to get online and can spend some time showing them how.
You don’t need to be a technology whizz! Instead, all you need is:
• A love for meeting new people.
• A willingness to help others.
• Enjoying being online.
• Confidence with basic technology use, for example tablets and smartphones.
Digital Guides by Age UK
Click here for a collection of 400 user-friendly how-to guides from Digital Unite on everything from grasping computer basics to getting to grips with your smartphone or tablet.
Click here for free factsheets from Ability Net on how digital technologies can help people with disabilities.