Mandarin or Cantonese Speaking Tech Volunteer (Newton MA)

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ORGANIZATION: 2Life Communities

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Program Summary: 2Life is in need of volunteers to help build residents’ confidence in navigating technology. Tech volunteers will provide one-on-one tech support in person in Computer Centers and in residents’ apartments when required. The tech mastery of 2Life’s residents varies; some residents are just learning how to send emails, while others are learning how to edit photos. Tech Tutors are not expected to solve every tech issue, they are asked to try their best!

Location: Golda Meir House: 160 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466

Key responsibilities:

  • Meet with residents one-on-one either in campus Computer Center or in resident apartments.
  • Train residents on using Computer Center PC computers, printers, and scanners, as well as Chromebooks and tablets borrowed by residents from 2Life.
  • Train residents on using their own personal devices, which include laptops, tablets and smartphones.
  • Establish residents’ tech mastery goals, train residents on technical skills, write out lists of steps for residents, occasionally troubleshoot residents’ devices at a very basic level, etc.

Impact Goal: Empower residents to confidently access technology, participate in virtual programs hosted by 2Life, and connect with their loved ones and community supports.

Qualifications:

  • Volunteer must be 16 years and older for this position
  • Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin
  • Basic knowledge of computers, tablets and smartphones
  • Experience sending emails, using a smartphone, listening to audio books, uploading photos, etc.
  • Ability to explain tech terminology using simple language and in multiple ways
  • Flexibility, patience and a good sense of humor

Time Commitment/Schedule: Work with residents for 2-4 hours/week during business hours. Volunteer must commit to at least three months.

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, accomplish something rewarding, empower residents to use new technology, cultivate new intergenerational friendships, and practice your instruction skills.

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About 2Life Communities

Location:

30 Wallingford Road, Boston, MA 02135, US

Mission Statement

Inspired by Jewish values, 2Life Communities welcomes seniors from all backgrounds and enables aging in communities of engagement, connection and purpose by: Providing superior housing that is broadly affordable. Continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age. Building connections and community within our walls and in our surrounding neighborhoods. Promoting aging in community as a first choice.

Description

2Life Communities, a nonprofit organization founded in 1965, operates on the belief that all seniors should have the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment - a model we call aging in community, which directly combats the growing public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness amongst older adults.

At 2Life Communities, residents can step out the doors of their own apartments and find friendship, community, physical and intellectual stimulation, and a helping hand day or night. Serving a diverse population of 1,500 older adults, 2Life creates communities with a laser sharp focus on affordability - a tremendous concern given that Massachusetts is the state with the 2nd largest gap in the U.S. between seniors’ median income and the cost of living.

Please visit our website to learn more about how to become a 2Life Volunteer and to explore our most up to date opportunities https://2lifecommunities.org/volunteer

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Computers & Technology
Seniors
Community, Computers & Technology, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

160 Stanton AvenueNewton, MA 02466

(42.333702,-71.24259)
 

DATE POSTED

September 20, 2024

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Cantonese / Mandarin
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Work with residents for 2-4 hours/week during business hours. Volunteer must commit to at least three months.

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