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SPANISH SPEAKERS NEEDED- Help Adults Develop Essential Computer skills at Syracuse Housing Authority

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ORGANIZATION: LiteracyCNY

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Help Adults in Your Community Learn Essential Digital Skills- Volunteer with LiteracyCNY to Bridge the Digital Divide!

LiteracyCNY is looking for dedicated Spanish-speaking volunteers to help adults in the City of Syracuse learn essential computer, smartphone, and tablet skills. In partnership with Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA), LiteracyCNY schedules sessions for Digital Literacy Volunteers to work with residents to develop their digital skills. SHA serves hundreds of spanish speakers who struggle with English. Your ability to communicate in both English and Spanish will make a significant impact in helping SHA residents impacted by the digital divide.

Commitment Details:

  • Time Commitment: Volunteer for 2-3 two-hour sessions per month, sessions are scheduled on weekdays
  • Location: SHA's 15 residential properties are dispersed throughout the City of Syracuse. SHA offers low-income housing tax credits, public housing, and Housing Choice Vouchers. These locations serve populations that are significantly impacted by the digital divide.
    • Drop-in sessions are located in public spaces such as community rooms and computer labs. LiteracyCNY volunteers do not enter private homes.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist individuals with beginner-level digital skills, including operating computers, smartphones, and tablets.
  • Support residents in navigating digital platforms and using technology to access essential services and information.
  • Provide bilingual assistance (English/Spanish) to help overcome communication barriers in digital literacy.

Requirements:

  • Complete our Digital Literacy Volunteer Training to learn about the program’s goals, the communities we serve, and how you can make an impact.
  • Be available for 2-3 two hour sessions per month

Interested?

  • Signup for a training and become a Digital Literacy Volunteer HERE → https://literacycny.org/become-a-digital-literacy-volunteer/

Learn More:

  • Check out our Digital Literacy Sites and a live Schedule HERE → https://literacycny.org/sites-schedules/
  • Learn more about our Digital Literacy program HERE → https://literacycny.org/digital-literacy-program-overview/

Questions about this volunteer opportunity can be directed to LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Coordinator Lydia Torres, Ltorres@literacycny.org, (315)643-0282.

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About LiteracyCNY

Location:

P.O. Box 446, Syracuse, NY 13201, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to improve the reading, English language, math and digital literacy skills of adults in Central New York. Our trained volunteers support participants in achieving their personal goals to fully participate in the community as citizens, parents, consumers and workers.

Description

Through the use of one-to-one tutoring, small group classes, conversation groups, drop-in or appointment-based computer help, and online learning tools and resources LiteracyCNY uses volunteers to help members of the community to increase their skills in reading, math, English language, and digital literacy so that they are able to fully engage in life as parents, workers, consumers, and citizens.

Please note: All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, fluent in English, and have completed high school or the equivalent. Tutoring opportunities are available in Onondaga County. Digital Literacy Volunteer opportunities are available in Onondaga, Madison, Oneida, and Herkimer Counties.

CAUSE AREAS

Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Seniors
Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

13202

(43.048164,-76.147316)
 

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • Adult Education
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Google Apps
  • Internet Research
  • PC Platform

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours per session
  • Experience working with computers, mobile devices, and general internet navigation. Reliable transportation, ability to work with a diverse population with patience and empathy. Comfortable working independently.

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