AbilityNet Tech Volunteers

Are you passionate about the power of technology? Would you like to help us bridge the digital divide? Do you have a few hours available each month? Become a volunteer.

Many older people and disabled people experience difficulties with their technology, and can’t find the support they need.  Our amazing volunteers provide one-to-one technology support remotely and through home visits. Get involved today - apply to become a volunteer.

We are looking for more volunteers to join our team all across Cornwall to support people within their local communities with getting to grips with using technology and becoming more confident with using devices.

Find out more about being an AbilityNet through our video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMlg0zuSkgQ

Apply Online

https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/volunteer-application

How you can help

You don’t need to be a tech guru to help. Typical help requests for a volunteer include:

• Helping someone set up an email account
• Showing someone how to use online video calling via WhatsApp or Zoom
• Setting up a new device and connecting it to the internet
• Giving advice on anti-virus protection and internet safety
• Changing basic device settings to make it easier to use

A rewarding experience

Volunteering for AbilityNet is a positive, rewarding experience. Twice a year we survey our volunteers so that we can understand how they are feeling and where we can improve our volunteer scheme. The latest survey recorded an overall engagement score of 8.7 out of 10; comfortably above the benchmark. What’s more Volunteers scored us 9.0 for meaningful work and autonomy, and 8.7 for our strategy and mission.

As a volunteer with AbilityNet you’ll get:

• The chance to change the lives of disabled and older people
• Free training and support, live and online to self-study
• A local Coordinator and/or central team to support you
• The chance to network with other Tech Volunteers
• Choice over the time you spend volunteering and when you volunteer. You can fit your volunteering around existing home and work commitments 
• A reference for any paid work applications and a way to showcase your contribution on your CV
• Some volunteers have even gone on to work at AbilityNet

Download a copy of the full Tech Volunteer role description here.

Any questions? Please get in touch.

Call us on 0300 180 0028 or send an email to volunteers@abilitynet.org.uk