Description:

The Computer Literacy Facilitator will work with Bridge The Digital Divide clients in a workshop setting or one-on-one to help gain basic computer literacy skills. The workshop will include participants from a wide spectrum of abilities, from highly proficient to no computer experience at all. The Computer Literacy Facilitator will help trainees gain further knowledge.

Expectations:

• Computer Literacy Facilitators are expected to have completed the online in-take form, orientation, two reference forms, and training.
• Computer Literacy Facilitators are expected to come in on time, clock in and out, and fulfill assigned tasks for their volunteer shift.
• Ideally, Computer Literacy Facilitators will have a regular schedule to provide consistent services for Bridge The Digital Divide clients.
• Volunteers are scheduled quarterly and about 3 months in advance and are expected they remain committed to the dates and times they choose.
• All volunteers are expected to uphold Bridge The Digital Divide’s Harmless and Confidentiality agreements, as well as the zero solicitations/fraternizations policies outlined in their volunteer handbook.

Outcomes:

Workshops and support groups provide women with access to expert-level instructors knowledgeable in specific subject matter, as well as a safe learning environment of peers to network with. The efforts of Computer Literacy Facilitators directly empowers women to learn new skills and techniques applicable in everyday life.