Caring Circles Technology Educator

Caring Circles Technology Educator Caring Circles Members will serve 600 older adults in Maricopa County and focus on the CNCS priority areas Aging in Place to help promote the capacity for independent living and Healthy Futures to help provide technology education and assistance.

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Member Duties : The following is in 'addition' to the general Caring Circles member duties: Assist homebound seniors with learning the basics of operating technological devices (including but not limited to cell phones, laptops, tablets, printers). Facilitate trainings to groups on technology specific topics as needed.

Conduct home visits and phone calls (based on client need) to assist with learning their technological device and provide support through identified SMART goals.

Support volunteer recruitment & engagement efforts through participation in occasional outreach events.

Look for opportunities to further connect clients with technology and offer ongoing engagement to reduce social isolation; educate on digital media platforms for increased social connections.

Educate clients about scams that target seniors and provide clients resources and information on tech support scams, cyber bullying, phishing, baiting and how to handle threats.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Car recommended . Service Areas : Community Outreach, Elder Care, Technology . Skills : Counseling, Teaching/Tutoring, Community Organization, Communications, Computers/Technology .