Digital Champion Lead Volunteer for Leonard Cheshire. Posted 22.07.2021
Digital champion lead Volunteer.
This role will support delivery of the Discover IT programme.
The Lead Volunteer will support the Regional Digital Inclusion Coordinators supervising,
training and guiding Digital Champion volunteers. It is expected that the Lead Volunteer
will support up to 10 volunteers delivering digital sessions to our clients as well as
ideally delivering sessions themselves.
The Lead volunteer role will include:
Inducting volunteers to Discover IT clients and centres, to Digital Champion
toolkits and processes.
Liaise between the Coordinator, the clients, centres and volunteers.
Encouraging disabled people to feel confident in using computer technology.
Ideally helping clients set up and get started on their IT equipment,
troubleshooting IT issues and supporting clients with basic IT skills.
This is a great role for someone who is comfortable using computers and online
channels, and who would like to help disabled people to harness the power of
technology. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed, if agreed in advance.
The role could be in person at any centre in the UK, in the client's home, or on the
phone/via Skype.
At Leonard Cheshire Disability, we work for a society in which every person is equally
valued. We believe that disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the
way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute
economically, and to participate fully in society.
Skills needed:
General IT Skills
Reliable
Good listening and explaining skills
Interest in the volunteering sector
Willing to support choice and independence for disabled people
Non-judgemental, empathetic and patient.
To apply for this exciting role, or for further information, please "Fill in an Application" form.
Mission Statement
Hydon Hill is a residential home (with nursing care), providing a range of services for adults with physical disabilities. Ages range from late teens to retirement age.
Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills AONB, our home was purpose-built in the 1970s and is surrounded by peaceful woodland. The scenic and historic town of Godalming is just a short drive away - it offers many useful amenities, including excellent shops, restaurants and pubs.
Our residents make sure their home has a lively atmosphere. At their request, we offer lots of activities in the home, including arts and crafts, games, cooking, and movie-watching. We also have a lovely garden and our own charity shop on site ( - donations and shoppers always welcome between 11.00 and 3.00 pm).
Our fully-trained staff work hard to ensure everyone is happy in their home. We support our residents to be independent and to take part in community activities as they wish.
The internationally known Leonard Cheshire Organisation has been offering residential care to people with long term disabilities for over 70 years. Join our team and you will have a wealth of experience and expertise to work with.
Whether you join us for 1 hour a month or multiple hours per week, you will be much valued by our residents and greatly rewarded by knowing you are making such a valuable contribution.
Thank you for your interest.