Technology Assistant
The Volunteer Technology Assistant is responsible for providing computer and technology assistance to Beyond Blindness members in their homes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist and support Members undertaking BB computer activities.
- Provide one on one basic computer literacy for the members seeking assistance.
- Teach the members with procedures such as using email, researching on the internet.
- Teach and assist the members how to use smartphones.
- Assist other Volunteers involved in assisting with the program.
- Report to Operations Coordinator of any program or related Member issues.
- Adhere to all relevant Work, Health and Safety requirements.
- Adhere to the Policy regarding appropriate usage of the Internet and emails and complete the booking system relevant to the Marney Pearce Technology Lounge.
- Exercise a duty of care in relation to Beyond Blindness members.
Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Empathy towards people with a disability
- Understanding the needs for vision impaired persons when learning/operating computers
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to recognise the difference between general and confidential information
- Privacy - to respect and maintain individual’s confidentiality at all times
- An understanding of the Work, Health & Safety Act
- Ability to work with limited resources
Contact: Jimmy Brideson - 08 8367 6088 or volunteers@beyondblindness.org.au
