Libraries - Computer Buddy - Hamworthy Library
Under 18s Only
Purpose: Do you know a bit about computers? Do you like helping others learn and do you have a fair amount of patience? We all learn in different ways and Poole Libraries like to offer different ways of helping people learn how to use a computer. Computer buddies provide help either in drop-in sessions or in one-to-one sessions for people who are a little bit beyond the absolute beginner stage.
There’s more information about the programme on our website at: http://www.poole.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/libraries/learning-information-and-business/learn-to-use-a-computer/
Suggested Activities:
- assist customers with basic computer queries on topics such as using the Internet, basic word processing and using email
- provide guidance on using the Internet safely
- help customers to use tablets, smartphones, eReaders etc
- provide advice on how to research family history
- promote library online resources and IT sessions
Where: HamworthyLibrary
Time and Date: One or two sessions each week of 2 hours or more by agreement. Any day except Thursday.
Skills/Qualifications Required: A fair knowledge of using PCs (not Macs) for day-to-day tasks such as word processing and emails but no technical expertise required. The main requirements are patience and a real desire to help people learn.
Support for you: You will be supported day to day by the library staff.
Physical fitness required: Nothing specific but you should be able to sit for the duration of the session on a computer chair (or in your own wheelchair is applicable).
Are there disabled/access facilities? Yes – good facilities as a new library
Travel expenses reimbursable? Yes
Next Steps: There will be an informal discussion and a trial period
Supervisor/originator - Branch Staff
Schedule Summary
The next 10 shifts (out of 135 total shifts) for this activity are as follows
Date | Start Time | End Time |
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Thursday, February 21, 2019 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Friday, February 22, 2019 | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Monday, February 25, 2019 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Thursday, February 28, 2019 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Friday, March 01, 2019 | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Monday, March 04, 2019 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Thursday, March 07, 2019 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Friday, March 08, 2019 | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Monday, March 11, 2019 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Thursday, March 14, 2019 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |