Volunteer to be a Digital Champion
Who are our Digital Champions?
We recruit and train residents who have a keen interest supporting others to develop their digital skills.
Many of our Champions are on their own learning journey towards employment and we aim to support and equip them with the necessary experience.
Do you want to empower your community through digital? Are you eager to develop your employability and mentoring skills? The Digital Champions programme aims to deliver digital skills to residents to help with their digital literacy. You'll be empowering Hounslow residents by supporting them with fundamental digital skills and increasing their confidence around technology.
Sign up to become a Digital Champion
What is on offer
What will I be doing?
- You will be providing basic digital skills sessions to residents in the community who need online help. Some examples include: helping someone set up emails, guiding someone using social media, helping someone use job search engines etc.
- You will be using ‘Learn My Way’ – a training programme provided by The Good Things Foundation - to support residents as well as drawing from your own skills and experiences.
What impact will this have?
- The opportunity to develop your own skills and knowledge around digital technology.
- Free CPD accredited online training so you know better how to work with others and what sort of things you could teach them.
- The chance to part of a community of Champions who can help each other and share ideas.
- Rewarding and satisfying role knowing you’ve made a difference to someone else.
Commitment:
- This is a flexible volunteer role – you will only have to dedicate up to 2-3 hours a week.
Training and skills
- Virtual training will be provided by Community Fibre.
- Training will include an induction, role play and understanding supporting sessions in the community.
- You will receive a CPD accreditation on completion of training.
- After 3 months, you will receive a completion certificate from the London Borough of Hounslow to thank you for contributing to your community.
Background checks
- DBS check will be carried out.
Locations:
- This will be in-person based in libraries in the borough.
- Hounslow Library, Heston Library, Cranford Library and Feltham Library.
Sign up
Email: To sign up or for more information, call/text 07816 538944 or email GetOnline@hounslow.gov.uk.
Or scan QR code to register your interest
