ALONE is a national organisation that supports older persons to age well in their homes and communities. ALONE Community Impact Network is offering FREE digital champion training to organisations staff and volunteers so they can support older persons use their phone/device and get online. A Digital Champion gives an older person the confidence, basic digital skills and knowledge to use their device and make the most of being online.
- This training is offered to external groups, services/organisations so they can support older individuals with basic digital skills to use their phone/device and get online. The format is a 1-hour self-directed eLearning and a 2.5-hour workshop (online or in person depending on numbers).
- For volunteers of external groups, services/organisations we offer the free 1-hour e-learning resource.
- Ongoing support & check-ins are provided to ensure you are confident in your Digital Champion role supporting the individuals with digital skills. To learn more about how ALONE can support your organisation in upskilling older persons, please contact digitalskills@alone.ie
Our online training dates available for November are:
- November Thursday 23rd: 11am – 1pm
- November Thursday 30th: 11am – 1pm
You can Register Here for the November dates. You can also avail of information on further training dates and in-person training dates by registering or emailing at: digitalskills@alone.ie
We would also like to share details with you on the: ALONE’s Schools/Youth Digital Champion Programme. Digital Champion training to offered to students and youths nationwide so they can support older persons use their phone or device and be comfortable online. This a great opportunity for both young and old to learn new skills and transfer knowledge to help bridge the digital skills gap amongst older persons and foster a greater understanding between the two generations. Further details on the free training programme are in the attached leaflet information and you can register your interest here: Schools/Youth Digital Champion Registration . Once this registration form is received, they will be in contact to chat through more details and to arrange scheduling.
Digital skills and connection to family and friends is a huge issue faced by many older persons.