We are partnering with The Office of Seniors to hold “Tech N Talk”, FREE digital literacy events for seniors (65 years of age and older). In the fall we held our first workshop at the Charlottetown Library & Learning Centre. This spring, we began a second series of events which included an event in Charlottetown and our first event in Summerside. There will be 4 more sessions before the summer.
Upcoming Tech N Talk Dates:
Saturday, May 6, 2023: Montague Rotary Library, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, May 13, 2023: Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (Rotary Auditorium), 10:00am to 12:30pm
Saturday, May 27, 2023: Montague Rotary Library, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, June 3, 2023: Summerside Rotary Library (ADL Room), 10:30am to 12:30pm
Who Should Participate
Are you a senior who needs some support with your mobile phone or other tech devices? Participating seniors will be partnered with a knowledgeable youth from our Launch Your Life or Teen Mentoring program for technology support and mentoring. You will have up to 45 minutes with a volunteer.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• The basics of operating your devices
• Introduction to email, text & social media
• Broadening your knowledge of the internet
Youth volunteers will be providing one-to-one support to help you with things like: texting, issues with your mobile phone, setting up a Facebook account, how to access email, how to communicate with your family members online, and so much more.
Other Things You Need to Know
Please bring the devices you would like help with to the workshop. There is no registration required as this is a drop-in event.
If you enjoy the experience and are interested in working with youth, we would love to talk to you about becoming an In-School Mentor. There will be information available about the program and staff on hand to answer any questions you might have. We will also have coffee on and there will be chance to chat with a staff member about our programs.
Read more on the Tech N Talk webpage
To find out more about our programs (including Launch Your Life), check out What We Do
If you have any questions, please email Annika at annika.wiebe@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca