Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion is a new digital media project available in three London boroughs, which brings older and younger people together.
The project involves young people between the ages of 16 and 25 helping to design, develop and deliver a series of workshops for older people in their local area. The sessions will aim to help older people to learn more about using the internet – both for socializing and accessing services – and to understand the advantages of mobile phones and digital cameras.
The workshops will take place over eight weeks at Peabody centres in Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Islington. Both the younger and older people will have an opportunity to help decide what topics will be covered. The project will run until April 2010.
What's in it for you?
As a volunteer, you can:
- Improve your skills in media and digital technology
- Access free training
- Develop leadership skills
- Get free mobile phone top-up or iTunes vouchers
If you’re an older person in Southwark, Tower Hamlets or Islington, you can:
- Improve your skills and confidence in using technology
- Make new friends using social networking sites on the web
- Get ready for the digital TV switchover
- Improve access to local services using the internet or mobile phones
- Get a free top-up for your mobile phone
How to get involved
Look out for publicity in your local community centre, sheltered scheme or learning centre. If you want to sign up for the scheme or find out more, please email us.
Digital Inclusion is funded by vinvolved, the national youth volunteering charity.
