Become a Digital Mentor 

Help Your Community Get Online

Want to make a difference and build your digital skills?
We're looking for people in Bundaberg and surrounding areas to become volunteer Digital Mentors and support older community members build confidence using technology

About the Program

Become a Digital Mentor
What’s the Digital Mentor Program?
The training is free, flexible, and led by Wide Bay Kids with support from Good Things Foundation Australia

You’ll be trained to become a volunteer Digital Mentor, someone who helps older people in our community learn how to use phones, tablets, email, video calls, and more. You don’t need to be a tech expert, just someone who’s comfortable using technology and keen to help others

Why get involved?

Whats in it for you?

Gain skills to help you teach others how to use tech

Get free training and a certificate of completion

Build communication and leadership skills

Add valuable experience to your resume

Make a real impact in your community

Be part of a network of changemakers

Who We Are Looking For

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Who can become a Digital Mentor?

We’re seeking 100 enthusiastic people from across the Bundaberg region!

You are:

- Aged 18 to 101 years
 - A student looking for work experience
- A volunteer already involved in the local community
- A professional wanting to make a difference
 - Comfortable using tech and want to help others 
- Have time to attend training to learn to be a digital mentor
- Have time to deliver tech help sessions to older community members

What's involved?

Once selected, you will:

  • Complete a digital skills questionnaire (online)
  • Attend a training session (online or in person)
  • The training session covers: How to inspire people to learn; overcoming barriers to learning; creating inclusive learning spaces; teaching essential digital skills; facilitating discussions & activities; resources for digital mentors
  • Receive support from our Lead Digital Mentor
  • Be ready to deliver digital help to older community members

Need more info?

Have questions?

info@widebaykids.com.au
0410 443 202

WBK

This program is proudly supported by Good Things Australia through the Be Connected initiative