Are you tech-savvy? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? The CCACC 1-on-1 Tech Support for Seniors Program is an online initiative designed to provide personalized assistance and support to seniors who may be unfamiliar with digital devices, applications, or online platforms. Our goal is to bridge the generational technology gap and empower older adults to stay connected and engaged in today's digital society.
Time: Every Monday, 4:00-5:30 PM , all year round
Location: online, Zoom sessions
As a student volunteer, you will play a crucial role in helping seniors navigate the digital landscape. Your responsibilities will include:
1️⃣ Providing patient and personalized tech support to seniors through Zoom sessions hosted by CCACC staff. 2️⃣ Teaching essential digital skills such as email usage, online communication, and accessing online resources. 3️⃣ Offering reassurance, empathy, and a friendly presence to help seniors build confidence in using technology.
While making a great impact on the lives of seniors, you will develop empathy and patience, hone your communication skills, understand and address the unique needs of older adults, and gain valuable experience in tech support, teaching and working with diverse populations.
CCACC strictly follows the updated MCPS SSL Guidelines for Virtual Opportunities, which include the following:
- A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.
- Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.
- Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.
- The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.
- Virtual sessions will not be recorded.
- Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.
- Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.
Ready to empower seniors in their digital journey? Join our team of compassionate student volunteers and make a positive impact in the lives of older adults! To apply, email education@ccacc-dc.org and fill out the volunteer application form.
Questions? Contact us at (301) 820-7200 X8119
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.
