{"id":287,"date":"2019-01-26T22:58:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-26T22:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/?page_id=287"},"modified":"2025-11-24T12:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:39:41","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/get-involved\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Volunteering<\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\">Current Opportunities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Marketing Manager<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Location: St Albans District Organisation: Computer Friendly (Non-profit)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Help bridge the digital divide!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">We&#8217;re looking for a creative and organised volunteer to lead marketing efforts\u2014promoting our low-cost computer training for adults, including the digitally excluded.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">You Will:<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00b7 <em><strong>Create<\/strong> adverts, leaflets &amp; social media content<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00b7 <strong>Promote<\/strong> courses, drop-ins &amp; recycling services<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00b7 <strong>Boost<\/strong> our online presence &amp; brand awareness<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00b7 <strong>Use<\/strong> tools like WordPress, Google Analytics &amp; Microsoft Office<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">You are:<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00b7 <em>A strong communicator<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00b7 Social media savvy<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00b7 Passionate about making a difference<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Interested?<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0&#8220;<b>Your experience can make a real difference.<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Ready to start?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Go to the\u00a0<b><a id=\"OWAa68406b5-b22a-465f-c441-646295968ef5\" title=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Volunteers page<\/a><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b>and fill out the<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>\u2018New Volunteer \u2013 Initial Enquiry<\/b>\u2018 form to get in touch.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Volunteer Coordinator<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Give Your Skills to a Cause You Care About! (St Albans\/Harpenden)<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Do you have a strong background in administration or HR and are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? We need a kind and organised\u00a0<b><span class=\"markjmjxar6ml\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Volunteer<\/span>\u00a0Coordinator<\/b>\u00a0to help us welcome and support our fantastic\u00a0<span class=\"markjmjxar6ml\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">volunteer<\/span>s.<\/div>\n<div>This long-term,\u00a0<span class=\"markjmjxar6ml\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">volunteer<\/span>ing role is perfect for someone who loves to connect with people. You will be responsible for:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Helping<\/strong> us find and welcome new\u00a0<span class=\"markjmjxar6ml\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">volunteer<\/span>s.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Making<\/strong> sure new team members feel supported and well-trained.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Creating<\/strong> a friendly &#8216;buddy&#8217; system for new\u00a0<span class=\"markjmjxar6ml\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">volunteer<\/span>s.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Organising<\/strong> ongoing training and support for our current\u00a0<span class=\"markjmjxar6ml\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">volunteer<\/span>s.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Your experience can make a real difference.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Ready to start?<br \/>\nGo to the <\/b><b><u><a id=\"OWA72ae8f38-1c64-1784-cabe-a7d635c6e170\" title=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><span class=\"markjmjxar6ml\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Volunteer<\/span>s page<\/a><\/u><\/b><b> and fill out the<br \/>\n&#8216;New\u00a0<span class=\"markjmjxar6ml\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Volunteer<\/span>\u00a0&#8211; Initial Enquiry&#8217; form to get in touch<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Why Volunteer with Computer Friendly?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons why people volunteer with us. Some people volunteer to meet new people and others to gain experience. Whatever your reason, we&#8217;re very grateful for your help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteering can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Learn or develop your skills<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Gain valuable work experience<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Make new friends and have fun<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Build your confidence.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your volunteering helps us to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Build the confidence of newcomers to computing<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Deliver varied computer training courses<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Deliver courses in different venues<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Spread the word about our work<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Increase our flexibility<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Support our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/venues\/#drop_in_centers\">drop-in sessions<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How can you help?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Computer Friendly always needs new volunteers, with a range of skills, with a knowledge of computers or without, as there are many ways you could help.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Deliver training courses or help students with Publicity and marketing<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Use social networks such as Facebook and Twitter<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>General office support including database management and assisting with telephone duties, course enquirers and bookings<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Help our team deliver training and help Visually Impaired people<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills we are currently looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are currently looking for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Helping and Teaching for iPad courses<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Helping and Teaching with Android courses<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Organising our events such as Taster Sessions (little technical knowledge needed)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Helping and Teaching with MS Office courses<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Helping with our Windows and Internet beginner courses<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please get in touch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have some knowledge of Macs, Chromebooks, Windows PCs, iPads, Androids (or other operating systems) and would like to help for a few hours a week, please click on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/u3gW0TYM9Y\">New Volunteer &#8211; Initial Enquiry<\/a><\/strong> and complete the form online; we will then make personal contact.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you&#8217;d like more information please give us a call on <strong>01727 617359,<br \/>\n<\/strong> Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.<br \/>\n<em><span class=\"C-7\">You can leave a message at other times and one of the team will get back to you.<\/span><\/em><br \/>\nOr you can email <strong><a href=\"mailto:volunteering@computerfriendly.org.uk\">volunteering@computerfriendly.org.uk<\/a><\/strong>.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will help train volunteers who are interested to gain a variety of IT or admin skills.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today to see what you can do for us and what we can do for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We would love your help!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteering Current Opportunities Marketing Manager Location: St Albans District Organisation: Computer Friendly (Non-profit) Help bridge <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1648,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-287","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"campaignId":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=287"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/287\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5379,"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/287\/revisions\/5379"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk\/computer-friendly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}