Gifted a gadget this Christmas? Free and friendly help is available
If
you have been gifted a computer or gadget over Christmas and don’t know
how to switch it on or make the most of it then help is at hand.
There
are over 75 Digital Champions volunteering in Dorset libraries to help
people with computers, tablets, phones and more. Most have gained
experience from
their professional careers.
Around
21% of people are not confident using the internet – that’s around
150,000 people across Dorset. And 70,000 of these have never been
online.
Not
everybody has access or the desire to use computers but attending a
session may spark an interest. Many learners have bought a tablet or
similar, because
of the programme.
Carol
and Allan Lander in Swanage, Dorset, were helped by Simon Parvin,
Digital Champion based in Swanage. They attended as a couple at the
library.
Carol
said: “Simon was very patient and helped me where I was having
difficulty. He explained things fully. My friend recently bought a new
smartphone, I told
her to go and see Simon. We were both impressed with his patience. It
was incredible. Before, I could get as far as putting the power plug in
and now I no longer fear computers crashing in front of me.
Allan
had some knowledge of computers. He wanted to know about PayPal
specifically, an online payments system. It supports online money
transfers and serves
as an electronic alternative to cheques.”
Digital
Champion Simon said: “So much in life now depends on using computers, I
am pleased to be able to help people to get going, and to solve their
many and
varied problems. It is a vital service and good to see people gain
experience and confidence with their computing skills.”
People
without a device can learn free of charge on the library facilities.
The sessions are held in a friendly environment and you go at your own
pace.
Some
Dorset residents say they feel excluded if they are offline and that
learning with a Digital Champion boosts their confidence and helps them
stay safe and
independent.
Thanks to the Superfast Dorset team it is easy to find your nearest volunteer. Call Dorset’s Digital Champion helpline on 01305 221048 and we’ll answer any questions about the support available. All our help is free.
Digital Champion Team Superfast Dorset Dorset Council
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