About Carrickmacross Branch Library
Carrickmacross Library offers a vibrant and friendly service to the community. The library offers a wide range of materials for borrowing and provides many other services to both regular library users and those passing through. There is an extensive selection of books, from best sellers and biographies, to travel guides, sports, DIY and gardening books. In addition the Library houses a suite of IT facilities including 16 desktop computers for public use, printing, scanning and photocopying facilities and Wi-Fi throughout.
What's Involved
Carrickmacross Library are seeking a volunteer computer tutor to give some basic IT classes over the summer. This is a small group of students who have little or no IT skills at present.
Classes will take place in the library using the library facilities.
This role might suit a student or someone with time to spare over the summer weeks.
What's required for this position
Volunteers should be confident in the use of mobile technology and computers. Patience and good communication skills are key to this role.
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Education/ Training
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Minimum time commitment: 1 month
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Carrickmacross Library
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will get an opportunity to meet new people, help others in their community and use their computer knowledge for the benefit of others.
