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Are you feeling lost in a digital maze? Or perhaps a friend or family member would benefit from learning more about their digital device? Hope in the Community is here to help YOU make the most of your digital devices whether this is a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop – android or iPhone.
We offer FREE essential skills training with one to one digital tuition for anyone aged 50+ in North Ayrshire – please contact us for more information and to book an appointment. We regularly review our days and locations so get in touch and let us know where you would like to see a group or 1-2-1 sessions.
Hope in the Community supports people aged 50+ across North Ayrshire to gain essential digital skills. Whether you are using an Apple or Android smartphone, tablet or laptop (iPad/iPhone, Kindle, Samsung, Nokia etc) we can help you learn how to use your device effectively and safely.
We do this with one-to-one support so you get all the initial support you require guiding you through the basics of using your device including:
– how to use your device
– finding your way around email
– how to browse the internet
– how to stay safe while you are online
– using social media, Zoom and WhatsApp etc to connect with family and friends
Once you have completed your free sessions, you may wish to move on to our small group sessions where you can learn more about using the internet and your device.
Many of our learners begin with zero, or almost zero knowledge of how to use their devices and progress to being confident in the use of email, video calling, searching the web and even sharing what they have learnt with others by becoming a digital volunteer.
Please get in touch if you need some help to stay connected.
This is where CLASP Digital learners can find information and links relating to the digital environment.
Age UK have a comprehensive glossary of online terms – from apps to Zoom, and from devices to YouTube. If you are coming across all these new words for the first time, Age UK’s A-Z of online terms will explain what they mean. Click or tap the link: www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/work-learning/technology-internet/online-terms/
Digital Buddies (DigiBuds) are our team of trusted volunteers who help our Digital Learners to use their devices effectively and navigate the online world safely. They provide one-to-one support to service users all over north Ayrshire. If you have any time to spare, we would love to see you get involved. If you have any questions, give us a ring on 01294 602711
CLASP Digital offers for all our ‘DigiBuds’ – if you are interested in volunteering for CLASP Digital, visit our volunteering page for more information.
Already a DigiBud? Here are some useful links to resources which you may find useful in delivering support to our service users:
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations – Digital Homepage:
scvo.org.uk/digital
Basic/Essential Digital Skills:
digitalparticipation.scot/skill-up
Digital Participation Charter Resource Page:
digitalparticipation.scot/resources/reports
Essential Digital Skills Framework (May 2018) – including publication download:
www.thetechpartnership.com/basic-digital-skills/basic-digital-skills-framework/
Digital Unite (self-teaching) resources:
www.digitalunite.com/guides
If you are interested in finding out more about our Digital project you can telephone us on 01294 602 711 option 3 and speak with Paul, our Part-time Digital Co-ordinator.
you can email us at: paul@clasps.org.uk or make an enquiry through our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hope in the Community has created some short videos to promote our service and highlight the impact that the project has had for the people we work with. Simply tap or click on any of the videos below to watch. For more videos click on the video symbol above to visit the CLASP Digital YouTube Channel
In June 2022, CLASP Digital celebrated receiving a Digital CLD Award – to find out more please see our news section and visit digitalcldawards.com for more information on the award
Our Digital project is part of the HOPE in the Community project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
