Digital Champion

Become a Digital Champion and help your local community get connected!

Are you:

• Comfortable using digital technology like email and the internet?
• Able to spare 1–2 hours a week or month?
• A good communicator who enjoys helping others learn new skills?
• Confident working with people one-to-one or in small groups?

If so, why not become a Digital Champion with Hive Portsmouth?

In today's world, digital skills are essential — they help people save time and money, stay connected, and access vital information. Yet, millions of people in the UK have never been online.

As a Digital Champion, you’ll support others to get the most out of being online.

You might:

• Show someone how to search the web using Google
• Help set up an email account
• Support someone in using the internet to find health or care information
• Explain basic digital terms and internet jargon

In return, you’ll receive:

• Opportunities to grow your own digital skills and confidence
• Support from a friendly community of fellow Digital Champions
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in someone’s life

Join us and help bridge the digital divide in Portsmouth!

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered ([email protected]). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth.

What skills do I need?

• Good communication skills 
• Excellent IT skills and Knowledge 
• Confident teaching people how to learn IT skills 

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.