Volunteer as a Digital Champion

Volunteer as a Digital Champion with us!

Do you want to help Portsmouth “Join IT up” and play your part in helping others get online?

What will you do as a Digital Champion

use your enthusiasm and experiences to inspire people to enjoy using computers and other technologies. This project focuses on those people who have little or no experience or have been alienated by technology in the past.

use your experience of working with or supporting any of the following key groups:

Older learners

Carers and the cared for (including foster families, child minders, young carers, care home residents)

Those at risk of redundancy or long term unemployed

Segregated families (e.g. naval families, shared care, those with family members in prison or offenders institutes)

Those with learning difficulties or disabilities

Those seeking citizenship in the UK

Those at risk of or recovering from illness and injury that limits physical and social mobility.

Any other disadvantaged community.

give time, either on a regular basis or in support of specific activities or events. This time could be as:

an integral part of your job

an additional component of your job (with the approval of your employer).

a volunteer

keep simple and accurate records of activities completed for the project.

We are looking for people who have:

An enthusiasm about the huge difference the internet can make to someone's life

An ability to get to know people and understand their interests and motivations

Patience with people who are learning something for the first time

An interest in working with other Digital Champions across the UK to help people to get online

What do you need to have?

Basic computer skills (being able to connect to the internet and use a web browser)
Confidence with the internet, including knowing where to go to find information
Good organisational skills
Exceptional communication and people skills
An up to date CRB check at enhanced level (we will support you to do this where necessary).
Read and accepted the Volunteer Policy document.

As a Digital Champion with us…

you can expect us to provide:

initial and ongoing training
regular support from a friendly, professional team • opportunities to network with other Champions
access to a wide range of other learning opportunities at discount prices
a starter kit of basic stationery / resources to support you in the role

You will be taking a key role in a project that will improve people’s lives, increase the time people spend having fun alongside others, and open up new avenues and interests to communities in and around the city.

Next Steps

If you are interested in becoming a Digital Champion please request a registration form which once completed will be used to book you a place on the next suitable induction and training session.

Please contact either Andrew Bishop or Anne Cassidy on 023 9262 1860 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject header “

The Learning Place, 6 Derby Road, North End, Portsmouth. PO2 8HH.