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Are you passionate about intercultural exchange, social impact, and creative collaboration?
The Digital Bridges Volunteer Forum is a space for young adults to connect, share ideas, and take action.
The main aim is to train elderly learners to navigate the digital world. Therefore you will be equiped with a Curriculum, methods and learning materials. You don´t have to develop this on your own.
This platform offers a lot of opportunities to engage. Join discussions, collaborate on projects, and be part of our european network with partners in Austria, Germany, The Netherlands and Turkey. The projects runs till February 2026 and is aproved by European Union, Erasmus plus program.
Volunteering with Digital Bridges means gaining hands-on experience, developing new skills, and making a real difference. Your voice matters, and your ideas can shape meaningful projects. Ready to get involved?
To sign up first read the details below, fill out the questionaire on this page and start building bridges today!
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Training , Mentorship and Volunteers Program
The Training and Mentorship Program focuses on the direct application and dissemination of the digital literacy the curriculum to the elderly, will be facilitated by trained volunteers. The specific objectives are:
- To Implement the Digital Literacy Curriculum: Deploy the newly developed curriculum through structured training sessions, ensuring elderly participants gain the necessary digital skills to navigate the digital world confidently.
- To Train Volunteers for Effective Mentorship: Equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge to provide personalized, empathetic, and effective mentorship to elderly learners, enhancing the learning experience.
- To Foster Intergenerational Connections: Create meaningful interactions between volunteers (typically younger individuals) and elderly participants, promoting mutual understanding and bridging the digital divide.
- To Evaluate and Refine the Training Approach: Collect feedback from both participants and volunteers on the trainingand mentorship experience, using this input to continuously improve the program.
These objectives contribute to the general objectives of the project by:
- Directly Enhancing Digital Literacy: The hands-on training and mentorship ensure that the curriculum’s theoretical components are translated into practical skills for the elderly, directly boosting their digital competence.
- Promoting Social Inclusion: By pairing elderly individuals with volunteers, the program combats social isolation among the elderly, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- Building Sustainable Educational Resources: Feedback loops established during this phase will inform the ongoing refinement of training materials, ensuring they remain relevant and effective for future learners.
- Encouraging Active Participation in the Digital World: Empowering the elderly with digital skills enhances their ability to participate in social, civic, and cultural activities online.
Successful Delivery of Digital Literacy Training:
A series of comprehensive training sessions based on the developed curriculum will be conducted, ensuring elderly participants acquire essential digital skills. The training will cover topics from basic computer use and internet navigation to more complex tasks like online security, digital communication, and accessing online services.
Established Network of Trained Volunteers: A cohort of volunteers will be recruited and trained to support the elderly in their digital literacy journey. These volunteers will be equipped with the pedagogical skills necessary for effective adult education, as well as a deep understanding of the curriculum and digital tools.
Enhanced Intergenerational Relationships: The program will foster positive relationships between generations, breaking down stereotypes and promoting mutual respect and understanding. Elderly participants and young volunteers will share knowledge and experiences, enriching the learning process.
Feedback and Evaluation Reports: Continuous feedback from participants and volunteers will be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of the training and mentorship. This will result in detailed reports highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement, which will guide the refinement of the program.
Increased Digital Engagement Among the Elderly: Participants will demonstrate increased confidence and competence in using digital technologies, leading to greater participation in social, cultural, and civic activities online. Success stories and case studies will be documented to showcase the program’s impact.
Sustainable Mentorship Model: The establishment of a replicable and scalable mentorship model that other organizations and communities can adopt to promote digital literacy among the elderly