We are supporting this year’s Get Online Week (14 - 20 October 2024) by celebrating our team of Digital Champions, who help us in our vital mission to give everyone the tools, confidence and skills to get connected and flourish in a digital world.
These inspiring volunteers share our belief that the internet is for everyone and driven by this passion, they are playing a crucial role in helping us bridge the digital divide.
Want to boost your digital skills? Our Digital Champions can help
Our friendly, fully trained champions provide free one-to-one support that is tailored to your needs. No matter where you are on your journey, whether it’s getting the hang of using a smartphone, tablet or computer, sharpening budding digital skills or mastering new ones, they stand ready to help.
With much of life going online nowadays, our support is there to ensure you don’t get left behind. We can help give you the know-how on accessing online services, such as GP appointments, staying connected with friends and family, finding the best online deals and making savings on your shopping, and boost your chances of finding a new job with digital CVs and online job searches. We can also help you access streaming services and provide everything you need to know on navigating the internet safely.
Our Digital Champions are based in Digital hubs in Clarion communities around the country, including libraries, community centres, over 55’s housing schemes and job clubs.
If you are interested in receiving tailored digital skills training suited to your needs, complete our form below.
We have a whole range of digital drop-in sessions taking place throughout Get Online Week. Email us to find out your nearest drop-in.
Join our Digital Champions and make a difference
If you would like to inspire and motivate people to get online and gain the digital skills that will be a significant gamechanger in their life, why not join our vibrant network of champions?
Not only is it a rewarding opportunity to share your knowledge and keep your skills fresh (we offer free online training) but it is also a great way to connect with your community, make new friends, and even gain invaluable work-related experience.
Anyone can be a Digital Champion, no matter your background, age or ability.
Ola’s story
Ola began his journey with Clarion last year as a Digital Champion before becoming a Digital Champion Mentor and then a Neighbourhood Response Officer. His story showcases how becoming a Digital Champion can make a positive difference to people’s lives and gift you a priceless sense of fulfilment.
“I first heard about the Digital Champions role in June 2023. I found that Clarion’s goals aligned with the way I wanted to work and the kind of environment I wanted to work in, with residents being at the heart.
“As a Digital Champion, I worked with residents and anybody in the community that required support, including vulnerable and older people, or those who wouldn’t consider themselves digitally savvy. We provided devices and the digital support to get them online according to their needs.
“We had residents with varying vulnerabilities, such as hearing loss and language barriers, and we adapt the learning experience to each person.
“One resident came in frustrated because they didn’t know how to pay for parking online. After working with him he was able to start using it by himself. Other residents were unable to use their laptops, so we taught them basic skills. From there, they were able to progress, including making video calls so they could connect with loved ones. Just by knowing how to operate a mobile phone can connect them with friends and relatives rather than feeling lovely and having no one to talk to.
“People considering signing up should know that in the role, you don’t just give opportunities to others, but you gain new opportunities, too.”
