Digital Inclusion

Our goal is to increase accessibility and training offered to people across the digital divide, by engaging skilled volunteers in projects that strengthen resources, increase knowledge and build and bolster skills of non-profit employees and their constituents.

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NTR Computer Thrift Store - Family Friendly
Saturdays, September 13 & 27, 10:00am-12:00pm
(3-15 volunteers needed; Fairmount Area/2 Saturdays)
Nonprofit Technology Resources serves low-income Philadelphia residents by recycling used computers, providing hands on training and assisting community-based service organizations to use computers in their work. Join in the fun by sorting and organizing donated equipment.
Project Leader:
Pamela Elchert Thurmond, 215-629-1051 (h); pelchert@hotmail.com

Casa Farnese Computer Session - (Wheelchair Accessible)
Mondays, September 8 & 22, 6:00pm-7:00pm
(2-4 volunteers needed; Center City / 2^nd & 4^thMondays)
Go online! Help seniors improve their computer skills by teaching them the basics of email, typing and Internet usage.
Project Leaders:
9/8: Robert Starrett, 215-913-2369, starrett.robert@gmail.com
9/22: Kate Malia, 215-49-3710 (h), ktmalia8@hotmail.com

American Postal Workers House Computer Session - (Wheelchair Accessible, Family Friendly)
Wednesday, September 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm
(1-2 volunteers needed; Center City/3^rdWednesday)
Help senior and special needs residents at this apartment complex to keep in touch with their loved ones and brush up on their computer skills. Volunteers will teach e-mail, letter writing, and Internet skills and/or coach residents to use various software programs.
Project Leader:
Valerie Christy, 215-640-5421 (w); Valerie.Christy@ace-ina.com