Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteer will be trained to teach residents and short-term rehabilitation guests in how to use the touch screen computer and how to access the TouchTownUSA resources so they may e-mail their family and friends, go on the web, meet others with similar interests, read a hometown newspaper, and use it for recreational games. Some persons will need to "use your hands" on the computer because of the physical limits they have. You may find yourself helping someone to see pictures of their grandkids on Facebook, be in a chat group with an elder a thousand miles away, or find their favorite family vacation spot from years ago.
It is a great way to get to know someone and make a difference in their daily life. Usually day times work best from 9:30 am to 5pm. A regular weekly commitment to come for a period of time helps you get to know people. They get to know you and when you're available. This is a one on one volunteer opportunity.

The volunteer should know how to run a computer, have good listening skills, and be willing to follow our computer & internet protocols. Background screening, orientation, and training are provided.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Saint Elizabeth Manor, East Bay

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly

Contact Person: Rev. David Proctor, Director Of Spirituality And Community Services, (401) 253-2300 x137, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1 Dawn Hill Bristol, RI 02809 (See a map)

Directions:

FROM BARRINGTON, RI Take Route 114 East toward Warren and Bristol, At the intersection with Route 103, Turn LEFT onto Route 103 and then RIGHT onto Route 136 South for several miles. Just after Arnold Lumber which is on your right, there will be a stop light. At the light, TURN RIGHT onto Chestnut Street, then TURN RIGHT onto Alan Drive, and then TURN RIGHT onto Dawn Hill Road which is St. Elizabeth Manor. Please park in the right or left hand parking lots. FROM FALL RIVER, MA Take Route 195 WEST to Exit 2. Take Exit 2, Route 136 SOUTH (toward Warren & Bristol) Go for 6.3 miles. Just after Arnold Lumber which is on your right, there will be a stop light. At the light, TURN RIGHT onto Chestnut Street, then TURN RIGHT onto Alan Drive, and then TURN RIGHT onto Dawn Hill Road which is St. Elizabeth Manor. Please park in the right or left hand parking lots. FROM PORTSMOUTH and NEWPORT, RI Cross the Mount Hope Bridge into Bristol, taking Route 136 NORTH for 3.0 miles to Chestnut Street. At the Chestnut Street stoplight, TURN LEFT onto Chestnut Street, Then TURN RIGHT onto Alan Drive, and then TURN RIGHT onto Dawn Hill Road which is St. Elizabeth Manor. Please park in the right or left hand parking lots.   Nearest Bus Stop: Providence 60/Newport In/Outbound, .2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes