What is our Accessible Digital Drop-in Service all About

Our drop-in service provides a secure environment for users to enhance their digital skills and expand their social networks of support. Many users eventually volunteer as peer supporters, sharing their knowledge with others. The service is available two days a week for drop-ins, with additional days dedicated to specific project work. Situated within the local community, the service is wheelchair-accessible and includes a café for visitors to socialize over tea/coffee or a meal, fostering connections that may lead to participation in community activities like music, cinema, and arts and crafts. Our team of 17 volunteer online Chum Mentors represents a diverse range of individuals, including disabled, elderly, retired professionals, and students, contributing to an intergenerational aspect of digital learning. Some volunteers possess specialized digital skills and can provide remote assistance to homebound individuals. All volunteers undergo DSB checks and receive training on our culture, policies, and practices, including confidentiality and adult safeguarding. On average, we welcome 12 new users monthly, some requiring one-time support while others need ongoing assistance. Approximately half of those who receive ongoing support transition into becoming volunteer Online Chum Mentors, with opportunities to contribute to community development projects such as outreach, workshops, marketing events, and research. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at 0191 4661667 or email office@parkviewproject.org.uk

Get Online Week is coming soon-Oct 2024

Get online is an annual national event aimed at assisting individuals in getting online for the first time or exploring new ways to utilize the internet and enhance their digital skills. In the UK, more than 20% of the population still face challenges in accessing the internet or require support in utilizing digital services.

These events are open to all, no matter what your existing skill or experience. We just want to help you develop your online skills. To find out more just telephone 01914771667.

Stop Hate UK

Stop Hate UK is a leading anti-hate and anti-discrimination organisation for corporate, statutory, and community sectors. Today, we operate the UK’s only free dedicated 24-hour anti-Hate Crime reporting service for all monitored strands of a person’s identity or perceived identity (Disability, Race, Faith/Religion/Belief, Sexual Orientation, and Transgender identity, as well as Alternative Subculture and Gender/Misogyny.

 

At Park View Project we have online courses linked to this issue, so please browse our online support area.

Digital Unite-Digital Champions Programme

Digital Unite specialise in promoting and developing digital inclusion through a Digital Champion approach. Digital Champions are a proven, scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective way to build digital skills and confidence. The public sector, Charites, and skills, both in the workplace and in the community. With more than 25 years, experience supporting organisation across all sectors to deliver digital inclusion, we can help you with a Digital Champion approach

It is worth noting that we take a similar approach at a local level, although we tend not to support other organisations only individuals.

https://www.digitalunite.com/

Digital divides and rural realities Good Things Foundation. 11th August 2023

Minimum Digital Living Standards Project (rural areas) Dr Emma stone, Good Things Foundation):

Over the summer of 2023 Good Things Foundation hosted five stakeholder workshops to discuss rural digital exclusion. Please click on link for access to their website. There is also a list of useful resources relating to digital inequalities in rural areas of the uk.

https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2024/digital-divides-and-rural-realities.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawEpxP5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYftKz06cKl9RWvedgTdMtA-owNWYjfaMiB1LgDYZfgyI39Lw3K4Bg-VWA_aem_lSAY5M0FvtUfswIGNU1FtA

End Digital Poverty

What is Digital Poverty?

Digital poverty is the inability to interact with the online world fully, when, where, and how an individual needs to. The alarming reality is that 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 5 children in the UK are digitally excluded. This divide exacerbates socio-economic disparities, severely limiting access to education, employment, and social interaction.

Addressing digital exclusion is essential to combating poverty. Digital access is crucial for education, job opportunities, and affordable utilities. Bridging this divide is a moral imperative and a critical step towards fostering equity and unlocking significant economic benefits. Immediate and decisive action is needed to ensure everyone can fully participate in and benefit from the digital age

Here is the link for Further Information. https://www.getonlineathome.org/2024/07/31/get-online-home-support-end-digital-poverty-day/?mc_cid=59b49968c0&mc_eid=98e43f4cb0