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/

Creating Connections

Creating Connections supports people with learning disabilities to use the internet safely to connect with friends and family.

We can support you to learn new digital skills, get started with using a tablet or computer, how to stay safe online and how to use video chat software.

Depending on your situation and location, our team of volunteers can give sessions either in person or remotely from home. Click on picture to open website