Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Whistlestop is looking for volunteer teachers/experienced computer users to teach older adults computer skills. Whistlestop is a nonprofit Organization based in San Rafael that provides program and services to older adults.
We need volunteers who are free on the evenings, weekends, Monday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons, and Friday mornings. Teach computer instruction to classes of about 20 students. Classes usually run once a week for 6 weeks, two hours long depending on the type of class.

A volunteer who is knowledgeable and skillful in computer instruction. Teaching experience is recommended. Must have patience.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Whistlestop

Volunteers will work with the following groups Disabled / Ill Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty Women Men 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 This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Disabilities Nonprofit Organization Education & Technology Technology We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Teaching Computer / Internet Services

Contact Person: Debbie Benedetti, Activity & Resource Center Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

930 Tamalpais Ave San Rafael, CA 94901 (See a map)

Directions:

From Hwy 101, take Central San Rafael, we are located between 3rd and 4th Street next to the 101 Highway and the old railroad tracks.   Nearest Bus Stop: Central San Rafael, 1 minute walk

5 Overall Experience   
Caring Community- I got more than I gave to Whistlestop

Serving lunch to the older adult population. This has been an extremely rewarding experience with the friendly staff and clients. posted on September 15, 2009