Connect Online
The Connect Online project recruits volunteers who are comfortable using and sharing technology. Volunteers provide support and tuition to older people who need assistance to stay in touch with family and friends, to maintain their independence or even just to feed their curiosity.
Volunteers help out at in-person groups throughout Midlothian. Ongoing training is provided to volunteers to keep their skills up-to-date, including the opportunity to be a Digital Champion with the Connecting Scotland scheme.
Being a volunteer with Connect Online is fun and challenging. You never know what the next question might be, so participants and volunteers are always learning something new! Have a look at our Padlet for the latest technology news.
Digital Skills Groups
| Tuesday | 10.30am – 12.00pm | The Burrell Room, Pentland Park |
| 2pm – 3.30pm | St Mary’s Church, Dalkeith | |
| Wednesday | 10.30am – 12pm | Grassy Riggs, Woodburn Community Hub |
| 11am – 12.30pm | Loanhead Library | |
| 1.30pm – 3pm | The Steading, Rosewell | |
| Thursday | 10.30am – 12pm | Food Fact Friends, Penicuik |
| 2pm – 3.30pm | Penicuik Library |
We also have a pool of volunteers who can offer one-to-one support around the use of smartphones, tablets and laptops as well as a home visit.
For more info contact us at 0131 663 9471 or email volunteering@MCA.scot