Accompanying older people into the digital world

A new qualification round for media mentors in Jena and the surrounding districts will start next year. We are looking for committed volunteers who would like to support older people with questions about smartphones, tablets and the internet.

Digital media offer many opportunities: Sharing photos and messages via WhatsApp, making video calls, shopping safely online or using media libraries. But not everyone feels safe in this digital world. This is where media mentors come into play: they patiently support older people at eye level as they take their first steps in the digital world.

The "Active with media - media mentorsfor senior citizens" project run by the Mit Medien e.V. association offers free online training. This comprises five units on a Wednesday:

• 22.01.2025, 10:00-11:30 a.m.: Introductory and information event
• 29.01.2025, 10:00-13:00: Opportunities and possible uses of digital media
• 05.02.2025, 10:00-13:00: Risks and protection when using digital media - Part 1
• 12.02.2025, 10:00-13:00: Risks and protection when using digital media - Part 2
• 19.02.2025, 10:00-13:00: Framework conditions for educational offers and organization

Registration and further information:

Phone: 0178-6980155
E-mail: aktiv@mitmedien.net(link sends email)
Website: www.mitmedien.net/aktiv-mit-medien(link is external)

The City of Jena's Senior Citizens' Office is happy to help you find volunteering opportunities in Jena. Anyone interested can contact us directly on 00 49 3641 - 310 00 92 or by e-mail at kontakt@seniorenbuero-jena.de(link sends email).

Background:

Since 2017, the "Active with Media" project has been training media-savvy people to accompany older people on their way into the digital world on a voluntary basis. The project is funded by the Thuringian Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health, Women and Family.

Join us in shaping digital participation - become a media mentor!