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Digital world for seniors: seminar to support volunteer work!
On September 23, 2025, a free seminar on digitalization in volunteer work for seniors will take place in the Schwandorf district office.
Digital world for seniors: seminar to support volunteer work!
Digitalization is on everyone's lips, and not without reason! It has also found its way into volunteer work and offers numerous opportunities to support people. A free seminar, organized by the Senior Citizens' Office of the Schwandorf District Office in cooperation with the Bavarian Seniors Academy, will take place on September 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Schwandorf District Office. This seminar is dedicated to the basics of digitalization and its importance in volunteer work, as reported oberpfalz-bote.de.
A central point of the event will be to give participants tips on security on the Internet, especially when dealing with personal data. A wide spectrum is covered, from useful apps for working with seniors to messaging apps like WhatsApp. The speakers will also take a look at future developments in the area of digitalization.
Invitation to all volunteers
The seminar is aimed at volunteers who work with seniors. Particular attention is paid to how these digital tools can be used efficiently. According to the Bavarian Senior Academy, the focus is on practical instructions to provide assistance in dealing with new technologies such as ChatGPT. Understanding the digital world is essential for volunteers to be able to provide targeted support to older people senior academy.bavaria shows.
Registration for the seminar is required and can be done online, by telephone or by email. All information about registration can be found on the Senior Academy website. The event is financed by the Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labor and Social Affairs, which adds additional value to the offer.
Skills for the digital future
According to a guide from the Digital Opportunities Foundation, competent use of digital media is not only useful, but necessary in order to actively participate in social life. Older people need to develop confidence in their own abilities in order to master the challenges of digitalization. The Digital Skills for Older People guide aims to support those who support older people. Numerous instructions and examples show how needs-based offers for seniors can be designed digital-opportunities.de.
The importance of these training opportunities cannot be overestimated. It is becoming clear that digital literacy is crucial for all ages to ensure equitable access to the digital world. These digital skills can be of great help, especially in volunteer work, where interpersonal contacts and communication skills are crucial.