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Park View Project

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"Local Voices mean Local Choices" - Community Web

Supporting informal learning, volunteer opportunities and access to membership of social circles of support via our web-based platforms 

Fancy yourself as a volunteer Online Chum? if so, why not come and join us and we'll train you to mentor others who have digital challenges and difficulties using mobile products. You don't need to be a 'wiz kid', common sense and a desire to help others is all we expect.

Support individuals to access our informal learning programme called Community Reporters

  • Help members carry out assignments such as creating articles, features or stories about their community using our Community Reporters Active Learning program. 

  • Assist individuals to maximise their use of a variety of mobile products (Smart phones, iPads, Laptops)

  • Support those with different 'abilities' to get online and potentially, offline community - based activities

  • Help those who have been a target of cyber-crime, cyber bullying, as well as guidance in making safe social connections.

  • Support older and disabled people to gain maximum use of their online presence by assisting in accessing online socially essential services. 
    • Support Park View project in a range of community events.

    • Create your own stories, events, features and articles.

  • Help us with our information data collection; website management; marketing; trialing new learning programs and newsletter production.  
  • You don't have to have experience to get involved, help is always at hand and you can create your own portfolio.

    Drop in sessions at our Shiremoor site are Tuesday 12.00 noon - 6.30 pm & Wednesday 12.00 noon - 6.30 pm   

    Download application form

    Download volunteer Online Chum Mentor application form here.
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