The broadband for senior’s kiosk at the Collie Public Library has been running successfully for the past 6 years, and is now on the lookout for new volunteers.
The broadband for senior’s kiosk helps people over 50 years old to learn the basics of internet navigation, and provides an environment where they can ask questions about internet and computer basics.
Library Manager Alison Kidman said that the kiosk helps many seniors to learn the basics of the internet in a comfortable environment.
“Many have children and grandchildren who want their parents or grandparents to be online so they can communicate with them via the internet,” she said.
The library friendly staff and kiosk volunteers will help seniors with any computer needs or if they have another device such as a tablet that they need help with they can bring that along also.
Ms Kidman said that the kiosk gives people the confidence to be able to operate in an online environment.
“A lot of people in the senior age group who didn’t grow up with technology, and now more and more things are online including government documents so it helps them to gain confidence,” Ms Kidman said.
People who don’t have a computer at home can come in and practice and learn in an environment where they can ask for assistance.
The kiosk grew from two to three computers last year due to popularity, but they now require more volunteers to help out on a regular basis. If you can spare a few hours on a regular basis, please get in touch with the Collie Public Library.
Anyone over 50 can use the facility, and it is free of charge to use.
