Connected Canadians

Site: Ottawa - Mailing Address

Service: Technology training and support for seniors

Record #: IMP0144
Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 613-699-7896
Crisis Phone 1-877-304-5813
E-Mail info@connectedcanadians.ca
Website www.connectedcanadians.ca
Contact Form www.connectedcanadians.ca/contact
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Primary Contact Ken Roy, General Manager; Phone: 873-354-7870; Email: ken@connectedcanadians.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Technology training and support for seniors offered by technology mentors, many of whom are newcomers to Canada

  • beneficial intercultural and knowledge exchange for both parties

Instructor-led workshops (15+ participants) and 1:1 training and support sessions on a variety of topics, including:

  • staying safe on the Internet
  • using a public computer safely
  • spotting phishing and other scams
  • troubleshooting common computer problems
  • Facebook and YouTube
  • using a virus checker
  • communicating by text on your phone
  • how to use video chat
  • music and the Internet
  • using the Internet to help you cook
Hours

Administration: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Service offered also during weekends, vary by volunteers availability

Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Ages: 50 year(s) and up 
 
Adults 50 years and older
Application

Call or send an email * Volunteers : Fill out online form to apply * Organizations : Reach out to info@connectedcanadians.ca to receive customized training and support

Languages Arabic; Chinese (Mandarin); English; French; Hindi; Italian; Urdu
Fees For individual seniors: None; For organizations: based on services rendered

Site Information

Located In Community Ottawa
Address & Map
Ottawa, ON
Canada
 
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Mailing Address 78 George St 
Suite 204 
Ottawa, ON 
Canada K1N 5W1
Physical Access Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings Community Programs
InfoPod Sub Headings Recreation for Older Adults ; Volunteering

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