Photo: July 2007, Kami Griffiths holds up a USB drive while teaching a digital skills class at the Hayes Valley Learning Center in San Francisco. “If you’re interested in starting... read more →
“It’s not about the computer. That is an aspect of the work, but it is mostly about teaching, communication, and meeting people where they are,” says Jared Boddum, one of... read more →
“Do good for others, and it may come back in unexpected ways.” This cliche proved true for volunteer digital coach Lauren Woolley. Throughout their Home Connect sessions, Lauren and her... read more →
"My learner is interested in my success, and I'm interested in her success," says volunteer digital coach Ariana Chen. "I love how passionate the older adults are to learn, grow,... read more →
Community Tech Network is, above all, a community. It is a web of people — each with their own unique skills and perspectives — making a collaborative effort to transform... read more →
"My learner and I have built a grandmother-granddaughter relationship," says volunteer Joyce Banks. "I treat her like my grandmother, and she treats me like a granddaughter. We spend a lot... read more →
CTN volunteer Sean Lee adheres to the Asian philosophy of "filial piety"— he was taught to have the utmost respect for his elders and a dedication to serving them. "Since... read more →
Crystal Why's life has been grounded in connecting with others through theater and performing arts. Crystal recently experienced a major lifestyle change: A lengthy surgical recovery and the pandemic's unexpected... read more →
When Daniel Rascon was doing a full-time remote internship this summer, his employer gave him time off to do volunteer work. While searching for remote volunteer opportunities that would help... read more →
Deepa lives in Chicago and currently works remotely for a Chicago company in systems implementation. Over the past three years, she has taught her grandparents, who live in an assisted... read more →