Tech Support Volunteer

Use your interest in tech to support independence.

Sight Support Worthing (SSW) is looking for Tech Support Volunteers to help blind and partially sighted people get the most from their devices. Whether it’s setting up accessibility features, troubleshooting an app, or installing a smart speaker, your support can make everyday tasks easier and more empowering.

This is a great opportunity to build experience in assistive technology or charity work while making a meaningful difference in the community.

Role: Tech Support Volunteer

Reporting to: Tech Advisors

Hours/Days: To be agreed

Location: Sight Support Worthing, Rowlands Road, and home visits (company vehicle available if required).

Role Description

Tech Support Volunteers provide one-to-one support to clients with their phones, tablets, computers, and other devices. Support may take place during tech drop-in sessions at our centre or via pre-arranged home visits for those unable to travel or using non-portable devices. The hours and time commitments are flexible depending on your availability, but we require volunteers to commit to a minimum of 3 sessions of 1 hour per month.

Full training and equipment are provided, and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Giving basic advice and support at tech support drop-in sessions
  • Visiting clients at their homes
  • Advising on assistive devices, apps, and accessibility features
  • Troubleshooting basic issues with devices or connectivity
  • Setting up smart speakers and other simple devices

Skills & Qualities

We’re looking for volunteers who are:

  • Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic
  • Flexible and willing to adapt to individual needs
  • Confident communicating in ways tailored to each client

Technical Skills

  • Good general knowledge of phones, tablets, or computers
  • Willingness to learn new apps and devices
  • Interest in accessibility and inclusive technology

Desirable (not essential):

  • Experience working with people with a visual impairment or sensory impairment
  • Personal or professional experience with assistive technology

What You’ll Gain

  • Training in assistive technology, safeguarding, and first aid
  • Practical experience to strengthen your CV
  • The opportunity to be part of a supportive and community-focused charity
  • Invitations to volunteer and charity social events
  • A reference for future employment

Think this could be the role for you? Join our friendly team of volunteers and help make a difference for people affected by sight loss in our community. Get in touch to find out more: email info@sswcharity.org.uk or call 01903 235782. We look forward to hearing from you!