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Bucks County Public Libraries 5 Things Project
Volunteers Needed
Join Bucks County Public Libraries, Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, and RSVP by becoming a volunteer for the 5 Things project!
What:
- Teach adults 55+ how to connect and participate in a web 2.0 world
- Demonstrate all 5 Things or pick what you know best
- twitter/blogging
- digital camera
- sharing photos online
When:
- Training sessions begin in January 2011
- Teach and demonstrate the 5 Things during the spring and summer of 2011
How:
- Attend a free training workshop (see below for times and registration)
- Choose to be a trainer or a buddy
- Work with your local library to set up classes or times when you can be a buddy
Why:
Here are just a few great reasons to volunteer
- You realize the importance of being familiar with social networking in today's world
- You want to give back to the community
- You have time and energy and the desire to help people
- Teens - need community service hours for school? Become a buddy at your local library
Want to know more? Attend our training sessions (see below for more details and to sign up). Or email 5things@buckslib.org.
5 Things Training Sessions (lower bucks)
When: March 12, 2011
Where: Levittown Branch, Meeting Room
Time:9:15am - 4:45 pm for whole day, 9:15am - 12:00pm for morning session, 1:00pm - 4:45 pm for afternoon session
Come all day or just to the morning or afternoon session depending on what you would like to volunteer to train (see agenda below). If you are attending all day, lunch will be provided.
Registration is required. To register, please click below on the date you wish to attend.
Agenda for training sessions
9:30 - 10:15 Overview of 5 Things
10:25 - 11:00 email
11:15 - 12:00 Twitter/blogging
LUNCH
1:00 - 1:45 Overview of 5 Things
2:00 - 3:00 Facebook
3:15 - 4:00 digital camera
4:00 - 4:45 photo sharing
