Seniors E-Connect
About the program
Seniors E-Connect is a digital literacy program for seniors. Teen volunteers (13-17) pair with seniors and help them improve their computer skills. TPL staff provide instruction, guidance and support.
The Seniors E-Connect program:
- helps seniors improve their technology skills
- helps different generations get to know each other
- is a fun way to get involved in your community and help seniors grow their tech confidence.
Please note that volunteer hours gained by volunteering with this program qualify towards the forty hours community service graduation requirement for Ontario high school students.
What our volunteers do
As a Seniors E-Connect volunteer, you will:
- commit to attend scheduled sessions
- help your older adult partner to practice the skills taught in each session
- provide feedback and observations to TPL staff, as needed.
Volunteer requirements
Volunteers with the Seniors E-Connect program must:
- speak English fluently
- have knowledge of basic computer skills, use of tablets, smartphones and associated software
- have an interest in working with older adults
- attend a mandatory training session upon acceptance as a volunteer
- be between the ages of 13 and 17.
Volunteer benefits
- Volunteer references and confirmation of hours can be provided upon request.
- Volunteers may qualify to receive TTC One-Time Use PRESTO cards.
Time and place
Seniors E-Connect is run at branches with sufficient capacity. The duration and frequency of the program is specific to each branch but does not exceed 2 hours per session. The following branches are either currently running Seniors E-Connect or recruiting volunteers for future programs:
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Albion
1515 Albion Road,
Toronto, ON
416-394-5170 -
Barbara Frum
20 Covington Road
Toronto, ON
416-395-5440 -
Beaches
2161 Queen Street East,
Toronto, ON
416-393-7703 -
Cedarbrae
545 Markham Road,
Toronto, ON
416-396-8850 -
Gerrard/Ashdale
1432 Gerrard Street East,
Toronto, ON
416-393-7717 -
Fort York
190 Fort York Boulevard,
Toronto, ON
416-393-6240 -
Mimico Centennial
47 Station Road,
Toronto, ON
416-394-5330
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North York Central Library
5120 Yonge Street,
Toronto, ON
416-395-5613 -
Palmerston
560 Palmerston Avenue,
Toronto, ON
416-393-7680 -
Pape/Danforth
701 Pape Avenue,
Toronto, ON
416-393-7727 -
S. Walter Stewart
170 Memorial Park Avenue,
Toronto, ON
416-396-3975 -
Steeles
Bamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza
C107-375 Bamburgh Circle,
Toronto, ON
416-396-8975 -
Yorkville
22 Yorkville Avenue,
Toronto, ON
416-393-7660
How to volunteer
To begin the application process or for any questions, please drop by or telephone a branch running Seniors E-Connect. You will be provided with an application and if selected, contacted for an interview.