Our Adult Literacy programs are designed to address the needs of adults in our communities. Along with implementing Adult Literacy programs, the Literacy Outreach Coordinator advocates on behalf of the adult population in our region and meets with adults one-on-one to discuss free learning opportunities and any current gaps.
Cyber Seniors is a free one-on-one tutoring program with sessions geared towards seniors who have never used computers before or who have only a basic knowledge of computers. Each learner is partnered with a community volunteer tutor and together they work on basic skills such as using a mouse, saving files, searching the Internet, and setting up an email account.
In the fall of 2013, LASS launched the first Cyber Seniors Computer Tutoring Centre at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre in downtown Salmon Arm and we have been pleased to see the program grow and evolve over the years. We currently offer computer tutoring in Blind Bay, Enderby, Armstrong and Sicamous with programs taking place in local seniors centre’s or community library branches.
Cyber Seniors is a free one-on-one tutoring program with sessions geared towards seniors who have never used computers before or who have only a basic knowledge of computers. Each learner is partnered with a community volunteer tutor and together they work on basic skills such as using a mouse, saving files, searching the Internet, and setting up an email account.
In the fall of 2013, LASS launched the first Cyber Seniors Computer Tutoring Centre at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre in downtown Salmon Arm and we have been pleased to see the program grow and evolve over the years. We currently offer computer tutoring in Blind Bay, Enderby and Sicamous with programs taking place in local seniors centre’s or community library branches.
“Felt very comfortable in learning and I’d recommend this program to anyone learning a computer. Thank you so much for this opportunity.”
Happy Cyber Seniors learner
Are you interested in being a volunteer tutor with Cyber Seniors?
Did you attend Cyber Seniors as a learner? Please fill out the Learner Feedback Form after your session.
Learner Feedback Form
Did you volunteer with the Cyber-Seniors program? Please fill out the Tutor Feedback Form after your session.
Tutor Feedback Form
Locations and Contact:
Sierre Allison, Cyber Seniors Program Coordinator
250-463-4555
info@shuswapliteracy.ca
Kell Stephenson
Okanagan Regional Library
Piccadilly Mall #285-1151 10 Ave SW
Salmon Arm, BC
South Shuswap Library
#1-2425
Golf Course Drive
Blind Bay, BC
Joan Reid
Enderby & District Community
Resource Centre
1110 Belvedere St.
Enderby BC
Helen Parnell
Sicamous Library
446 Main St,
Sicamous, BC
Armstrong Library
3305 Smith Drive
Armstrong, BC
Located at the Salmon Arm library Tuesday afternoons, immediately after Cyber Seniors. The goal of the drop-in technology help desk is to assist seniors with one-time, small fixes to their devices. This includes tablets, cell phones, laptops and e-readers, apps, email and other basic technology topics.
Time may be limited to 20 minutes depending on number of people waiting for help. Examples of topics suitable for the drop-in technology help desk include:
If you would like to learn more about how to use your device, please consider registering for our Cyber Seniors Program by contacting Sierre at 250-463-4555
We are proud to partner with organizations who are providing tablets to seniors who may not otherwise be able to afford them. If you are a senior who lives in Enderby or Blind Bay and could benefit from borrowing a tablet, please contact us for a referral. Each senior will receive weekly training sessions, and will be allowed to take the tablet home to practice and develop their skills.
Informational brochures have been distributed to community organizations and service providers outlining the literacy support available to adult learners in our community through Okanagan College and Work BC.
All programs listed are free and available to eligible adults 19+. Some of the programs include:
If you are interested in learning more, please visit https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/adult-upgrading or call Okanagan College at 250-832-2126
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