The service is set up through the NICS NIDirect SMS portal. Text the word
More information can be found at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/training-and-resources
The volunteers are through private and public Corporate Social Responsibility volunteering opportunities. Many of these volunteers would have normally volunteered for the Go ON NI Spring Online events, including many from NICS as volunteers for Digital Learning Day.
Would you be able to be a volunteer for a few hours a week? Please ensure you have received local line management approval in advance. Additional information on volunteering can be found on HRConnect Staff Handbook and also Departmental policy on Corporate Social Responsibility, where one exists. Such programmes include Business in the Community Cares Initiative.
If you have at least a smartphone and a couple of hours a week - please contact Angela.mccartney@bitcni.org.uk directly. Training information, how to assist with the calls and how to signpost customers will all be provided.
For more information on Go ON NI, and for Online Training Guides ( from Online Basics, Social Media, Keeping in Touch to Jargon Busting) ,e-learning and how to Keep Safe Online, please visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/go-on-ni, or contact the Digital Inclusion Unit at future@finance-ni.gov.uk.