What is the Tech Angels Service?
We provide devices, digital literacy training and confidence-boosting support to people in Surrey.
Who is the service for?
The service is aimed at people who are at the highest risk of digital exclusion; people who are Disabled, people with a long-term health condition, people with mental ill-health, carers, older people and people from Black and minoritised ethnic groups. We are happy to support anybody who is at risk of digital exclusion, and can accept referrals for anyone over the 18.
People who are digitally excluded are also at much higher risk of loneliness and social isolation and we tackle this by getting people connected!
Unfortunately due to funding restrictions, we can only offer the service in East Surrey, Surrey Downs and Woking.
How does it work?
The service is made up of four parts (and you can access all of them, or just the bits you need!)
We can lend you a device that suits your needs (for example, a tablet a smartphone or a smart home speaker). You can keep the device for 6 months, we then contact you, and if you want to keep it for longer you can!
We can ‘match’ you up with a volunteer Tech Angel. Together you agree how you would like to be supported and what you would like to achieve. The volunteer Tech Angel is able to provide up to 6 lessons with you at your home, or a place you are comfortable to meet.
We can connect you to virtual social groups run by Surrey Coalition, and signpost other useful online resources for the next stage of your digital journey.
We give you the opportunity to become a volunteer if you would like to.
How much does the service cost?
It’s free of charge.
Tech Angels can support anybody over the age of 18 who is at risk of digital exclusion for any reason.