In the US we have nursing homes, retirement homes and assisted living facilities for our elders who either can't live alone or need a lot of care. There are also adult foster homes.
I am not sure about other countries, but it is likely there is something similar almost everywhere.
Folks who live in these places are starving for something to do! They actually do hire people to run "Activity" programs, but this usually amounts to birthdays, bible study and bingo or the three "B's"
The seniors who live in the retirement homes, foster homes and assisted living buildings are usually quite mobile, active and still pretty sharp. They love to learn new things that aren't aimed at children!
I would think that you could identify one or two of these type of facilities in your neighborhood and offer to teach a very basic computer course. Naturally, part of this would be leaving flyers and cards for SFI and talking about it to your "class" after one or two classes. Many of these folks do need some extra money and would be very grateful to have some way to get it.
I have worked in this industry for a very long time and know that these seniors are typically bored and lonely. They become very attached to people who come into their lives and those who would take advantage of a computer class would give you the added benefit of becoming like family!
To approach one of these type of facilities you would want to plan a very basic class and offer it for 4 to 6 weeks, just once a week for an hour or so. You would need to arrange an appointment with the Administrator of the building and let him or her know what you want to do.
Then, just have fun and get some new grandmas or grandpas along the way!
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In the US we have nursing homes, retirement homes and assisted living facilities for our elders who either can't live alone or need a lot of care. There are also adult foster homes.
I am not sure about other countries, but it is likely there is something similar almost everywhere.
Folks who live in these places are starving for something to do! They actually do hire people to run "Activity" programs, but this usually amounts to birthdays, bible study and bingo
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