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Become a Volunteer Tutor at Manly Computer Pals

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A Rewarding Experience

Do you enjoy helping others and have a good grasp of smartphones, tablets, or laptops? You could be the perfect volunteer tutor!

At Manly Computer Pals, our tutors play a vital role in helping seniors (55+) build confidence and independence with their digital devices. You don’t need to be a technical expert—just comfortable using your device and willing to share what you know. The most important quality is patience—listening to what each learner wants to achieve and guiding them at their own pace.

Great tutors are curious, open to new technology, and eager to share their enthusiasm. Your excitement about exploring what’s new—whether it’s apps, online tools, or smart home devices—helps inspire confidence in your learners. In return, you’ll strengthen your own digital skills and experience the satisfaction of making a real difference in someone’s life.

Our tutors provide one-on-one sessions, usually an hour long, once a week. Tutoring takes place in our clubroom or online, typically for 1–3 hours per week. Over time, many tutors and learners develop genuine friendships built on trust, patience, and shared success. The heartfelt appreciation from learners makes the experience deeply rewarding.

Tutor membership is free and open to anyone with the ability to navigate digital devices—whether you use Apple, Android, or Windows. If you have knowledge of smart home technology or connected cars, that’s a bonus!

As a volunteer tutor, you’ll help seniors enjoy learning about technology in a comfortable, friendly environment. Most of our members start with little or no technical experience, so your encouragement and calm approach are key to their progress.

Manly Computer Pals has a Volunteer Agreement and undertakes a Police Check for new tutors.

Tutor Guidance
Full tutor guidance is available at our Club with a wealth of ongoing tutoring resources.

Train the Tutor Sessions
From time to time our Club runs in-house Train the Tutor sessions to keep our tutors updated with advances in technology, new apps and devices and changes in clubroom and online tutoring techniques.

Tutor Dinners
Our Club offers a generous donation towards regular tutor dinners throughout the year. Tutors enjoy this opportunity to catchup socially at our dinners which provides a relaxed platform for much interaction and discussion.

Interested?
If you are Technology device savvy, and you have a couple of hours to spare each week, please consider being a volunteer tutor with us, Patience with our learners, and their joy of grasping new skill is incredibly rewarding. 

For further information on being a Volunteer Tutor, contact us:
Email:  manlypals@gmail.com
Phone: 9976 0930

Or, do you know someone who would be a perfect fit? Please send them the URL to this page.  Thanks!


Manly Computer Pals

E: manlypals@gmail.com 

P: (02) 9976 0930


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