Are technical skills necessary to be a good volunteer/Mentor?
Not at all. The most important skill a Clubhouse Mentor can possess is the ability to work well with youth. Knowing about computers and/or the software titles is great but what the youth need is consistent caring adults. The Computer Clubhouse is not all about gaining technical skills. It’s about building self-confidence, exploring creativity and gaining life skills. Without technical skills you can still encourage a Member, and one of the most powerful things for youth to see is your willingness to learn right along side them. There are all kinds of resources to learn how to use the software and hardware in the Clubhouse and many opportunities to improve your computer skills, from printed matter to online tutorials to other youth and Mentors. If there are specific technology skills that you’d like to acquire, ask the Clubhouse Coordinator what’s available in your Clubhouse.
