Elder Technology Assistance Group (ETAG)
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: CWL0655 | Last Modified: 06 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 06 Feb 2020 |
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ETAGonline Website: www.etagonline.ca |
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| Description & Services | |
| Alternate Name | ETAG |
| Description | A registered charity and leader in senior adult education that partners with volunteers, industry and non-profit organizations to provide accessible technology support programs designed for Canada’s aging population. Help for older adults (55+) in the use of technology Volunteer Technology Education Program •provides knowledge and education to understand and get comfortable and confident in the use of technology •assists with learning how to use a computer and the internet to send emails and look at photos of family on Facebook Bring in your own device and use free Wi-Fi or borrow a computer at the centre. The program’s 3 stage curriculum is designed to help older adults learn to use any brand of laptop, tablet, and smartphone. Graduates receive a Certificate of Success in recognition of their learning achievements Volunteer Technology Assistance Program is available at the following locations in collaboration with the Centre for Education and Training (TCET): •263 Queen St E, Suite 14, Brampton * 905-595-0722 ext 4000 * Wed 9am-12noon •7700 Hurontario St, Unit 601, Suite 100, Brampton * 905-457-4747 ext 3013 * Fri 9am-12noon •50 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Suite 300, Mississauga * 905-949-0049 ext 1266, Fri 9am-4pm |
| Hours | Brampton: Queen St, Wed 9am-12noon * Hurontario St Fri 9am-12noon Mississauga: Burnhamthorpe Rd Fri 9am-4pm |
| Areas Served | Brampton ; Mississauga |
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up |
| Application | Anyone interested in volunteering with ETAG will be required to attend our Volunteer Information session. To inquire about the next available information session, please contact volunteer@etagonline.ca |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
| Contact Information | |
| Address & Map | 263 Queen Street E, Suite 14 Brampton, ON L6W 4K6 |
| Intersection | Rutherford Rd S and Queen St E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-595-0722 ext 4000 |
| info@etagonline.ca | |
| Website | etagonline.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Chris Bint, Executive Director, ETAG; Email: chris@etagonline.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2008 |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Subjects | |
| Subjects | Computer training ; Education ; Seniors ; Workshops |