Get involved

Help us close the gap

Whether you have an hour a week or a one-off donation to give, you can help make sure no one in Salford is left offline. Our volunteer programme, Tech Buddies, is the heartbeat of what we do.

Become a Tech Buddy Other ways to help

Volunteer

What does a Tech Buddy do?

Tech Buddies sit with residents at our weekly drop-in sessions and help with whatever they are stuck on. That might be sending a photo to family, filling in a form, setting up email, or just getting comfortable with a mouse and keyboard.

You do not need to be a tech expert. Patience, kindness and a willingness to listen matter far more than knowing every shortcut. We will give you full training and ongoing support.

A typical session

✓Welcome people as they arrive and make them feel at ease
✓Ask what they would like help with and work through it together
✓Go at their pace — no rushing, no jargon
✓Celebrate small wins and encourage them to come back
✓Hand over to staff if someone needs wider support

Who can be a Tech Buddy?

Students

Build experience, meet people from all walks of life, and make a real difference in your community.

Retirees

Share a lifetime of skills, stay active and connected, and enjoy meaningful weekly company.

Professionals

Give back in a hands-on way. Many employers support volunteer time — just ask.

Anyone in between

All we ask is that you are patient, reliable and happy to learn alongside the people you help.

How to start

Three simple steps to becoming a Tech Buddy

Get in touch

Fill in our short form or call us for a friendly chat. We will tell you more about the role and answer any questions.

Meet the team

Come along to a session, meet our staff and current volunteers, and see what a drop-in looks like. No pressure.

Start volunteering

Once you are ready, we will add you to the rota. You can give as much or as little time as suits you.

What you get back

Volunteering with us is not one-sided. Tech Buddies tell us they leave sessions feeling more connected, more confident and more rooted in their community.

✓Full training and ongoing support from our team
✓A DBS check, provided free of charge
✓References and certificates for your CV
✓Flexible hours that fit around your life
✓The chance to meet people you would never otherwise meet

"I thought I would be teaching people about computers. Turns out I was learning just as much from them — about resilience, patience and community."

— Tech Buddy volunteer, Salford

More ways to help

Not able to volunteer right now?

Partner with us

We work with employers, universities and community groups. Sponsor a session, host a collection point, or promote our services to your network.

Pledge a device

Got an old laptop, tablet or phone gathering dust? We securely wipe it and give it a new home with someone who needs it.

Make a donation

Every pound goes directly towards devices, data SIMs and running our drop-in sessions. We are a registered CIC and keep costs low.

Ready to get involved?

Send us a message and we will get back to you within two working days with next steps.