At Community Tech Network, we believe in the transformative power of digital equity, and our volunteers play a crucial role in making a difference in people’s lives. Today, we want to shine a spotlight on Dee Davila, a passionate and dedicated volunteer who recently hosted a webinar and offered tech support Q&A sessions for our learners. In this post, we will delve into Dee’s journey, their motivation to give back, and the impact they have had on our community.
Dee Davila, a rising fourth-year student at California State University Monterey Bay, is pursuing a degree in communications with a concentration in legal studies. Looking for an opportunity to give back to the community, they learned about Community Tech Network through a professor.
“I saw in my own family that I was always the one who really understood computers. Technology is constantly changing, especially with the advent of things like smartphones and digital wallets. There are lots of little things that many older people don’t know how to operate, and I wanted to help bring people up to speed with technology. I don’t want to let anyone stay behind,” says Dee.
As a volunteer with CTN, Dee began by hosting Q&A sessions in which they provided tech support for Spanish-speaking learners. They emphasize that seemingly simple tasks can make a significant difference in someone’s life. “I showed people how to do things like save pictures on WhatsApp and log in to Zoom. These are things that people like you and I might find really simple, but many people still don’t know how to do them and want that knowledge.”
Later, Dee also hosted a webinar to teach folks about digital shopping. Particularly, they focused on how to get groceries delivered from Target and Safeway by using the stores’ apps.
“I was really happy for the learners,” says Dee. “They were engaged and interested and taking notes. That means that they valued the information enough to write it down and keep it with them. They have something that they can take back with them.”
While Dee has been an excellent volunteer with CTN, their passion for giving back to the community does not stop with us. Dee has been volunteering since the age of 15 in various capacities, including with local libraries, animal shelters, and homeless shelters. Dee is also incredibly passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, and their future plans involve policy work and advocacy.
We are so lucky to have Dee as part of our team, as they have helped our learners navigate the digital world with confidence. If you are interested in volunteering with Community Tech Network like Dee, you can learn more here.
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