Senior Planet Trainer

Offered by CURE in partnership with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, the Senior Planet program provides free, in-person technology sessions to adults ages 60+ at locations throughout Northwest Indiana*.

Trainer Requirements:

• Confidence in using digital devices
• Passion for teaching
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to teaching provided curriculum at least 6 times per year
• Completion of a 5-week training series via Zoom

In order to become a Senior Planet trainer, you would need to attend a training series, which is held once each quarter and consists of one 90-minute Zoom session per week for five weeks and 1-3 hours of online, self-paced “homework.” The deadline to submit your registration is July 3 .

Upcoming Training Options:

Tuesdays, July 7 through August 4 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm (Central Time) via Zoom

Or

Thursdays, July 9 through August 7 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm (Central Time) via Zoom

Impact Areas

• Foundational Skills
• Civic Participation
• Creative Expression
• Financial Security
• Health and Wellness
• Social Engagement
• Senior Planet sessions are currently run in-person on a regular basis at these community locations in Lake County: Crown Point Community Library, Hammond Senior Center at Pulaski Park, Hobart’s Maria Reiner Center, Merrillville Branch Library, Munster Branch Library, St. John Branch Library, and Whiting City Hall Senior Group. We also run sessions at the following locations in Porter County: Valparaiso Banta Center and Chesterton Duneland YMCA.