“During the pandemic, I hadn’t gotten the chance to talk to many new people,” reflects CTN volunteer Jim Hu. “Once I got into volunteering, I became more engaged in talking... read more →
When Rafael Z. found himself with extra time on his hands, he knew that volunteering would be a fulfilling way to spend it. The San Francisco native has worked a... read more →
“Every time I start working with the older adults, I feel like I'm shortening the gap between our generation and theirs,” says volunteer digital coach Hanyang Xu. Originally from China,... read more →
“Learning anything takes a lot of courage,” reflects volunteer digital coach Serena Pang. “I think the seniors are really brave that they're willing to learn how to use the tablets.”... read more →
“There's tons of information available out there,” reflects volunteer digital coach Phil Tse. “It is so useful, but without internet access, you cannot get to it. I think having access... read more →
“If you enjoy helping people but your schedule demands a lot of time, CTN is quite flexible. Whatever your schedule is, the senior learners will definitely try to make the... read more →
Derek Slater wants to create a more open, secure, and inclusive world through access to information. He currently serves as the Global Director of Information Policy at Google — a... read more →
For over 13 years, CTN’s mission has been to transform lives through digital literacy. We believe that access to the internet is a human right and that those without the... read more →
Volunteer digital coach Ji Shi moved to the U.S. from China to study computer science. After graduating last year, Ji was unable to return to her native country due to... read more →
“CTN is one of those wonderful organizations that strengthen our community,” says board member Eric Beattie. “I was just really impressed with the operations and how you can leverage funding... read more →