{"alias":"changeLogItem","byline":"","standfirst":"We\u0027re excited to introduce Scouts\u0027 new Digital Skills tool, which is here to help you learn about and manage your digital tasks","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/837973811?h=be5c4e7579\u0026amp;app_id=122963","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDigital skills help us to complete everyday tasks using technology \u2013 like computer software and the Internet \u2013 to find, create and share information. In an increasingly online world, having the skills to use these technologies has never been more important, and they can help make your life as a volunteer easier. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAcross the movement, we know there is a digital skills gap amongst some of our volunteers and that many are keen to learn. To bridge this gap, we\u2019ve developed a brand-new tool to help you learn new digital skills and use new digital systems which will make your volunteering much easier.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://digitalskills.scouts.org.uk/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Digital Skills tool\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u003Cspan\u003Ehas been developed with volunteers at its heart, with Scouts volunteers across the UK involved in both development and testing stages. The tool contains over 300 activities aimed around the digital skills you need to be a Scouts volunteer. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe activities are focused around different areas including administration, programme planning, keeping data safe and much more. You can either complete each of the activities individually or take part in a short quiz which will enable the tool to identify any gaps in your knowledge and recommend content just for you \u2013 you can then save your progress by quickly and easily creating an account. \u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe tool offers a range of different learning methods including curated online articles, tutorials and step-by-step guides, as well as introducing a peer-to-peer support network formed of Digital Champions. Our Digital Champions are volunteers across the movement who will be on hand to support others with their queries. You can request support from a Champion by using the form in the tool, or \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eif you\u2019re up for helping others, we\u2019re looking for more volunteers to offer their support as a Digital Champion. You can sign up now through the tool, and you don\u2019t need to be a digital-whizz either; if you\u2019ve got a particular skill or tool you\u2019re comfortable using you can lend your support to other volunteers \u2013 it\u0027s completely flexible too!\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Currently, w\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ee have over 50 Digital Champions registered on the tool ready to answer your questions, but we\u0027re always open to welcome more!\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe tool\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E is available to use now at \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://digitalskills.scouts.org.uk/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Edigitalskills.scouts.org.uk\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E - p\u003Cspan\u003Elease feel free to use the tool, share it with other volunteers and provide us with feedback on the content and activities as we look to grow the library over the coming months.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How to get help from a Digital Champion"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWe\u2019re also aware that to use the tool that you need to access the online page, and have the equipment to be able to access it too. 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