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Learn new skills. Help others connect.

Explore upcoming smartphone and digital skills workshops for older adults, or learn how to become a volunteer smartphone coach.

For older adults

Learner Smartphone and Digital Skills Workshops

This six-week series is for older adults who want to improve their skills and become more comfortable with technology.

Upcoming six-week workshops

This list is updated regularly. New workshops are planned for early in 2027. Be sure to check back.

Six-week learner workshop

Bath Senior Center

14480 Webster Rd., Bath Township, MI 48808

Dates: Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30; Dec. 7 and 14, 2026

Time: 1–3:30 p.m.

virtualconnect@msu.edu

Six-week Smartphone and Digital Skills Learner Series

Clinton County Senior Center

201 E. Walker St., St. Johns, MI 48879

Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; April 7 and 14, 2027

Time: Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m.

Email virtualconnect@msu.edu for more information or to register.

Volunteer with us

Want to be a smartphone volunteer coach?

Join our one-hour coach orientation to become one of our volunteers. You do not need to be a tech expert to help someone learn how to use their smartphone or improve their digital skills to stay connected and healthy.

We provide coach training as well as instructional materials.

Upcoming volunteer orientation dates

This list is updated regularly.
One-hour coach orientation

MSU FCU — Lansing

Community Room
104 S. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933

Date: Nov. 5, 2026

Time: 1–2 p.m.

Looking for another date? Complete our survey to learn about more upcoming volunteer orientations.

Previous orientation — Oct. 19, 2026

MSU FCU — East Lansing

Community Room
4825 E. Mt. Hope Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823

Oct. 19, 2026 · 2–3 p.m.

This orientation date has passed. Complete the survey above to learn about upcoming opportunities.