Anyone who would like to teach digital topics to older people in the city of Bremen as part of a voluntary activity can get qualified for this free of charge: On November 14th and 15th, 2026, the Digital-Fit-60+ network, in cooperation with the vhs Bremen, is offering a training course for (future) volunteer digital guides.
The introductory course on teaching digital skills to senior citizens is planned as a weekend seminar. The seminar focuses less on technical know-how and more on the respectful and appreciative teaching of digital skills to older adults. Opportunities for working as a digital guide in various districts of Bremen will also be presented.
Prerequisites for participation in the training course are solid basic knowledge in the use of digital devices (smartphone, tablet, PC), information services (webshops, information systems, etc.) and communication services (email, messenger services, etc.).
- Dates: Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm each day
- Location: Adult Education Center (vhs) at the main train station, Breitenweg 2, 28195 Bremen
Registration for the training course is required! Please register with the Bremen Adult Education Center (vhs Bremen) using course number 262M63-501: Phone +49 421 361 123 45.
More information: Training course "Digital Guide" of the Digital-Fit-60+ Bremen network: Introduction to teaching digital skills to seniors
About the Digital-Fit-60+ network
The Association for Socio-Cultural Work (VskA) – Bremen State Association is the professional association for neighborhood work in Bremen. It is the sponsoring organization of the Digital-Fit-60+ Network Bremen project, which is funded by the Senator for Labor, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration. Bremen already offers numerous digital learning opportunities in various formats, such as courses, consultations, meetings, and outreach services.
The various organizations have specialized in addressing different needs. The Digital-Fit-60+ network offers the opportunity to collaboratively develop new ways to increase the digital participation of older people. More information and all services are available from: Digital Fit 60+ – Association for Socio-Cultural Work
