Self-help contact point offers trial session for video meetings
The self-help groups in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district are also affected by the restrictions caused by the Corona pandemic: Group meetings have been suspended for many months. The digital space offers an alternative as a bridge until the time when face-to-face meetings can be held again. However, many self-help activists are deterred from meeting in video meetings by concerns, technical hurdles and lack of know-how.
The staff of the Self-Help Centre, Heike Eschler and Kristin Schmidt-Momberg, now want to remedy this situation with a "taster session". The first session took place on 15 June, and the two staff members invite you to a second session on 21 June from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Those interested can get an invitation link by calling 05631 954-888 or emailing shk@lkwafkb.de. It is also possible to make a personal appointment for the tasting session under these contact details.
During the trial hour under the motto "Let's go", interested self-help activists are given the opportunity to try out a digital conference tool together. This is intended to make it easier for them to get started and to reduce inhibitions. In addition, the self-help activists can become more confident in dealing with the virtual possibilities of group meetings. The trial session offers help in clarifying questions, e.g. about the equipment needed, gives advice on handling, e.g. how to send invitation links or how to log in, and last but not least deals with the very important issue of data protection. Appeal of the self-help contact point: "Don't be afraid of new things, we are there for you and support you. In the trial session, we will click our way through the Big Blue Button programme together in an informal way." Participants learn to use functions for their group meetings so that there is no longer a technical barrier to sharing with the group. If problems arise during the trial session, Heike Eschler and Kristin Schmidt-Momberg can be reached by phone at the same time.