What Sets Us Apart
Beyond education: we connect, protect, and empower the people you love the most.
We understand that digital literacy isn’t just a practical issue; it’s deeply personal, because we all have older loved ones we want to protect.
Unlike traditional cybersecurity programs, our interactive workshops are specifically tailored to the unique challenges seniors face in today’s evolving digital landscape. Through accessible, engaging, hands-on workshops, we equip older adults with essential skills to confidently navigate online safety, recognize scams, and understand emerging technologies like AI.
Additionally, we collaborate closely with local communities and organizations—training dedicated volunteers, including groups of attorneys at local bar associations and law students—to ensure our reach is personal, compassionate, hands-on, and effective.
Opt-Inspire isn’t just about technology; it’s about safeguarding independence, dignity, and connection for every older adult in our lives.
Our Senior Sessions At A Glance
Let’s face it: no one enjoys endless PowerPoint presentations, especially when we’re talking tech. That’s why Opt-Inspire intentionally keeps things concise, clear, and conversational.
Our engaging, interactive sessions feature fewer than ten slides and are thoughtfully designed to wrap up in under 30 minutes, leaving plenty of room for questions, conversation, and even some hands-on help (if volunteers feel comfortable lending a hand with smartphones, tablets, or computers). We’ve discovered this approachable format sparks immediate, meaningful results.
Participants walk away empowered, informed, and, often, smiling—which we count as a big win in our book.
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Step One: Scam-Proofing.
Scam-Proofing 101: Protect yourself from today’s digital scams.
The Usual Suspects: Common scams targeting older adults.
Safety First: Easy online safety habits.
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Step Two: Digital Literacy
Tech Talk, Simplified: Essential digital terms explained.
Social Media, Unmasked: Navigating Facebook, Instagram, and more.
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Step Three: What Now?
When in Doubt, Report: How to report suspicious activities.
Stay Sharp: Staying informed without overwhelm.
Hands-On Help: If volunteers and participants feel comfortable, option to assist participants with updating settings on their devices.
Bring Opt-Inspire to Your Community
Want to host Opt-Inspire sessions in your local senior center, community group, or library? Fantastic. Our interactive presentations are easy to implement and highly impactful. Explore it in the words (below). We’ll support you every step of the way, providing trained volunteers, materials, and guidance to ensure your event’s success. Let’s work together to create safer, digitally confident communities.
“Thanks again for taking the time to visit our community! Our residents are very appreciative for all the information you provided.”
Senior Living Community Activities Director
Charlotte, NC, December 2024
“The presentation on scams … was great! Residents found it very informative. His examples were relatable and he was very engaging throughout the presentation and spent time afterwards conversing with residents.”
Senior Living Community, Resident Engagement Director
Charlotte NC, August 2025
“Thank you so much for coming in yesterday! I think they really enjoyed having you come out and talk about how to stay safe from scams. They certainly had a lot of questions! Our members are very high functioning independent living residents! Some time it is hard to break away from the stereotype of a senior living community, but we are more like a 55+ community. A lot of our members came from living on their own/still run their businesses. Our youngest member is 60 I believe then it goes to 94! If you have any other topics as well that you think might be beneficial for them, please let us know! We would love to get something on the books quarterly!”
Senior Living Community Life Enrichment Assistant
Charlotte, NC, January 2025
“I heard nothing but amazing feedback from those who attended. I think having you come bi-yearly would be great and helpful for our residents.”
Senior Community Life Enrichment Programs & Partnerships Manager
Charlotte, NC April 2025
Join the Cause
Volunteer with Opt-Inspire
Ready to make a real difference? Opt-Inspire thrives because of volunteers like you. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just tech-curious, we provide training and resources to get you up to speed. Help seniors confidently navigate the digital landscape and protect themselves from scams. If you’re excited to empower your community, we’d love to have you on board.
