Student-led nonprofit ยท Founded in Southlake, TX

Helping seniors navigate a digital world with confidence.

ElderTech is a student-led nonprofit helping seniors confidently navigate an increasingly digital world. Founded in Southlake, ElderTech now works with 25+ senior centers and a growing network of student-led chapters to provide personalized technology support, practical resources, workshops, and hands-on assistance. Our mission is to help seniors stay connected, informed, confident, and independent.

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An ElderTech volunteer helping an older woman with her smartphone at a senior community table
What We Do

Patient, personal help with everyday technology.

From the first tap to lasting confidence, our volunteers meet seniors where they are.

Personalized support

One-on-one help with the phones, tablets, computers, and apps seniors use every day, focused on their questions and their pace.

Workshops & presentations

Interactive sessions at senior centers covering the technology used in everyday life, followed by hands-on Q&A.

Easy-to-follow guides

Clear, step-by-step guides seniors can keep and revisit, designed so the same problems don’t keep coming back.

  • Video calls
  • Online safety & scams
  • Telehealth
  • Smartphones & tablets
  • Email
  • Passwords
  • Photos
How It Works

From question to confidence.

  1. We partner with senior centers

    Chapters connect with local senior centers and senior-care organizations to set up regular sessions.

  2. Students lead hands-on sessions

    Volunteers run presentations, Q&A, and one-on-one help using the devices seniors actually own.

  3. Seniors leave with lasting resources

    Every session ends with simple guides seniors can take home, so solutions stick.

A student working through a tablet with an older man who is pointing at the screen Hands-on help, one question at a time
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Founded locally. Growing nationally.

Six chapters across multiple states, and counting.

What started in Southlake now reaches communities in 5 states, with about 60 student volunteers. ElderTech works with 25+ senior centers and is continuing to expand its network.

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    Bring ElderTech to your community.

    Start a chapter at your school, partner your senior center with us, or volunteer your time. Every session helps someone stay connected.

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