FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Questions, Answered
HOW DO I JOIN A ZOOM?
Zoom FAQ page with all questions pertaining to the installation and usage of Zoom can be found by clicking the link below:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-asked-questions
DO I NEED TO PREPARE ANYTHING BEFORE ATTENDING?
No, as long as you have a working microphone through a computer or cellular device. A webcam will help to enrich the experience and provide more engagement during our programs; however, it is not required.
DO I NEED TO ATTEND THE FULL DURATION?
You do not need to stay for the full duration of either program. Feel free to drop in any time. We appreciate you stopping by and spending time with us!
DO I NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE?
Building Bridges is not an organization that requires any type of membership. Everyone is welcome and can join our Zoom sessions. You are not required to attend every session.
DOES THIS COST MONEY?
There are no fees or commitments during your participation with Building Bridges.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Anyone is welcome to come to participate;Â however, this program is primarily aimed towards older adults.
CAN OTHER PEOPLE ATTEND WITH ME?
You may have other friends join you at the same computer screen. We do ask not to have entire rooms participate however, as communication can be difficult when we are unable to speak one on one with our participants. Whatever you do we ask that you please refer to CDC guidelines on COVID-19 precautions and stay safe.
WHO IS BEHIND BUILDING BRIDGES?
Our founder, Bethany Tsiaras, is a senior at Virginia Tech majoring in Human Development with a minor in Psychology. Currently however, after the graduation of our founder, Building Bridges is now being lead by the lovely Madison Wooddell, also a Human Development major with a Psychology minor. To read more about our founder and our students, please visit our Facebook page by clicking the link below:
WHAT PROGRAMS ARE THERE?
We offer a large variety of programs that are tailored to our older adult participants. We focus on casual conversation or games that are easy to participate in and that require no external tools.
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To find out more specifics you can check out our tab here:
WHAT TIMEÂ DOES THIS PROGRAMÂ MEET AT?
This program meets reoccurring on Mondays and Wednesdays during the Fall and Spring semesters of the Virginia Tech School year. It runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST each of these days.
HOW DO I CONTACT BUILDING BRIDGES?
Visit our contact page by clicking the link below:
https://tbeth17.wixsite.com/buildingbridges/join-us
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Or if it is easier you can reach out to us by email at: