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Are you passionate about digital empowerment and community development? We want you to use your camera plus creativity to actually change lives. We need you to capture the magic and share it, so we can reach donors, volunteers and sponsors who will feed, educate kids
This is not a "sit behind a desk" role you will be on the ground: playing football with kids, eating lunch with them, celebrating small wins, then you turn those moments into posts
20 hours of help per week
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: US$ 10 Per day
Description: $10 per day supports us to covers daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also helps with volunteers’ laundry like washing clothes, bathing soap. In addition, it contributes to house and accommodation expenses, including electricity and water bills
3 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
As an ICT and Digital Volunteer, you'll work closely with our team to support our digital initiatives and empower local communities through technology. Your responsibilities will include developing and delivering digital skills training programs, supporting our ICT infrastructure, and promoting digital inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver digital skills training programs for local youth and communities
- Support our ICT infrastructure and maintain our digital presence
- Collaborate with local partners to promote digital inclusion and access
- Create engaging content and resources to promote digital literacy
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for our digital systems
Daily Schedule
-Monday to Friday: Work on project assignments, typically 8 hours per day
- Weekends: Free to explore the local area and engage with the community
Project Assignments
- Develop and deliver digital skills training programs for local youth and communities
- Support our ICT infrastructure and maintain our digital presence
- Collaborate with local partners to promote digital inclusion and access
*Support and Supervision*
- Our team will provide ongoing support and supervision to ensure you have a productive and enjoyable experience
- Regular check-ins and feedback sessions to ensure you're meeting your goals and objectives
*Accommodation and Meals*
- Comfortable and convenient accommodation in Jinja
- Meals and snacks provided during your stay
Duration and Flexibility
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks
- Maximum duration: Flexible, up to 6 months or more
- Extension: You can extend your stay, subject to approval and availability
As an ICT and digital volunteer, you will be responsible for:
- Develop and deliver digital skills training programs for local youth and communities
- Support our ICT infrastructure and maintain our digital presence
- Collaborate with local partners to promote digital inclusion and access
- Create engaging content and resources to promote digital literacy
Requirements
- Passion for digital empowerment and community development
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with digital tools (e.g., MS Office, Google Suite)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Immersive cultural experience in Jinja, Uganda
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Meaningful impact on local communities
- Accommodation and meals provided
- Supportive team environment
Duration Flexible, minimum 2 weeks
Location Jinja, Uganda
