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Join our project as ICT and Digital Skills Volunteers

The experience


Are you passionate about digital empowerment and community development? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of local youth and communities in Jinja, Uganda? We're looking for loyal and skilled ICT and Digital Volunteers to join our team

What you offer

5 hours of help per week

Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

What you get

3 days off per week

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.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

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

Activities & Shift

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