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Digital Skills Volunteer at Garden Library Uganda

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The experience

Join Garden Library Uganda as a Digital Skills Volunteer and help children and youth in the Bugonga community gain essential computer and internet skills. You’ll teach basic computer use, how to browse the web safely, use Google tools, explore new AI trends, and apply digital skills for learning and creativity.

Volunteers will work closely with our local team to make technology simple, fun, and practical for learners.

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 7 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: Volunteers are kindly asked to contribute 7 euros per day, which helps cover the cost of three local meals — breakfast, lunch, and supper. Meals are freshly prepared and give you a true taste of Ugandan culture. You’ll enjoy dishes like matooke (plantain), rice, groundnuts, fish, potatoes, cassava, rolex (chapati and eggs), and a variety of fresh local fruits.

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.

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.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Fluent English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We expect our volunteers to be patient, enthusiastic, and passionate about teaching children and youth digital skills. You should be ready to prepare lessons, guide learners in basic computer use, typing, online safety, and creative digital projects, and adapt to working in a community setting with limited resources.
We also value volunteers who are open-minded, respectful, and eager to support the project’s growth and continuity
In return, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive and friendly team, treated with respect and care, and given the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in teaching and digital literacy, connect deeply with the Bugonga community, and experience authentic Ugandan life while contributing to the education and growth of local children.

Activities & Shift

10:00 – 11:00 AM: Setting up the library and preparing learning materials.

11:20 AM – 1:00 PM: Teaching computer lessons, assisting learners individually or in groups.

1:00 – 2:00 PM: Lunch break.

2:00 – 4:00 PM: Supporting learners with digital projects, games, or creative exercises; helping with community tech engagement.

Rules

Volunteers are expected to work in line with Garden Library Uganda’s objectives of promoting education, a strong reading culture, and digital skills. Any activity representing our organization should be done in conformity with official guidance. We encourage volunteers to respect our values, local culture, and community life. While here, you’ll experience the simplicity of real African living — using local means, sharing local food, and adapting to our way of life. Please come with an open mind and heart, not expecting a Western lifestyle in Uganda.