Computer/IT Training Voluntary Work Program

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Open

Description: Volunteers on this computer training voluntary work abroad program will assist in providing free computer (ICT) training to under-privileged rural people in the community. The volunteers ICT project training will be in areas like: Introduction to computers and Windows, Internet Orientation, MS Word, MS Excel (Spreadsheet), MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Front page, Publisher, typing etc.

There will also be some computer hardware training in addition to the software training, depending on the knowledge and skills of the volunteers. The focus of this volunteering work is to give training to the students in the school and the unskilled youth in the community. The schools will very much appreciate your volunteer service on this project. Teach as a computer volunteer now and make an impact to bridge the digital gap!

Highlights: Your Role as Volunteer:

Typical activities include preparing hand outs or teaching manuals, maintaining the hardware, and getting the required software on the computers.

What to bring along:

Relevant computer accessories, software, teaching manuals, laptops, pendrives and small computer hardware like memory for upgrading of the computers.

Qualifications: Ability to teach and knowledge in MS applications.

Cost in US$: USD 650

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Hardworking and desire to make an impact.

Age Range: +16

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Disaster Volunteers of Ghana (DIVOG) 's Mission Statement: To be the leading established youth voluntary organization in Ghana, satisfying the expectation of the communities in voluntarism by providing efficient and high quality voluntary services through local and international volunteers to fight natural or man made disasters until disaster stops. Welcome to Disaster Volunteers of Ghana in Africa - a leading NGO and volunteer work Charity Organization based in Ghana. For the past five (5) years, we have offered successful Volunteer Programs Placements, adventure tours, volunteer abroad and Vacation experiences for people worldwide. Whether you're looking for a Volunteer Abroad experience, career break, or just a meaningful travel experience, DIVOG offers a variety of Volunteer Programs in Ghana to match your varying interests.

Year Founded: 2002