Disaster Volunteers of Ghana (DIVOG)-Meaningful Abroad Volunteer Programs

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Computer/IT Training Voluntary Work Program

Ghana
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Location
Ghana: Accra

Program Duration
1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

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.

  • Type of Programs

    • Adventure Travel
    • Community Service / Volunteerism

  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    USD 800

  • Cost Includes:

    • Emergency evacuation services
    • Food
    • Housing
    • In-country orientation/Training
    • In-country staff support
    • Registration fees

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Computer Training
    • Technical Assistance
    • Volunteering
  • 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.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Dormitory
    • Group living
    • Home-stays
    • Other

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Other
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    2 days

  • Year Founded

    2002

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