Join Us in Training Ghanaian Girls in Coding

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Recruiting Organization: IT For Youth Ghana Foundation

We are seeking passionate and skilled tech enthusiasts from around the world to volunteer in our mission of empowering young girls in Ghana through intensive coding training. This volunteer opportunity invites experienced developers, designers, and tech professionals to join our team in mentoring and teaching girls the foundational skills of coding, web development, and digital technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Teach coding fundamentals, web development, and digital skills to young girls.
• Guide and mentor participants on individual and group coding projects.
• Assist in designing and implementing interactive lessons tailored to beginners.
• Provide hands-on support, answer questions, and help girls troubleshoot code.
• Collaborate with local instructors to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Offer career guidance, inspire confidence, and help participants build tech portfolios.

Qualifications:

• Experience in coding, web development, or digital design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, etc.).
• Strong passion for tech education and empowering underserved communities.
• Prior experience teaching or mentoring is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and enthusiasm for working with youth.
• Adaptability and openness to cultural exchange and working in diverse environments.

Additional Details:

This volunteer opportunity spans across multiple regions in Ghana. Volunteers should be open to traveling to various locations, with support provided for accommodations and transportation. Training materials, logistical guidance, and a thorough orientation will be provided to ensure volunteers are well-prepared and can maximize their impact. This is an opportunity to not only teach but also engage in a rewarding cultural exchange, contributing directly to the future of tech for girls in Ghana.

The goal of this opportunity is to provide our trainees with high-quality, hands-on learning experiences, leveraging global expertise to elevate the quality and impact of our program. Volunteers will assist in delivering coding lessons, guiding projects, offering mentorship, and helping the girls build their portfolios. Through this collaboration, volunteers will help bridge the gap in tech education and provide invaluable exposure to real-world skills that open doors for future opportunities.

This opportunity is important because it creates a global network of knowledge-sharing and empowers young girls in underserved communities to see the vast potential of technology careers. By joining us, you will not only make a meaningful impact on these girls' lives but also contribute to fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Together, we can inspire the next generation of female leaders in tech, equipping them with the tools and confidence to shape the future.

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This opportunity is recurring