Why volunteer with us?
Digital Grassroots applies the principles of working open and leading open. Our distributed model of leadership allows us to create pathways for grassroots communities to interact with our work and create global networks through application of open internet principles. We work online and are a diverse team open to contributors who uphold values of an open, inclusive and healthy internet.
The criteria for our contributors
Aligned to Digital Grassroots vision and core values of care, intention, collaboration, open leadership and equity
Upholds personal values of humility, self-reflection, accountability, and care
Ability to showcase innovation while working independently and in teams
Attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality over quantity
Good communication skills and discretion in handling confidential issues
How it works
STEP 1
Gain clarity of our scope of work
STEP 2
Identify your time commitments i.e. 5 – 9 hours per week
STEP 3
Apply for preferred volunteer role within the time frame
Digital Grassroots will notify you on the outcome of your application
Apply Below
Communications Manager
ROLE REQUIREMENT
Basic design skills for promotional content and documents
ROLE DESCRIPTION
- Liaise with short-term contributors e.g. bloggers, Youtube features
- Post on social media page Facebook. Twitter. IG. Youtube
- Write weekly posts and newsletters
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Technical Support
ROLE REQUIREMENT
Good working knowledge of technical aspects for online learning
ROLE DESCRIPTION
- Will upload course content to Moodle site
- Will onboard participants to learning site
- Will collaborate with communication with technical designs
- Will constantly monitor website functionality, security and advise on responses
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Ambassadors Program Coordinator
ROLE REQUIREMENT
Excellent communication skills for building online communities
ROLE DESCRIPTION
- Setting Program timelines and agenda
- Coordinating program resources i.e. trainers, mentors
- Course management including recruitments, onboarding, and certification
- Program reporting and documentation
- Point of Contact for Ambassadors engagement
Deadline: 30 October 2020
Community Leaders Program Coordinator
ROLE REQUIREMENT
Excellent communication skills for building online communities
ROLE DESCRIPTION
- Setting Program timelines and agenda
- Coordinating program resources i.e. trainers, mentors
- Course management including recruitments, onboarding, and certification
- Program reporting and documentation
- Point of Contact for Community Leaders engagement
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Events Coordinator
ROLE REQUIREMENT
Active knowledge of global internet governance and ICT related events
ROLE DESCRIPTION
- Updating the events page on website
- Identifying and organizing around events and dates in line with Internet Governance
- Managing Digital Grassroots event records
- Documenting and maintaining resources related to events
Deadline: 30 October 2020