- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Operations Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Worldreader
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Have you ever used a Kindle before? Interested in changing the landscape of digital reading in Sub-Saharan Africa? Come volunteer with Worldreader Operations on upcoming projects to expand access to educational resources!
In the next few months, Worldreader is preparing to send thousands of Amazon Kindles loaded with digital books to support education in Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Uganda. We're looking for volunteers to help us get these programs ready.
As an Operations Volunteer, you will be directly involved in preparing Kindles and educational support materials for dozens of schools. Volunteers are expected to be available for at least 3 hours at our San Francisco Operations Center, a fun place to work and learn about using technology to transform reading in the developing world.
If interested, please email omega@worldreader.org to set up an appointment. Groups are welcome!
*Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 years old
Hours/Duration:
Open: M-F, 9am - 5pm
Hours: at least 3 hrs, on-site
Open period: May 14 - July 13
Responsibilities:
* Unboxing Kindles and protective covers
* Preparing program support materials
Skills:
* Self-motivated
More opportunities with Worldreader
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Worldreader
Location:
40 Ringold St., San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Mission Statement
Worldreader is on a mission to bring digital books to every child and her family, so that they can improve their lives.
Description
Worldreader is a not-for-profit organization with one goal: to make books available to all in the developing world using e-readers, tablets, and mobile phones.
Worldreader employs the mobile phone GSM network to instantaneously deliver thousands of local and international e-books onto lightweight, durable, low-power e-readers for children in sub-Saharan Africa... for less cost, less paper, and less fuel, with fewer logistical barriers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
40 Ringold StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103
DATE POSTED
May 11, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18