ICT and Digital Education Internship in Ghana-Spring and Summer 2027

Overview

Turn your digital knowledge into learning activities that others can use. Join SFLIG Volunteers in Ghana to support computer skills, digital literacy and technology-assisted education, while developing your ability to explain technology clearly in a different educational and cultural setting. This on-site, unpaid and self funded. Read more from www.sfligvolunteers.org.

About SFLIG Volunteers and the internship

SFLIG Volunteers hosts international education, healthcare and community programmes in Ghana. Its ICT education programme focuses on information and communication technology learning. This internship offers an educational application of computing knowledge: supporting learners' digital development and preparing practical resources suited to the programme's equipment and connectivity. It is not a software-engineering or commercial IT placement. 

Responsibilities

• Assist programme staff with basic computer skills and digital-literacy activities appropriate to learners' experience.
• Prepare exercises in typing, office applications, presentations or other agreed digital skills.
• Support technology-assisted learning and explain tasks through clear demonstrations and step-by-step guidance.
• Adapt materials to available devices, shared-computer access and internet conditions; prepare offline alternatives where useful.
• Discuss responsible technology use and online safety through staff-approved content.
• Review learner difficulties with staff and improve resources after feedback. Beginner coding or other specialist activities depend on the agreed programme and facilities.

Learning objectives and expected outcomes

You may develop digital instruction, resource design, problem-solving, learner support and cross-cultural communication skills. Suggested outputs include a reusable digital-skills lesson and a reflection on adapting it to learners and available equipment. Academic outputs should be agreed in advance. The programme does not guarantee a particular device allocation, coding project or technical infrastructure.

Relevant academic fields

Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Education, Educational Technology and related computing or educational disciplines.

Required qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate competence in the digital skills they intend to teach, explain tasks clearly, work patiently with beginners and adapt to local facilities. Be ready to participate on-site in Ghana and follow safeguarding, confidentiality and authorised-use requirements.

Preferred qualifications

Experience helping others use computers, tutoring, developing educational resources or working with limited connectivity. Relevant coursework or examples of practical digital work can help demonstrate suitability.

Skills you may develop

Digital literacy; computer skills; educational resource design; learner support; problem-solving; adaptability; teamwork.

Location and on site arrangements

 On-site in Ghana. Activities may take place in schools or community program settings according to your agreed assignment. The specific town, activity location and daily travel arrangements will be provided in your placement information.

Duration schedule and dates (ALL YEAR ROUND PLACEMENT)

Request your preferred Spring or Summer 2027 dates and duration in your application. Availability and start dates require written confirmation by SFLIG Volunteers. Programme activities normally take place on weekdays; your assignment determines the timetable and weekly hours. Discuss university hour and assessment requirements before committing to travel.

Programme coordination and supervision

SFLIG Volunteers hosts and coordinates the internship. Your responsibilities, programme-specific supervision and contact arrangements will be explained before confirmation. Follow programme staff instructions and work within your agreed role and competence. University supervision requirements must be agreed before travel.

Unpaid status programme fees and expenses

This internship is unpaid and self-funded. No salary or stipend is offered. Budget separately for international flights, entry/visa arrangements, suitable insurance, personal spending and any recreational or tourist activities.

Accommodation meals and support

SFLIG Volunteers provides programme information covering accommodation, meals, arrival arrangements and local support. Your approved quotation and placement information will specify the accommodation arrangement, meal provision, included airport/project transport and available support contacts. Room type, dietary requirements and support coverage should be discussed before confirmation.

Culture and optional activities

Living and participating in Ghana offers opportunities to learn about local food, history, traditions and everyday community life. Optional cultural visits or tourism may be discussed separately, subject to availability. They are not placement hours or automatically included benefits; any extra charges should be agreed before booking.

How to apply

Apply through Handshake with your CV and a short statement covering your academic field, relevant experience, learning goals, preferred dates and duration, and any academic-credit requirements. SFLIG Volunteers will review your suitability and discuss the activity match, dates, responsibilities, support arrangements and full costs. Any additional programme checks or documents will be explained during review. Applying does not guarantee acceptance; obtain written placement confirmation and complete the stated requirements before making travel commitments.

Academic credit

Academic credit is determined by your university. Consult your academic adviser or internship coordinator before travel and agree the required hours, supervision and assessment arrangements with SFLIG Volunteers. Any completion documentation must be agreed in advance; a certificate or participation record does not itself award academic credit.

Safeguarding and professional conduct

Use staff-approved resources and safe sample data. Do not access private accounts, make unauthorised changes to devices or systems, or collect learner personal information. Where activities involve children, follow SFLIG Volunteers' child-protection and consent rules, work visibly with authorised staff and report concerns promptly.

Take the next step

Apply with your CV, preferred start and end date.