Web Designer for Not-for-Profits Needed!

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: All year round

Description: Help not-for-profits grow! Ikando is implementing a web design initiative for the sustainable development projects it has partnered with. Websites are a brilliant way to inform the public and to raise funds for these organizations. We would like to enable our partner organizations to benefit from this.

The Role:
The volunteer will be required to design and develop basic websites for some of the following organizations we partner with:
- Cape Coast School for the Deaf
- Children's Performing Arts School
- School for the Blind

The volunteer will also be required to help with the maintenance and development of the Ikando website and the website of the Foundation for Contemporary Art.

You will be required to meet with our partner organizations on site to assess their needs, obtain the website content, arrange hosting, provide design solutions and develop the website.

Highlights: This opportunity will enable you to meet a range of organizations, doing a range of different work. You will get to meet different people. You will also have the opportunity to see a lot of Ghana due to the work you will be doing.

Qualifications:
- The volunteer must have a solid background in web design.
- The volunteer must be able to work with Dreamweaver MX 2004
- The volunteer must have PHP experience.
- Some of the sites may include integration of an online payment system, the ideal candidate will have experience in this.
- You will be asked to provide examples of previous work.

Cost in US$: From USD 163 per week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Ikando's international volunteers have a willingness to learn and an open mind. They are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life changing experience abroad. Our volunteers are outgoing, social and flexible. They are looking for a real opportunity to experience something new and make a genuine difference.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Ikando's Mission Statement: Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded: 2004