Volunteer for a startup uplifting marginalized communities in Uganda 🇺🇬

Obuyisi bw'Omu Initiative

Obuyisi bw’Omu Initiative empowers underserved communities in Uganda—particularly women, youth, and children—through grassroots action, advocacy, and partnerships. It addresses key challenges including limited mental health support, poor water and sanitation, barriers to quality education, and the impacts of climate change. Programs create safe spaces for mental health awareness, improve clean water access and hygiene, and provide educational resources and mentorship to promote inclusive learning. Climate action efforts involve tree planting, conservation, and sustainable practices. By fostering community ownership and engaging volunteers, Obuyisi bw’Omu drives practical, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and resilience for lasting positive change.

Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Digital Marketing Specialist

Role Description: Stories are the bridge between our grassroots actions and the global support needed to sustain them. At Obuyisi bw’Omu Initiative, we believe that amplifying the voices of women, youth, and children in Uganda is key to breaking cycles of poverty and inequality. As our Digital Marketing & Content Volunteer, you won’t just be posting to social media; you’ll be crafting the narratives that connect hearts to our mission, turning digital engagement into real-world community impact.

What you’ll do

• Shape the Strategy: Develop and lead a monthly digital marketing plan that aligns with our core goals and community campaigns.
• Be the Voice: Manage and grow our presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn with engaging, mission-driven content.
• Tell the Story: Craft compelling narratives—from project updates to donor acknowledgments—that make our impact feel personal and urgent.
• Create the Visuals: Design high-quality graphics and digital assets that bring our social media and awareness drives to life.
• Analyse & Adapt: Dive into performance metrics to understand what resonates with our audience and refine our approach for maximum reach.
• Drive Change: Support the digital promotion of fundraising efforts that directly fund water, health, and education projects.

What we’re looking for

• A Mission-Driven Creator: Someone passionate about social impact and capable of translating complex community challenges into relatable digital content.
• A Visual Storyteller: Comfortable using tools like Canva or Adobe to create professional, eye-catching designs.
• Digitally Savvy: Familiar with the unique "languages" of different platforms, from the professional tone of LinkedIn to the creative energy of TikTok.
• Analytical & Curious: Interested in why content works and eager to use data to improve our storytelling.
• Reliable & Self-Driven: A volunteer who can take ownership of their tasks while collaborating effectively with a remote, grassroots team.

Time Commitment: Volunteer 10+ hours per week for 3-5 months remotely 💻

If you want to make change, apply to volunteer with Obuyisi bw'Omu Initiative!