# Your Volunteer Journey! Empower newcomers & underrepresented communities through tech education — join us as a volunteer teacher in our Digital Career Program — Online. *** ### **Fall Semester 2026** **Semester Kick-Off: First Day of Class** * Wed, Sep 16: Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning courses * Thurs, Sep 17: HTML/CSS, JS, FS Bootcamp, Cyberspace and Circle courses. **Semester Demo Day: Last Day of Class** * Wed, Dec 9: Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning courses * Thurs, Dec 10 HTML/CSS, JS, Cyberspace, Bootcamps, and Circle courses. **Preparation Phase starts mid-August!** *** ### **🌟 Why Become a Volunteer Teacher?** Make a real impact by sharing your tech or design skills while growing your leadership and communication abilities. Connect with a supportive international volunteer network and gain valuable experience — no prior teaching experience needed. *** ### **💻 What Courses Can You Teach?** * **Web Development:** HTML/CSS, JavaScript and Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp * **Data:** Python, Data Analytics and AI & Machine Learning * **Cybersecurity** * **Project Courses:** Full Stack Circle and Data Circle (close-to-closed job simulation courses) *** ### **✅ What We’re Looking For** * Passion for tech and supporting learners * Interest in leveling up your skills * Open, empathetic communication style * Reliability and good time management * English proficiency (all courses and materials are in English) * No prior teaching experience required *** ### **📅 Commitment & Schedule** * **Semester Dates:** 14 weeks * Spring Semester: March–June * Fall Semester: September–December * **Class Schedule:** Weekdays (Mon–Thurs), evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM * Regular courses: 2 sessions per week * Bootcamps: 3 sessions per week * **Time Commitment:** Minimum of 7 sessions per semester * Approx. 2–4 hours per week including preparation, teaching and extra team session * **Format:** Primarily 100% online * 1 in-person session per semester for Hamburg-based courses * **Students per course:** 25 approximately * **Team Teaching:** Classes are delivered in a team-based format alongside other instructors *** ### **🌍 About Our Learners** * **Diversity:** Represent 32+ nationalities, average age 31 * **Backgrounds:** Finance, Engineering, Biology, and more; most hold a bachelor’s degree * **Employment status:** 40% underemployed, 35% unemployed, 25% students * **Motivations & challenges:** Learning tech careers, varying prior knowledge, different learning speeds, personal situations (e.g., childcare), life transitions * **Locations:** Hamburg, Berlin & NRW *** ### **🚀 How To Get Started** 1. Complete the [Application Form](https://redischool.typeform.com/dcp-application) 2. Schedule a short [Meet & Greet Call ](/teacher-applicant-hub/about/book-your-meet-and-greet-call.md)with our team 3. Get matched to courses based on your skills and availability 4. Participate in onboarding and training before semester start *** ### **🎁 Benefits of Volunteering with ReDI** * Join a vibrant international volunteer network and community * Receive training to facilitate sessions and engagement tools * Earn an official volunteering certificate and LinkedIn badge * Develop leadership and communication skills * Experience the joy of empowering others to launch their tech careers * Access to [IBMSkills Build](https://sb-auth.skillsbuild.org/signup?utm_campaign=open-ReDi-DE) *** ### **✨ Ready to Inspire Future Tech Talent?** Apply now and start your volunteer journey with ReDI School!

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