# Your Volunteer Journey!

Empower newcomers & underrepresented communities through tech education — join us as a volunteer teacher in our Digital Career Program —  Online.

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### **Spring Semester 2026**

**Semester Kick-Off: First Day of Class**

* Wed, Mar 18: Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning courses
* Thurs, Mar 19: HTML/CSS, JS, Bootcamp and Circle courses.

**Semester Demo Day: Last Day of Class**

* Mon, Jun 15: Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning courses
* Tue, Mar 16: HTML/CSS, JS and Circle courses.
* Wed, Jun 17: Bootcamp courses

<mark style="color:orange;background-color:orange;">**Preparation Phase starts mid-February!**</mark>

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### **🌟 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.&#x20;

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### **💻 What Courses Can You Teach?**

* **Web Development:** HTML/CSS, JavaScript and Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
* **Data:** Python, Data Analytics and AI & Machine Learning
* **Design:** UX/UI Design Bootcamp
* **Project Courses:** Full Stack Circle and Data Circle (close-to-closed job simulation courses)

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### **✅ 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

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### **📅 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&#x20;
* **Team Teaching:** Classes are delivered in a team-based format alongside other instructors

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### **🌍 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

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### **🚀 How To Get Started**

1. Complete the [Application Form](https://redischool.typeform.com/dcp-application)
2. Schedule a short [Meet & Greet Call ](https://redi-school-1.gitbook.io/teacher-applicant-hub/about/book-your-meet-and-greet-call)with our team
3. Get matched to courses based on your skills and availability
4. Participate in onboarding and training before semester start

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### **🎁 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)

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### **✨ Ready to Inspire Future Tech Talent?**

Apply now and start your volunteer journey with ReDI School!

<h2 align="center"><a href="https://redischool.typeform.com/dcp-application"><mark style="color:orange;background-color:orange;">I want to apply as volunteer!</mark></a></h2>

Already applied? Your next step is to [book-your-meet-and-greet-call](https://redi-school-1.gitbook.io/teacher-applicant-hub/about/book-your-meet-and-greet-call "mention")

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### More info:

* Find out more [About ReDI](https://redi-school-1.gitbook.io/teacher-applicant-hub/about/about-redi-school)
* Find out more [About DCP](https://redi-school-1.gitbook.io/teacher-applicant-hub/about/dcp-online)
* Find out about our [How to Volunteer](https://redi-school-1.gitbook.io/teacher-applicant-hub/about/your-volunteer-journey)

### FAQ

* Check out: [I can't teach tonight](https://redi-school-1.gitbook.io/teacher-applicant-hub/about/broken-reference), [I am dropping out](https://redi-school-1.gitbook.io/teacher-applicant-hub/about/broken-reference), [I feel uncomfortable](https://redi-school-1.gitbook.io/teacher-applicant-hub/about/broken-reference).
* In case you have questions, write an email to <dcp-volunteering@redi-schooll.org>.