Volunteer

ADAM has been a voluntary organisation since 2010. Skilled volunteers are how much of this work gets done.

ADAM was started by students who volunteered their time, and it still runs on that basis. Whether you are in Hargeisa or in the diaspora, there is almost certainly something useful you can do.

What we need most

Teachers and tutors

Literacy, numeracy, English, exam preparation and mentoring for students moving into secondary and higher education.

Trade instructors

Welders, mechanics, electricians, builders and tailors who can teach a cohort to a professional standard.

Legal and paralegal

Support with case referral, legal awareness sessions and documenting discrimination cases.

Media and design

Photography, video, graphic design, social media and translation between Somali and English.

Grants and fundraising

Proposal writing, donor research and reporting — especially valuable from volunteers working remotely.

Health and community work

Health promotion, hygiene education and community mobilisation inside minority settlements.

How it works

  1. Apply Fill in the form below telling us what you can offer and when.
  2. Talk We will call or email you to match your skills to a live programme need.
  3. Brief You will be briefed on the communities you will work with and our code of conduct.
  4. Start You join a programme team, in Hargeisa or remotely, with a named contact at ADAM.

Volunteer application