Web Designer

Volunteer for a startup tackling child poverty in rural Kenya 🇰🇪Rising Capacities for Children Africa (RICCA)

Rising Capacities for Children Africa (RICCA) tackles child poverty in rural Kenya, especially in Kirinyaga County, by creating inclusive, child-friendly learning environments. Through the Ricca Afterschool Center, children aged 6–17 access personalized support, mentorship, and engaging programs in arts, sports, agriculture, and digital literacy. These activities foster academic success, creativity, social skills, and life competencies while making learning fun and accessible. RICCA also works with schools to improve teacher quality, infrastructure, and resources, and engages parents in the process. By bridging rural–urban gaps and promoting intercultural dialogue, RICCA empowers communities, protects children’s rights, and breaks cycles of poverty through education.

Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Web DesignerRole Description: We’re looking for a passionate Website Designer to help RICCA develop our website by reviewing and improve our current site.

Responsibilities

• Update current site to a more simpler but better improved version that communicates better to the audience.
• Improve user experience with friendly interactive face.·
• Experience on UI/UX design and full stack (front end and back end) development experience is essential. ·
• Ensure mobile-friendly and responsive design. ·
• Create visually appealing layouts that highlight programs, events, and resources. ·
• Integrate tools such as donation forms, email and newsletter subscriptions, and volunteer sign-ups. ·
• Troubleshoot website issues and provide ongoing technical support as needed.
• Provide a short handover so we can maintain the site internally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Web Designer (portfolio required)
• Experience of using Wordpress or even moving site to better free platforms for Non profits.
• Proficient in web design (current design on Wix) ·
• Strong eye for design, branding, and user experience ·
• Knowledge of SEO, website analytics, and accessibility best practices a plus
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently.

We are a small but friendly team.

Volunteers will report to our Founder.

We look forward to receiving your applications.

Time Commitment: Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-4 weeks remotely 💻

If you want to make change, apply to volunteer with RICCA!