School awareness
Support dyslexia awareness sessions in schools and help open informed conversations.
DPA volunteer network
Find your place in a growing community of advocates.
Dyslexia Project Africa trains volunteers in dyslexia awareness and advocacy. Search published profiles, learn about volunteer pathways and contact the team to express interest.
Volunteer directory
Meet the people helping awareness travel.
Directory profiles are published with each volunteer’s approval. Search by name, country or area of work, sort the results and browse profiles page by page.
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Ways to contribute
Bring your skills to the work that fits.
Volunteers contribute in different ways across schools, communities and programme delivery. Current openings and country needs should be confirmed with DPA.
Country or state lead
Help coordinate local volunteer activity, school outreach and community connections.
Teacher outreach
Engage educators and support awareness of dyslexia in learning environments.
Parent and community
Help make space for understanding and practical discussion in communities.
Communications
Support approved communications, photography and storytelling with consent.
Documentation and learning
Support programme records, monitoring and impact documentation.
Programme support
Contribute skills that help programme coordination and delivery.
Learning resources
Help prepare and distribute reliable dyslexia awareness materials.
What volunteering involves
Learn, coordinate, then support school awareness.
The September 2026 impact report describes DPA volunteers receiving dyslexia and advocacy training, contacting schools and helping lead awareness sessions with pupils and teachers present.
Connect with DPA
Share your location, interests and relevant experience so the team can understand where you may fit.
Confirm training and guidance
Discuss current training, role requirements and safeguarding guidance before beginning school activity.
Coordinate with schools
Volunteers contact schools and seek permission before awareness sessions take place.
Express your interest
Tell DPA how you would like to contribute.
Share your country, area of interest and relevant experience. The team can confirm current volunteer needs and next steps.
Questions first? Contact DPA