Volunteer: Create a Technical How-To Video for Global Medical Education

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by Taproot Foundation, a nonprofit creating social change through pro bono connections.<br><br>A professionally edited how-to video that demonstrates setup and use of the Continuing Medical Education Solutions (CMES) platform that uses USB drives, Raspberry Pi and mini-computers with smartphone apps to deliver continuing medical education in resource-challenged countries. The volunteer will assemble supplied video recordings, technical snippets, site photos and field footage, edit for clarity, and coordinate with TWB IT. Format/length specifics will be provided during volunteer interviews.<br><br>This tutorial will help healthcare workers and administrators deploy CMES across low-resource countries, expanding access to medical training and education. Volunteers will directly support TWB’s mission to harness information technology for education and healthcare in resource-constrained communities and inspire positive social change.<br><br>TWB IT volunteers will supply technical clips, site photos, and notes and will collaborate on reviews. We will be available for feedback, provide access to assets, and work with the volunteer to finalize the edit so the video can be distributed for training. Details and timelines will be provided during onboarding.<br><br>Techies Without Borders Mission: Support the information, communication, and technology needs of individuals and organizations that seek to indoctrinate universal and egalitarian human rights. Harness Information Technology for development, education, and healthcare worldwide in resource-constrained communities. Inspire and compel positive social change worldwide through Information Technology. Support research and education in the focus areas of TWB.

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