Real experience
Hands-on field reporting, research and community engagement — not busywork.
Opportunities
Bring your curiosity and care.
Our opportunities are framed around community-funded learning, field experience and contribution — no experience required to start, just care and consistency.
Why join us
What you get in return.
Mentorship
Guidance on evidence-gathering, writing and careful, dignified storytelling.
A byline that matters
Your reporting reaches the community it's about, published with proper credit.
A growing network
Connect with correspondents, liaisons and volunteers across Bungoma County.
Open opportunities
Current roles & volunteer positions. (coming soon)
Internships
Structured learning and field experience for students and early-career volunteers, with mentorship.
Location: Webuye, Bungoma CountyOpen
Founding Advisor, Governance & County Liaison
Experienced people who guide the direction, ethics and growth of The OffSwitch27 in its early years, and who keep accurate, respectful contact with county offices, committees and public processes in Bungoma County.
Location: Remote / Webuye / Bungoma CountyOpen
Front Office Desk
The first point of contact for visitors, calls and messages, keeping our office organised and welcoming.
Location: Webuye, Bungoma CountyOpen
Web Administrator
Keep the website accurate, secure and up to date using the admin dashboard.
Location: Remote-friendlyOpen
Driver
Licensed drivers to support logistics, exhibitions and field visits safely and reliably.
Location: Webuye & Bungoma CountyOpen
Field Correspondents — Bungoma County
Visit ECDE classrooms, document what you see and submit careful field information.
Location: Bungoma CountyOpen
Parent & Teacher Liaisons
Help maintain accurate information relating to education experiences and developments.
Location: Webuye & surrounding areasOpen
Video & Editing Volunteers
Transform raw field footage into reports and media content.
Remote-friendlyOpen
Policy & Research Support
Track developments around the Hardware Off-Switch concept and related areas.
Remote-friendlyOpen
How to apply
A short, human process.
Send a message
Use the contact form and tell us which role interests you and why.
A short conversation
We follow up to understand your availability, interests and any experience you'd like to bring.
Orientation
New correspondents and volunteers get a short orientation on our approach to evidence and dignity.
Start contributing
Begin with a first assignment matched to your interests and location.
FAQ
Questions about joining
Are these paid positions?
Most current opportunities are volunteer-based, reflecting our community-funded model. Any paid arrangements are discussed directly during the application conversation.
Do I need prior journalism or research experience?
No. We value care, consistency and willingness to learn. Mentorship is provided for field reporting, writing and research methods.
Can I volunteer remotely?
Yes — roles like video & editing and policy & research support can be done remotely. Field correspondent roles are based in Bungoma County.
Ready to get involved?
Send a short message telling us which opportunity interests you.