GIS training
Cartography, spatial analysis and professional production methods.
Call for applications · First international cohort
Become a Cartomize Country Lead or Campus Lead
Advance geospatial practices in your country and university.
Applications open
Deadline20 October 2026
Volunteer programme · Training and support included
Poster language
What the programme offers
Gain practical skills
A practical pathway to build technical skills, develop leadership and contribute to an international geospatial community.
GIS programming
Python, automation and geospatial workflow design.
Remote sensing
Satellite imagery, raster analysis and interpretation of results.
Cartomize and QGIS
Master the plugin, analyses, layouts and exports.
Leadership
Community engagement, activity planning and communication.
Network and certificate
International experience and recognition of your contributions.
Two leadership pathways
Choose your pathway
Country Lead
Officially represents Cartomize Community in their country, coordinates Cartomize Campus chapters and develops national relationships.
- Officially represent Cartomize Community in the country.
- Coordinate Cartomize Campus presidents.
- Engage universities, companies, institutions and geospatial communities.
- Seek technical, academic and financial partners.
- Prepare partnership proposals, budgets, support requests and draft agreements.
- Identify local requirements concerning associations, events, fundraising and personal data.
- Organise training, conferences, workshops and activities.
- Produce a quarterly report on activities, partners, expenditure and results.
Campus Lead
Creates and leads a Cartomize Campus club to promote learning, open-source contribution and peer exchange.
- Set up the club with the institution.
- Organise demonstrations and practical sessions.
- Engage students in geospatial projects.
- Document campus activities and results.
Selection and commitment
How does the application process work?
- 1Online form
The application is completed entirely online.
- 2Assessment
Eligibility check and background review.
- 3Interview
Remote interview with shortlisted applicants.
- 4Training
Initial six-week programme, approximately 2 to 4 hours per week.
- 5Impact plan
Initial 90-day period before confirmation of the 12-month term.
Volunteer framework
The programme is not paid employment. Local activities may require support from partners or voluntary contributions. Any expenditure or commitment made on behalf of Cartomize must be authorised in writing; reimbursement is not guaranteed without prior approval.
Full application pack
Review all requirements before applying
The PDF outlines the responsibilities, profiles sought, selection process and volunteer framework.
Cartomize network
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Country Leads directory
The first cohort is being selected
Profiles will appear here after appointment.