28 Days Teaching Volunteering Project Uganda

This 28 days volunteering program, will take you to the heart of Uganda where you get involved in meaningful volunteer work. We ask volunteers interested in the Uganda teaching volunteer work to commit at least 4 weeks or more in order to ensure a worthwhile experience for both your hosts in Uganda and yourself.

The trip starts and ends in Uganda's capital Kampala. You will be based in Mukono or in a rural based program. Mukono is one of the most relaxed and attractive suburbs, east of Kampala (the capital city of Uganda). Mukono is a great place to stay if you want to explore Uganda's fascinating capital city or the adventure capital- Jinja.

Mukono has her own tourist attractions and you will discover many during your humanitarian service placement with us. These tourist attractions include but not limited to:

Mabira Forest which is famous for forest walks, Picnics, cycling trails, ziplining, over 100 Species of moths and 300 bird species. Mabira forest is also popular for its rich on Flora & Fauna

Lake Victoria - Africa’s largest lake and second largest fresh-water lake in the world

Sezibwa River – which is believed by Buganda legend to have been born. The river flows into Lake Kyoga. Sezibwa falls offers beautiful scenery for tourists and nature lovers. The site also has a natural forest reserve which is popular for forest trails and nature walks, bird watching with over 100 bird species and wildlife.

Kalagala Falls- one of the most beautiful, thundering falls and naturally endowed waterfalls in the country. Kalagala Falls are found along the Victoria Nile within Kalagala village, Kangulumira sub-county in Kayunga district (formerly part of Mukono district)

VOLUNTEER WORK IN UGANDA

Day 1-2:Arrival and Orientation

Our Coordinator will arrange a pickup for you from the airport in Entebbe at agreed time and they will drive you to the volunteer home outskirts of Kampala. Orientation and Placement will be done the next day.

On the second day, our Coordinator will give an orientation about the project you will be working on. You will be working with the Education development program while learning about the culture and customs of the local Ugandan people.

Day 3-27:Volunteer Work

THE PROGRAM IN MUKONO:

The Uganda Teaching volunteering project is an enriching and satisfying experience where the volunteer get the opportunity to teach children who are eager to improve their conversational English skills and other subjects.

The Volunteers serving with the Uganda teaching volunteering project will work primarily as instructors of English in local schools in Uganda. The Volunteers teaching in Uganda may also be asked to assist in other school activities such as sports and other extra-curricular projects or working at local community centers.

You can teach primary or high school classes, including academic subjects and life skills, and organize sport and art activities for the children. Let us know what you’re interested in teaching and we’ll get you into the best placement for you. School terms vary annually but are likely to be: Feb 1 to April 15, May 20 to August 20, Sept 20 to November 30.

Know that traditional education in Uganda is based on memorization and passing exams. While there is a language barrier, by volunteering you can introduce creative writing, drawing, debate, and life skills into the classroom.

Teaching needy and orphaned kids has serious challenges and needs volunteers who are open to local teaching methods but still able to bring creativity and fun into the classroom. You are the outside world to these kids. Schools have a basic curriculum, but you’ll be planning your own lessons daily.

All of our volunteer projects in Uganda need volunteers who can bring new ideas, work with minimal supervision, and have a positive, self-starting attitude. We do not need just young volunteers, but older people with business skills and experience. You will be working from Monday to Friday in a busy school.

On the weekends you are encouraged to explore the country with friends you make on the program, and our representatives are available to give travel advice and make bookings for you.

Day 28– Good bye party/ Barbecue night

Your friends at the program will organize a party for you and barbecue night to thank you for the service and your contribution.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Availability: Project opens all year round

Age Limits: Minimum 18yrs or older for solo travelers. (Families and Groups are accepted)

Program Dates: School Term Calendar

Arrival dates: Day earlier for the placement start date

Working Days: Monday – Friday – 5 days a week, 3-5 hours in a day

Weekends: Safaris & Tours arranged at very friendly fees

Accommodation: Volunteer Guest House (Host Family can be arranged for those interested in deeper culture immersion experience)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

PLACEMENT BOOKING COSTS:

After application process and acceptance into the program, you will be required to pay a placement booking and confirmation administration fee ofUSD$260. This is charged above the program fee quoted which is paid in cash upon arrival to your host country.

The placement booking fee covers:Administration Costs, Placement Booking & Confirmation,Pre-departure support & documentation, 24-hour international HQ back-up

Program Duration Fees:

· 4 weeks $460

· 5 weeks $560

· 6 weeks $660

· 7 weeks $ 760

· 8 weeks $860

· 9 weeks $ 960

· 10 weeks $1060

· Extra week + $100

The program fee covers the following.

ü Project orientation

ü Accommodation

ü Three meals a day

ü Airport pickup

ü In-country emergency support

The program fees exclude the following: Visas, flights, insurance, airport drop-off and personal expenses.

To Get Started

Fill Volunteer Application Form link below: