We need 10 volunteers
Ssamba Foundation is a self-sustaining community based development organization in Mukono District, Uganda founded in 2006 by Rtn. Isaac Ssamba and volunteering with us is extremely affordable. As a volunteer you are responsible for your flight, visas and living costs.
FOR HOW LONG CAN VOLUNTEERS STAY?
We ask volunteers interested in the Uganda volunteer work to commit at least 28 days (1 month) in order to ensure a worthwhile experience. But we accept volunteers from a minimum of 2 weeks’ duration.
We want every volunteer to feel that their time in Uganda was put to good use and that they had adequate time to make an impact. The preferred length of trip for a volunteer’s first visit is 4 -8 weeks. Although we do not strictly prohibit shorter stays, we do request that our volunteers are able to offer at least one month of voluntary services.
Occasionally we will allow for a shorter stay than one month, but this is handled on a case by case basis. We understand that it can sometimes be difficult for doctors, to take a full month off. Therefore, doctors can come for a three-week period.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
The Volunteering Program in Uganda offered by Ssamba Foundation is affordable and budget friendly. Volunteers receive 3 meals, accommodation, airport pickup, and an orientation briefing when they arrive.
Volunteering in Uganda with Ssamba Foundation provides a unique deeper cultural experience: you will have the opportunity to work with a Ugandan and International team, and have the opportunity of creating your own projects.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be over 18yrs
• You must speak some English (you don’t need to be fluent)
• A copy of your passport with 6+ months validity
• Criminal Record, Background Check report or Police Statement
• We recommend travel/life personal insurance
• You must commit at least 2 weeks’ minimum (longer stays are much appreciated).
• You must be Sociable, Energetic, Positive & Fun!
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We accept local and internationals volunteers who are full of enthusiasm, and who enjoy working with people from a different culture background. The minimum age to participate is 18. Candidates must speak English, in order to adapt themselves quickly and to be able to interact with local people.
We need people who possess the willingness to commit themselves to a long-term project, prepared for day-to-day challenges. Also important: our lifestyle is simple; we don't have any luxuries here, beside the luxury of being in the middle of a beautiful natural landscape, and working for a meaningful cause.
We accept local volunteers who can dedicate some hours every week to help us, but in this case they must arrange their own transport to the offices or project site in Mukono.
We need people to help teach at the rural schools, to help with construction and cleaning works, to help at our agriculture farm, social workers, psychologists, educators, specialists in IT, doctors, nurses, drivers, etc. In summary: anyone with goodwill and a good disposition to help and work can be accepted into the program.
I WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH SSAMBA FOUNDATION
If you would like volunteer in Uganda with Ssamba Foundation, our projects 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. We need those who can sort out book-work and apply for grants. Just as these projects try to help all members of society, they need all ages of volunteers to help them function.
Our volunteer in Uganda program helps create sustainable education & development in rural Uganda. The program provides a life-changing opportunity for school and university leavers to spend a few months volunteering in Uganda.
Volunteers directly help in schools, health centers and development projects. Perhaps equally important is the “knowledge exchange”: helping people from a remote African community gain a greater understanding of the wider world (and vice versa).
Of course, it is not all hard work; volunteers will get an opportunity for fantastic wildlife safaris and to experience a region few tourists have reached.
GET STARTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
E-mail us: ssambafoundation@gmail.com or visit link below:
https://ssamba.org/
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I am looking forward to host you here in Uganda. I am the big or young brother you were longing for!
My name is Isaac Ssamba and I am the Founder and Team leader at Wanderlust Adventures, Founder and Executive Chairman at Ssamba Foundation and Host at Kyampisi Backpackers Home in Mukono Uganda. I am an adventure travel and road trips addict. In my community, I am popularly known as Master, Councilor or Kyampisi Subcounty Ambassador.
If you choose Uganda as your next destination for adventure or volunteer holiday, I would like to be your Personal Guide and Travel Adviser. I was born here and have been a registered guide for the last 10 years. My private and group community tours and safaris have been successfully introducing people from all around the world to the wonders and excitement of this beautiful country- Uganda since 2006.
I speak good English (and I am learning German & Swahili) and my tours and trips will show you all the best places to visit both on and off the beaten track. My website will introduce you to many Uganda tours, adventure activities and trekking deals. I can easily arrange things for you to do that will accommodate people of all ages.
I also organize and arrange volunteer placements for people who are interested in giving back to the communities while on their holiday in Uganda. Programs range from Teaching, Healthcare, Working with Refugees, Wildlife Conservation, Agriculture & Farm work, Environment Conservation, Games and Sports, Construction and so many other projects.
I can organize your airport transfers and ground transport in well maintained personal cars as well as help you with your hotel bookings and even guide you to fabulous nightlife experiences. My vehicles are comprehensively insured, giving my guests a safe and reliable experience on a safari or road trip.
I offer basically customized tours and volunteer placements and I also offer “host family” accommodation to help you save on extreme hotel bills. I am able to customize the tours and personalize your activities to your own unique requirements and am happy to guide groups of any size from Uganda to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zanzibar and Burundi.
I provide you with a service which enables you to enjoy all of your holiday without having to spend your time going to all the travel and booking agents. I take care of everything for you, whether you are here for a few days or a more extended period.
Please enjoy your journey through my website and use the booking/enquiry form to let me know your choices from my catalogue. The more information you are able to give me the better I will be able to tailor my services to your Pearl of Africa holiday requirements.
November 12, 2024
Kyampisi Backpackers Homeis a host family that provides a strong sense of community for international travelers, missionaries and volunteers during their stay in Uganda. Friendships forged here regularly last a lifetime.Our accommodation is the perfect spot to unwind after a day of adventures. Located in a convenient, safe and secure area, just outside Mukono town, our home is only 20 minutes away from Mukono central business district.We accommodate visitors in super clean dormitory styled and twin bedrooms that provide respite from the hot, sunny days of Uganda.While our community tours, wildlife safaris and community development volunteer projects provide an authentic, one-of-a-kind cultural experiences, it’s still nice to know that you can retreat to our comfortable rooftop forest view point, watch English movies, Skype your friends and family and surf the Internet in your free time.When travelers are looking for a place to stay in Uganda for a full cultural immersion experience, one of the most important considerations is access to public transport.We chose a location between Kampala and Jinja. This means, regardless of where you are headed, you can quickly get to your point.We also have great local full-time on staff to help with logistics.
Volunteers in Uganda are provided accommodation in a volunteer guest house or in a homestay/host family accommodation depending on the location of project.
The accommodations are neat and clean. Accommodation is shared amongst volunteers on the ‘same gender sharing’ basis rooms. Wifi internet, warm water is not guaranteed.
The volunteers’ guesthouse in Mukono is very close to useful amenities like banks, ATM’s, currency exchanges, restaurants, cafes and shopping places. All placements are around 10 - 45 minutes from the accommodation (Unless if carrying outreaches).
Three meals are provided to participants everyday from Mon-Sun. (breakfast, lunch and dinner), vegetarians, vegans and people on diet are accommodated.
