Literacy supporter

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Below average response rate

Highlights

  • a fantastic opportunity to live in the heart of an African village and be part of a life changing development work.
  • providing the skills and awareness that they need to make a difference in their local communities.
  • will help improve and support sustainable development initiatives for community growth, focusing on areas as education, youth development, micro-enterprise, construction, sanitation and agriculture.

Highlights

  • a fantastic opportunity to live in the heart of an African village and be part of a life changing development work.
  • providing the skills and awareness that they need to make a difference in their local communities.
  • will help improve and support sustainable development initiatives for community growth, focusing on areas as education, youth development, micro-enterprise, construction, sanitation and agriculture.
  • act as catalysts for change by working alongside the local people to utilize local resources, provide them with the education and skills they need to uplift themselves
  • Make memories you will never forget during weekend excursions and tours with your fellow participants seeing our abundant natural resources and tourist attractions in the pearl of Africa Uganda.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    The community development project is a fantastic opportunity to live in the heart of an African village and be part of a life changing development work.

    This project focuses on the implementation of a village Tree school program for 3-5 year old children and adult literacy for both refugees and host community in six villages that make up Buyiga Island. The program will be conducted under tree due to lack of classrooms in the village, to advance ...

    About the program

    This project focuses on the implementation of a village Tree school program for 3-5 year old children and adult literacy for both refugees and host community in six villages that make up Buyiga Island. The program will be conducted under tree due to lack of classrooms in the village, to advance play, numeracy and literacy as part of school readiness skills for children, and advance functional adult literacy for anyone over the age of fifteen, who had missed the opportunity of formal education during childhood. A large range of people are targeted, including children, youth, men, women, and older people. The program is based on many years of research by American and other researchers which found that young Ugandan children who are not “school ready” by the time they start preschool (school readiness consists of a composite group of skills and abilities these children should be able to perform by age 3) are more likely not to complete primary or secondary school. The proposed program – which is ideally suited to be implemented through these village Tree - shall increase school readiness skills within 3-5 age group, linking literacy to people’s livelihoods and needs. Additionally, the program will provide employment and training for local young women, who would act as facilitators and village coordinators, and potentially reach thousands of young children and adults.

    We shall start with One Village Kamusogonya as a pilot for the first six months before enrolling to the other five villages to prevent children from walking long distance. Our class sessions shall start from 9.00am to 12.00 afternoon for children and 3.00pm to 5.00pm for adults shall study for effectively for three hours per day and set up play material center for children made by the children, parents and their teachers using local materials. Each group in the village shall be called Lit club for both children and adults and each shall consist 15 children and 30 for adults.



    Typical day

    We work Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm although sometimes it depends on what needs to be accomplished. Typical working days start with staff meeting to review the tasks at hand including following up on the unfinished ones and planning for the next. Then everyone will get to work on their ...

    Typical day

    We work Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm although sometimes it depends on what needs to be accomplished. Typical working days start with staff meeting to review the tasks at hand including following up on the unfinished ones and planning for the next. Then everyone will get to work on their assigned tasks including those going to the field or attend external meetings. We have team breakfast at 10:30 am and lunch at 1:00 pm at office 

    However flexibility is very important at this level



    Free-time activities

    In your free time there is many options for activities! A lot of our volunteers like to take extended weekends to do safari, gorilla trekking or adventure water sports. All of these are at the volunteers own cost, but are organized through our local partners to ensure the best price and experience. ..

    Free-time activities

    In your free time there is many options for activities! A lot of our volunteers like to take extended weekends to do safari, gorilla trekking or adventure water sports. All of these are at the volunteers own cost, but are organized through our local partners to ensure the best price and experience. Our close proximity to Kampala means there is plenty of opportunity to explore the craft markets, eat local food and go to local events including soccer games. We encourage volunteers to travel on their weekends and will help arrange trips or activities. 


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV and recommendation letters

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Volunteers must be at least 18 years or older and in good health. No specific skills are required,just have passion for children. Volunteers should be flexible, patient and bring a positive energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Those who have prior teaching experience may be able to take on a more independent role to teach and lead classes with limited resources. If you have less experience or volunteering abroad for their first time, can help to facilitate well-needed one-on-one time with

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Saint Ann Foundation

    Airport pick-up,
     Pre-Departure Information,
     Accommodation
    Orientation,
    24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff,
    Certification of completion.

    Airport Pickup at Entebbe International Airport

    Once the volunteer(s) apply to volunteer with Saint Ann Foundation, It’s the responsibility of us to pick up the volunteer from for Airport, we shall pick put him / her from the Airport (Entebbe International Airport) upon arrival and taken to the Foundation residence. After your confirmation to volunteer with Saint Ann Foundation, please provide us with the travel details to Uganda. And on arrival day you will find our staff waiting for you.

     

    Volunteer(s) are welcomed at any time of the year and any day of the week.

    The first day the volunteer(s) arrive at the home stay orientation take place where they are briefed on what to do any when to do it and the third day the volunteer(s) are taken to foundations to start work.

    Accommodation

    We provided a home stay program at the Saint Ann Foundation kindergarten.

    We provide a shared room for single sex volunteers, private room for couples.

    We have both an indoor and outdoor bathroom and bathroom.

    Our accommodation rooms are 10 x 12 feets.

    Volunteer(s) are advised to come with personal tents and mosquito repellents for Camping.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Food & Beverages

    Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe. We assist you to find cheap flights to Uganda. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Uganda provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Uganda you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Uganda. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Once the volunteer(s) apply to volunteer with Saint Ann Foundation, It’s the responsibility of us to pick up the volunteer from for Airport, we shall pick put him / her from the Airport (Entebbe International Airport) upon arrival and taken to the Foundation residence. The volunteer just gives us the travel details to Entebbe Airport and a staff will be there waiting for you on your date of arrival.

     

    Volunteer(s) are welcomed at any time of the year and any day of the week.

    The first day the volunteer(s) arrive at the home stay orientation take place where they are briefed on what to do any when to do it and the third day the volunteer(s) are taken to foundations to start work.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 968€
    9 weeks 2,178€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 2,904€
    Average fees 242€/week

    Program fees

    242€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Saint Ann Foundation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Saint Ann Foundation

    Outstanding 4.9 rating (18 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2017

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Below average response rate

    Coordinated by

    Abel Robert

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    Non-Government Organization established for purposes of improving lives of vulnerable children, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).

    Meet your organization

    Saint Ann Foundation (SAF) is an indigenous Ugandan nonprofit organization and 501(C3) in US under Internal Revenue Service (IRS), that makes all donations tax-deductible. Our EIN: 83-0562651. SAF is a Company limited by guarantee and NGO under NGO Act 2016 in Uganda, operating in peri-urban (underprivileged slum areas) and in hard-to-reach rural communities of Uganda, with a special focus on availing life opportunities to the underprivileged and marginalized in society.
    Our partnership model is an effective approach that leverages the strengths of each partner, while maintaining collaboration and transparency. Through a grassroots approach, our development programs are implemented in consultation with the local/beneficiary community to identify the needs they want to address, utilizing their existing resources, knowledge, skills and materials. We seek to build local capacity by empowering beneficiaries to become responsible for their own development so as to ensure sustainable impact from our interventions.

    Our Vision: Saint Ann Foundation (SAF) envisions a world where children are nurtured, loved, and given the necessary support they need to live life to their full potential, rescuing them from extreme poverty and deprivation, and where girls and women have the opportunity to actively contribute to their communities.

    Our Mission: We exist to promote a coordinated effort aimed at the efficient acquisition and utilization of resources in order to enhance the welfare of children, girls, and women.


    18 reviews · rating4.9

    chalakudi ramnath rating4.2

    2022 at Village Education

    The founder is very passionate about the foundation. Lot of work is going on at the Island where they have school(work has started on some kind of structure for the classroom cum skill school for girls and women), another one of the schools in Kssangati is having regular school. The school in ...
    Tonya Carrington rating5

    2021 at Caregiver Supporter

    The entire trip was outstanding! Abel does any excellent job with caring for the children. The children are feed, clothed and schooled very well by Abel and volunteers. I commend them ...
    Grace Thornbrough rating5

    2021 at Caregiver Supporter

    Spending time with the children at the St Ann foundation's school was amazing and a very memorable part of my Uganda experience. To be able to play with the kids, teach them and learn from them was an incredible experience and everyone who worked there was welcoming and kind. ..
    Miracle Reed rating5

    2021 at Outreach support

    The partnership of Bridge of Hope Global and the Saint Ann Foundation has been Life changing. Life has not been the same since this ongoing partnership. Life has new meaning, faith has a new meaning and the reality of God's love is apparent. This organization sets a standard of Excellence and Child ...
    Brooke rating5

    2020 at Outreach support

    Volunteering at Saint Ann’s was such a wonderful experience. The welcoming entrance each visit is heart warming, fun and interactive! When volunteering at Saint Ann’s, it’s like being part of a big family! You will learn so much from them, as they will learn from you. They want you to feel ...
    Molly Fromont rating5

    2020 at Caregiver Supporter

    Had an amazing time working with St Ann’s, there was a huge amount of incredible people to meet who helped direct what activities it would be helpful for us to complete. We were able to meet many amazing children and it felt like we made a difference to their lives ...

    Location

    Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda > Kampala

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