• Good Health And Well-Being
Available from Mar 2025

Supporter for Childcare and Education

location
4 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Help empower Ugandan children access education.
  • Create life long bonds to the children you will help, and to the entire community you will be supporting.
  • Discover other perspectives and ways of living different to your own.

Highlights

  • Help empower Ugandan children access education.
  • Create life long bonds to the children you will help, and to the entire community you will be supporting.
  • Discover other perspectives and ways of living different to your own.
  • Discover and put into practice a passion for education.
  • Enjoy and understand Ugandan culture and traditions through being immersed in a local community and visiting all the beautiful things Uganda has to offer.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Help local Ugandan orphanages by collaborating with tasks and the education and development of the children. Through this program, you'll directly improve kids' lives.

    Local children in Uganda, particularly those in disadvantaged areas, rarely have the opportunity to meet and interact with foreigners. Despite the fact that English is one of Uganda's official languages, most students do not have the opportunity to practice it outside of the classroom. Interacting ...

    About the program

    Local children in Uganda, particularly those in disadvantaged areas, rarely have the opportunity to meet and interact with foreigners. Despite the fact that English is one of Uganda's official languages, most students do not have the opportunity to practice it outside of the classroom. Interacting with them and properly speaking the language with them may also benefit their learning and boost their confidence in the language.

    You will be assigned to a local school in the Kajjansi district. Your specific placement will be determined by the needs and availability of the community at the time. During the holidays, a "day-camp" style English and Sports program will be set up and run by participants with the assistance of our coordinators.

    Remember that you will be in charge of preparing lessons for the class, as well as assisting the local teacher and leading classes on your own (based on your experience). We both follow the school's curriculum in a formal setting, but at some teaching placements, the lessons can be done in an informal setting, so you are free to be creative! Games, gardening, and singing are popular activities among the youngest students.


    Do not be concerned about your lack of special qualifications. The entire purpose of this program is to provide any assistance possible, whether it is simply allowing children to hear English pronunciation by native English speakers or providing additional assistance with other academic subjects. Please keep in mind that anything you can provide is greatly appreciated, and we are grateful. The main goal is that, in addition to the extra learning and cross-cultural exchanges, you have touched the lives of the children, which will undoubtedly leave a special place in their hearts.

    On the other hand, the core focus of our Teaching program will be determined by the needs of the Child Development Centers or schools at the time. Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

    • Assist children with basic hygiene and sanitation routines such as nail cutting, hair combing, hand washing, tooth brushing, and so on.
    • Teaching English alongside local teachers.
    • Prepares and organizes meaningful learning activities and lessons.
    • Facilitates children's songs, dances, and storytelling activities.
    • Facilitate learning activities such as playing fun games, coloring, and other related activities.
    • Participate in other activities offered at the center or school.
    • Prepare evaluation exercises.
    • Mark the monthly exams or assessments.


    Typical day

    As a volunteer, you are expected to work on weekdays (Monday through Friday), at least 4 hours per day. Weekdays are free for volunteers to go discover everything Uganda has to offer them. 

    Usually volunteers start their workdays at 8:00 a.m., when they arrive to the center and start performing ...

    Typical day

    As a volunteer, you are expected to work on weekdays (Monday through Friday), at least 4 hours per day. Weekdays are free for volunteers to go discover everything Uganda has to offer them. 

    Usually volunteers start their workdays at 8:00 a.m., when they arrive to the center and start performing their tasks. Specific schedules will be provided to volunteers after induction.

    You will spend 4-6 hours assisting school staff with lessons and activities. Once back at your accommodation, you will have time to prepare your lessons for the next day. The day could look like:

    • Breakfast
    • Teaching
    • Lunch
    • Teaching
    • Preparing lesson
    • Dinner


    Free-time activities

    Known as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is one of the most scenic and interesting countries you may get the chance to visit as a volunteer: breathtaking scenery, a very rich and interesting culture, plenty of wildlife and flora, delicious cuisine, everything you might want, Uganda probably has it -and ...

    Free-time activities

    Known as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is one of the most scenic and interesting countries you may get the chance to visit as a volunteer: breathtaking scenery, a very rich and interesting culture, plenty of wildlife and flora, delicious cuisine, everything you might want, Uganda probably has it -and more. 

    Some of the places we would recommend you to visit as a volunteer are: 
    • Kampala: Uganda's mountainous capital. In Kampala you can find bustling markets, historical sights (especially the Kasubi royal tombs, a Unesco heritage site tied to the Buganda kingdom), museums (especially the national museum), cultural areas (don't miss shows shown at the Ndere center!), and also a very diverse nightlife. 
    • Murchinson Falls National Park: Sprawling from the shore of Lake Albert, it's the largest park in Uganda and a place you shouldn't miss: it's a place filled with large African fauna, beautiful scenery, large and strong waterfalls, and excellent safari opportunities.
    • Rwenzori Mountain Ranges: a Unesco heritage site, it's one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas. It's filled with glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and flora and fauna you can't find in many other places.
    • Fort Portal: It's been named one of Uganda's "touristic cities"; it's the city you will be staying at and one that has much to see and do: there's the Tooro Botanical Gardens, nearby scenic spots like lake Kyaninga, or historical monuments and places like the new Tooro Kingdom Palace or the Old Tooro Kingdom Palace. 


    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.

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV and

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    Volunteers must be creative (as there aren't many teaching materials available), patient, communicative, empathetic, and most importantly, passionate about helping children get better opportunities in life.

    Time Commitment

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

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Adventure Volunteer

    Your rates will cover:

    • Airport pick-up and transfer to accommodation all sunday in Kajjansi
    • Accommodation during your volunteer program
    • 3 meals during your volunteer program (2 in weekend)
    •  24 hours a day, 7 days a week support from the adventure volunteer team
    • Program monitoring and evaluation
    • Orientation and induction to the program
    • Certificate of hours dedicated to your volunteering
    • Accident insurance during your volunteering
    • Liability for your activity
    • Receipt of the program fee from the NGO
    • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.

    Airport Pickup at Entebbe International Airport

    Volunteers must arrive in Uganda on sunday until 3pm.


    Accommodation

     Volunteers will stay in shared rooms (about 4 volunteers per room) in a guesthouse. 
    All beds have mosquito nets and the house keeper will change bed linen weekly.

    The house also has wifi, electricity, drinking water (although we recommend volunteers to buy bottled water) and common areas available for volunteers such as a kitchen, bathrooms and a living room.

    Food & Beverages

    Daily meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided at the volunteer's home. Volunteers who require a different food requirement (vegetarian, intolerant to a particular food) should indicate this in advance. 

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Internet Access

    Sorry, no access at the project site

    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

    The project is open all year round, in area Kajjansi pick up free every sunday inclued

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

    Program fees

    4 weeks 1,045€
    Average fees 261€/week

    Program fees

    261€ per week 4 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 4 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 Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Adventure Volunteer

    Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2017

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sergio

    Spoken languages: Spanish, English

    About the project

    Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

    Meet your organization


    ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


    Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


    Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.


    42 reviews · rating4.7

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    Location

    Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda > Kajjansi

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