Volunteer in Uganda

Come and Volunteer in Uganda

We are looking for enthusiastic people with a heart for vulnerable children. Are you trained in childcare or healthcare? Or maybe you’re handy with tools and maintenance? Then we’d love your help on campus. Students in teaching, nursing, or social work are also welcome to join as interns.

What can you do?

Education

Assisting in primary school, secondary school or vocational school classrooms.
Supporting children who are falling behind in their studies.
Helping children with reading (English).
Playing with the children, reading stories and giving them personal attention.
Organising sports and games activities for the children.
Helping with games and crafts.

Clinic

Assisting the medical team,
Helping with deliveries.
Sharing knowledge, experience and practical help.
Giving clinical lessons.
Helping with consultations, treatments, weighing, vaccinations and administrative work.
Going on outreach to surrounding villages to provide medical assistance.

Maintenance

Lend a hand with building and repairs. Skilled carpenters, plumbers, and electricians are especially welcome.

Conditions

You must be at least 18 years old.
It is not permitted to stay on campus alone. Therefore, please register together with someone else or inquire with us whether there are multiple registrations during the period you wish to come.
The maximum length of stay is 12 weeks.
You have a good command of the English language.
You are able to work independently and take initiative.
During school holidays, the children go to their guardians. It is therefore important that you do not plan your trip during this period. The children's holidays are in December & January, from the beginning to the end of May and from the end of August to mid-September.
We ask you to take action in advance for the children in Uganda. Aim for a minimum amount of €1,000. We are of course happy to help you get started.

Protection of vulnerable children

Volunteers, interns and others who come into contact with children in Uganda are briefed in advance on behavioural aspects and are required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). In addition, you endorse the Child Protection Policy. This document describes the rights of children, the protection of their integrity in situations both inside and outside of education, and the sanctions policy for violations by employees.

Costs

The cost of your stay depends on the number of nights you spend on campus. You are responsible for booking your own flight ticket to Entebbe.

For stays longer than 3 weeks
The basic price you should expect to pay is €250. This covers your transfer to and from the airport and the Dutch supervision on site. Accommodation in the guest house costs €10 per person per night.

For stays shorter than 3 weeks
For stays shorter than 3 weeks, you pay €15 per person per night. We can also pick you up and drop you off at the airport. The total cost for this is €100 per car (return). This is a total amount per car, which can carry a maximum of 4 people.

Would you like to visit your sponsored child as a family? Then we will make a separate calculation for you. Please contact us for more information.

Sign up!

Are you excited to volunteer with us? Sign up using the button below. Completing the registration form does not entail any obligations. We will contact you and make an appointment to get to know you better.

We believe it is important to get a good impression of you as a volunteer. That is why we have the following registration policy:

After receiving your registration form, we will invite you for an (online) introductory interview.
If applicable, we will check your references.
After a positive interview, we will ask you to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).
We will familiarise you with our house rules, code of conduct and child protection policy.
We will provide you with two copies of these documents and ask you to sign them.
After your stay, we will contact you. We would love to hear about your experience.

Register