Impact of Volunteering
Volunteer Factor serves as an intersection between travel, development and education.
Volunteer Factor strives to collaborate with people who want make a positive impact in the world. We work with international travellers who want to give back while they travel. Our volunteer programs in Africa assist community organizations that want to develop their communities and local partners that work and help facilitate the bridge between volunteers and community organizations. All with the aim to bring about positive change into the world around them.
Small actions lead to big changes
I had an absolutely amazing experience volunteering in Uganda! Out of all the places I've volunteered before, Uganda truly felt like home to me. I wish I could have stayed longer because David, his family, and the program staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. They made sure I felt comfortable both at the house and at my assignment location. Teaching, nurturing, and loving the children was an absolute honor. I am grateful for the opportunity to have made a positive impact and create lasting memories in Uganda.
My experience with 2 Uganda Home Stay was incredible, I have no words to describe how much this experience was worth in my life, the children are charming and very kind and all the staff very friendly and helpful. It was all excellent.
This experience was a real eye opener. Interaction with the kids at the orphanage made me realize&appreciate how much privilege I have.
You should expect to be blown away. You might even shed a tear or two when you meet the kids and hear their stories(I did😢). The world is truly a cruel place for the innocents.
As to be expected, the orphanage has alot of financial needs, i wish I could do more for them financially, but we can only do so much as volunteers.
The host and his family were very accommodating.
There was hot shower.
The meals were delicious
It felt like a home away from home.
It was perfect whatever time it was, it was exactly what I expected, the local people, the other volunteers who were there with me. highly recommend
It was a transformative experience. A mix of feelings. Those kids taught us a lot. I recommend everyone to have a similar experience.
Be prepared to have the most beautiful experience of love from the kids, they histories of life make u feel more grateful of everything in life! I will go back for sure! About the process since u apply just make sure about the fees, we paid more than a double that was in the app each person, the food is really different from USA and Brazil also make sure about transportation from the accommodation to the Centre where u work, we agreed with the host to pick up and drop off us every day because there is only taxi by moto which for me and my friend doesn't work! Btw the best experience of ou life
words cannot describe emotions
they need to be felt,
The tears of compassion
Experience taught me how to open and live through the heart.
I realised what home really means.
I definitely recommend it
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Volunteer Programmes
Volunteer with Special Needs in Kenya
Here the volunteers work in a school setting where they assist the caregivers and teachers in day to day activities and other chores. For those volunteers who are qualified and certified they are involved in more intensive care e.g. giving first aid to the children
Volunteer with Women in Kenya
This volunteer programme works in two ways, however, the activities that the volunteers undertake are aimed towards the same goal which is to empower a woman. We work with HIV/Aids centres where all the women involved are HIV/Aids positive. These are people who have faced
Volunteer with Sport in Uganda
Ugandan children are incredibly enthusiastic and love learning new sports! The Sports Education project in Uganda provides these children with a range of activities and sports to participate in and volunteers are placed in primary or secondary schools to assist with Physical Education classes and
Volunteer with Children in South Africa
On this program your role will be to provide care and support to local staff. The program provides ongoing early development education in a way that is impactful, safe and sustainable. Your role as a volunteer will be important in offering a positive and safe