Volunteer with Teaching in Uganda

The objective of the Teaching programme in Uganda is to contribute to the development of under-resourced local schools and provide opportunities for Ugandans from disadvantaged backgrounds to receive a quality education. Teaching in a Ugandan school is a truly humbling experience, although the students have experienced tough upbringings, they are extremely polite, cheerful and eager to learn. The presence of mzungu (western) volunteers is always a great novelty for the children too. Volunteers are placed in nursery, primary or secondary schools, where they work alongside local teachers. Typical subjects include English, Math, Sports, Science, History, Music and Social Studies. Depending on the school in which volunteers are placed, students can range in age from 3 to 20 years old. Volunteers do not need to be qualified or experienced teachers to participate on this project. Schools in Uganda run for three terms per year and the Teaching project will operate during the school holiday periods. During these periods, volunteers will switch to another available project.

What’s Included:

  • Orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick up and your volunteer placement
  • 24/7 EMERGENCY support
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at DTR accommodation

What’s NOT Included:

  • Visa Application
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • End of program departure arrangement (accommodation and transport to the airport)

Volunteer with Special Needs in Uganda

This project is well suited to caring and patient volunteers who are passionate about working with people of all ages and abilities and increasing inclusiveness for people living with special needs. 

Your tasks may include working as a teacher aid, assisting with vocational training, providing care and playing games with individuals during their free time. 

You are not required to have previous experience or training, as you will work closely with our local staff. Volunteers with adequate training can expect to work more independently in the center and assist with speech and occupational therapy, physiotherapy, education and teaching basic hygiene. If you are specialised in a particular field, please provide these details in your application to assist the local staff in placing you where you will be most effective. Keep in mind that it is important to be flexible and willing to work within other areas as needed. Please note that some placements can require up to an hour of travel time, each way, on public transport. 

What’s Included:

  • Orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick up and your volunteer placement
  • 24/7 EMERGENCY support
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at DTR accommodation

What’s NOT Included:

  • Visa Application
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • End of program departure arrangement (accommodation and transport to the airport)

Volunteer with Women in Uganda

If you’re someone who is interested in promoting better opportunities for women in Uganda, this is a rewarding project to support.  As a volunteer on the Women’s Education project, you will work closely with local community centers, providing support to women and their families. You role will be focused on providing mentoring support around management,​ ​​financing and educational development to increase independence among the women and allow mothers to better support their families. Many of the women’s groups are involved in craft​-making through basket weaving, sewing, tailoring and jewelry-making, and the craft​s they make are then sold in order to generate income and provide for their families. Volunteers are also encouraged to create educational training materials on topics such as managing​ finances, vocational skills and building self-esteem.  You day will start from 8AM – 2PM

What’s Included:

  • Orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick up and your volunteer placement
  • 24/7 EMERGENCY support
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at DTR accommodation

What’s NOT Included:

  • Visa Application
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • End of program departure arrangement (accommodation and transport to the airport)

Volunteer with Animals in Uganda

This is a unique opportunity for volunteers to work with farm animals like Cows, Dogs, Cats, Goats, Pigs, Rabbits, Poultry. This is a chance to learn about animals; and veterinary medicine in general and specifically about animal care in some parts of Africa

What’s Included:

  • Orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick up and your volunteer placement
  • 24/7 EMERGENCY support
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at DTR accommodation

What’s NOT Included:

  • Visa Application
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • End of program departure arrangement (accommodation and transport to the airport)

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 other sports activities.

What’s Included:

  • Orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick up and your volunteer placement
  • 24/7 EMERGENCY support
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at DTR accommodation

What’s NOT Included:

  • Visa Application
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • End of program departure arrangement (accommodation and transport to the airport)

Volunteer with Children in Uganda

Uganda has an extremely high number of children living in poverty and many of these vulnerable children have lost one or both of their parents as a result of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Volunteers in the Childcare project in Uganda are placed in day-care centres, nursery schools and kindergartens to assist local staff in the day to day running of these centres. All these centres are extremely under-resourced, and volunteers play a key role in ensuring they operate effectively. Volunteer activities vary across the different centres, however typical tasks include, educational activities and basic teaching of English, Math, Health/Hygiene, Reading and Writing. Other activities include play therapy and games, dancing, singing, arts and crafts, as well as assisting with feeding and daily chores.

What’s Included:

  • Orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick up and your volunteer placement
  • 24/7 EMERGENCY support
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at DTR accommodation

What’s NOT Included:

  • Visa Application
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • End of program departure arrangement (accommodation and transport to the airport)