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  • Uganda
Length
2 to 24 weeks
Project Types
Arts Drama Childcare Community Development Sports Youth Education

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
80
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment
Groups
Small Group (1-15)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
650
Price Details
Minimum stay is two weeks for 650 USD including accommodation, airport transfer, lunch, transport to and from the project, onboarding workshop and any protective workplace gear. The third week costs an additional 220 USD and every other week after that costs 210 USD.
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Equipment Some Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
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About Program

Many children in Uganda neither have the time nor the resources to play and just be children. With our playgrounds and Tjeko Method, we strive to provide every child with a safe, creative space to develop. Edutainment volunteers work with us in our play park at the outskirts of Jinja as well as join us in Ugandan schools to raise awareness about the power of play in children's development. Specific tasks include operating the play park like selling tickets, building up play equipment, ensuring the safety of children playing, maintaining the grounds or repairing play items. They are also included in the preparation of new workshops lessons and theatrical performances, as well as the development of new games. To generate income and keep our services almost free, volunteers also support the rental service of our play equipment by delivering items all over Uganda and interacting with our clients.

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Young children jumping on a bouncing castle
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Tjeko workshops being taught in a primary school
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Older volunteer taking picture of local tree
Ugandan staff members smiling into the camera
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Program Highlights

  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Minimum stay of 2 weeks for $650
  • Year-round starting dates!
  • Work with children in an ethical way
  • Located in Jinja, Eastern Uganda, right at the source of River Nile

Program Impact

Volunteering with Tjeko doesn't only have an impact on our team but also on the local community. By bringing in volunteers from diverse backgrounds, the program enriches Tjeko's capacity to deliver high-quality recreational activities for children, fostering creativity, social development, and well-being. Volunteers contribute fresh perspectives, expertise, and resources, strengthening Tjeko's programs and expanding our reach. The presence of international volunteers also creates opportunities for cultural exchange, empowering local staff and community members through shared learning and collaboration. Local youth are exposed to new ideas and global experiences.

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Mark
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Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

Feb 23, 2025

Visiting Uganda is a unique experience. The weather is lovely almost all the time. But that wasn't the main reason for me to go. I also volunteered at Tjeko, it was so much fun. The staff is really amazing, kind and helpful. They work so hard and really appreciate their volunteers.

Luckily I was able to help out in many different ways. One day I went to visit a school with a number of the staff, we loaded a truck with skelters, trampolines and more fun stuff for kids and drove to this school. Only the drive there is amazing. The kids in the area know Tjeko and are wild about it, they smile and wave and love this traveling Tjeko Fun village. On this school nearly 400 kids were waiting for us. We unloaded the truck and assembled the equipment, then the fun started, the kids were so happy. It was so great to be part of this fun.

Also the park itself is used to larger groups of kids. This is an even more exciting experience. The kids love being there and really enjoy their time. Everyone is smiling. This day I managed to small shop on the park. The kids really love buying candy, and they show up in big numbers.

There are many more things to do. Whenever you like to work with tools, there are many opportunities. And it is so much fun to see your creations being used by the kids to have a good time.

I had a great time and would definitely go again.

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Location

Location:
Uganda
Currency:
Ugandan Shilling
Weather:
Jan-Mar
90 F / 52 F
Apr-Jun
84 F / 50 F
Jul-Sep
81 F / 48 F
Oct-Dec
86 F / 52 F
Airports:
Entebbe International
( EBB )

Uganda's travel activities are centered around their natural beauty in the forms of wildlife and landscape. The most popular things to do here are safaris for the elusive Mountain Gorillas, visits to the source of the Nile, site-seeing at the Murchison Falls, and outdoor activities at Lake Bunyonyi.

About Tjeko Uganda Ltd

We are a social profit enterprise in Uganda led by a local team, committed to giving every child a fun-filled childhood. We build and operate play parks, give workshops in schools, train volunteers and promote sustainable farming. Volunteers can choose from a wide range of activities - from taking care of the kids in the play park, to constructing...

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