Volunteer in Uganda | Most Affordable Projects Starting From $260
- Uganda
- Kampala
About Program
Uganda is considered as one of the poorest countries in the world, where nearly half the population suffers from illiteracy, poverty, lack of sanitation facilities and inadequate health care. You can contribute towards making their condition better by volunteering in Uganda.
VolSol has 4 projects in Uganda - Child Care Program, Community Development Program, Medical Project, and Teaching Program. These volunteering opportunities are available throughout the year, starting from 1 week & extending up to 18 weeks. Medical & pre-med students can get a first-hand experience shadowing the doctors and learn about the healthcare system of a developing nation.
University students & gap year travelers looking for some valuable work experience can join the community development project and contribute towards solving the regular problems. VolSol ensures that each volunteer can get a chance to contribute meaningfully towards the host community while learning from their experience.
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Program Highlights
- Programs are available in the Kampala Region of Uganda.
- Get the opportunity to interact with the natives and learn about their culture & traditions.
- Volunteer work for the development and welfare of the underprivileged societies in Uganda.
- Enjoy the thrill of witnessing the mountain gorillas during forest expeditions on the weekends.
- Meet some amazing like-minded travelers from other parts of the world.
Popular Programs
Volunteers joining this program gets a unique opportunity to understand the country and their problems as well as express love and affection to the kids from extremely underprivileged backgrounds. The childcare center where the volunteers work provides the kids with basic necessities such as food, medical care, education, shelter, and proper clothing.
The Medical Volunteer Program in Uganda is highly suited for medical interns, students, and professionals. Interns are placed in a healthcare center that has over 140 beds and offers opportunities in the Radiology, Dental, Pediatric, Surgery, Maternity, OPD, and other departments. As the health centers are often understaffed the hospitals can really use an extra hand. Work will last for anywhere between 4-6 hours a day and can be extended in case there is an emergency.
This is a one-of-its-kind volunteer abroad program which involves a lot of field work as well as vocational training initiatives. Volunteers who would not shy away from working under the sun are surely going to enjoy every little work time spend in this project. The entire batch of volunteers teams up to give the infrastructures in the area a fresh and colorful look.
Volunteers in the program work as a Teaching assistant helping to teach English, Mathematics or languages in a rural school where our target is to improve the quality of Education for vulnerable learners. At the school we not only offer education but shower the little ones with love and care, because some of them do not get to experience it back home.
