Description

We offer 1- 12 week volunteer opportunities throughout Uganda. Placement are available year round in Kampala, and Mukono village area.

We offer programs working with HIV/Aids awareness, teaching English, orphanage child care assistance, woman's support, construction/building projects and medical placements in small clinics.

Volunteers are expected to work 40 hours per week and are provided accommodations and meals, round trip airport transfers, project placement and supervision and in-country orientation on arrival.

Our programs are available year round, we have a flexible schedule, with no set start dates. Come volunteer with us and see A Broader View of the World.

Highlights

Uganda is a diverse country - a land of varied landscapes with a multitude of natural parks, crater lakes, waterfalls and rich cultural history. Uganda's striking natural wonders, friendly people and growing tourist infrastructe makes it an ideal volunteer location.

Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of East African culture. Volunteering in Uganda is a way to totally immerse yourself in African culture. There is a growing interest in Uganda, as the tourist infrastructure continues to thrive. We give you the opportunity to really discover Uganda by living with and working side by side the local people.

Qualifications

- Volunteers must be 17 yrs old. There is no age-limit.
- Volunteers should possess a positive attitude, flexibility and patience.
- Volunteers need to have a sense of adventure and humor!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting 795 for 1 or 2 weeks, please contact us for more information

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Pre-trip materials, guidance and support with travel planning. Accommodation with local host family or shared volunteer residence. 3 meals a day. Airport transfers on arrival and departure. Project Coordinator and On-site support. Letter of Completion

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers accepted from all nationalities, backgrounds, professions and skills. We prefer volunteer 18 yrs and older. Volunteers are those searching for a different sort of vacation, on a career break, a retiree, or a gap year student.

Age Range

17 +

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hours

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement

Decided to create an affordable, safe and worthy program so that anyone who wished to travel and volunteer - could easily afford to do so.

Year Founded

2007