Description

In Uganda, millions of people in many communities suffer from effects of chronic poverty diseases and live on less than one dollar a day. This is much from being illiterate and lack of education. Fifty percent of the population is illiterate. Because of illiteracy and ignorance they are unable to effectively improve their lives using local available resources. HIV/AIDS scourge wiped off the energetic people leaving the elderly to take care of their grandchildren. As a volunteer, you are needed and you can make a difference in Uganda.

Highlights

There are volunteer work placements available in both urban and rural Uganda. Our volunteer/intern work placements in Uganda include:

(1) Caregiving
- Orphanage Work
- Caring for AIDS Orphans
- Working with Street Children
- Caring for the Elderly
- Caring for the Disabled

(2) Community Development
- Developing Business Plans
- Developing Library Facilities
- Women's Empowerment
- Sharing Your Skills

(3) Healthcare
- Medical Placement
- Assisting Health Professionals
- Helping in a Rural Health Post

(4)HIV/AIDS Work
- HIV/AIDS Testing
- HIV/AIDS Counselling
- Awareness Campaigns
- Caring for the HIV Infected
- Conducting HIV lessons

(5) Teaching
- Teaching Children
- Tutoring Help
- Teaching English or Computer Skills
- Teaching Arts, Music/Dance
- Sports Education
- Special Education

Qualifications

* Age Requirement: You can apply on your own if you are 18 years or over at the start of the program. For participants who are 16-17 years old at the start of the program, it is possible to enroll if the parent or legal guardian gives permission and signs our waiver form to waive our liability.
* You must be able to speak English.
* Medical placement volunteers must have relevant medical training and certification (to be presented on arrival in Uganda).

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts at USD 180

Program Fees Include:

What is included?

- Accommodation and Meals
- 24/7 Hotline for On-Site Support
- Arrival Welcome (at Entebbe International Airport )
- Program Orientation
- Work Placement
- Regular Cultural/Recreational Activities (Personal Spending not included)

What is not included?

- International and Local Transportation Costs (Local bus tickets cost around USD1 in town.)
- Medical/Travel Insurance
- Visa Application Costs

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Over 18. For participants who are 16-17 years old at the start of the program, it is possible to enroll if the parent or legal guardian gives permission and signs our waiver form to waive our liability.

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Cross-Continental Solutions Inc.'s Mission Statement

To make extraordinary volunteer and intern abroad experience universally accessible. We do this by providing programs that Make a Difference to the Global Community, Promote Cross Cultural Understanding, are Customized to Your Needs, have Flexible Work Schedule, and yet are Extremely Affordable (with program fees starting from only USD180).