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Volunteer in Uganda (6 months, 1 year) with United Planet!
Uganda
Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: all year round
Description:
Uganda, referred to as the Pearl of Africa, is a landlocked country in East Africa. This nation has some of the most diverse groups of animals ranging from the endangered mountain gorilla to the common chimpanzee. With a large number of ethnic communities, Uganda is also very culturally diverse. We are offering you the opportunity to travel to this East African country through 27 different volunteer programs. Many of the programs are centered on children and education but are also offered in environment and health services.
Highlights:
As a long-term volunteer, you will have the exciting opportunity to gain an even deeper understanding and appreciation of a foreign land and culture through humanitarian service, language and intercultural training, cultural learning activities, and exploration.
Qualifications:
Capable to work with orphans, maturity, flexibility, common sense and spoken English. To care for the children in need playing with them and teaching some lessons to them working as (care guide). Teaching, Drawing & playing with children, Music & Sports .
Cost in US$: 6 months - 4695 USD, 12 months - 7195 USD
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Cost Includes :
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- Emergency evacuation services
- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
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- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Medical insurance
- Medical services
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- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Travel while in host country
- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
* Food & lodging in your host country (Host family or residential live-in at project)
* Local transportation to the volunteer site
* Health, accident, and third party liability insurance
* Preparation before departure/ evaluation on return
* In-country orientation, language course, camp, and final evaluation
* Intensive support and supervision during your stay
* Monthly stipend for incidental expenses
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- childcare/children
- community centers
- community development
- community health
- community organizing
- disability issues
- education
- handicapped
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- health
- health care
- literacy
- minority groups
- orphans
- primary education
- public education
- seniors
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- street kids
- teaching
- volunteering
- women
- youth
- youth development
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Age Range: 18 and up
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Uganda
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
United Planet's Mission Statement: As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders. In 2008, United Planet was one of only ten organizations selected by CNN to be part of its "Be the Change" initiative.
Year Founded: 2001
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Click here to inquire for more information
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