Volunteer Abroad in Uganda!

  Uganda

Iganga,  Jinja,  Kampala

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month

Description: With its breathtaking location on the forested shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda offers unlimited opportunities for adventuring, volunteering, and traveling. This world famous safari destination surprises at every turn with its beautiful lakeshores, a century-old botanical garden alive with the chatter of acrobatic monkeys, friendly people, and colorful tropical birds. Rustic Volunteer Travel's volunteer programs in Uganda are located in Entebbe, Jinja, and the capital city of Kampala. Rustic Volunteer Travel invites you to join our volunteer and travel programs in Uganda; explore this newly peaceful and stable African destination while working in orphanages, working on HIV/AIDS projects, healthcare, and teaching English.

Projects in Uganda:

1. Uganda - Work in an Orphanage
2. Uganda - English Teaching in Rural school
3. Uganda - Health Projects
4. Uganda - HIV/AIDS Awareness

For more information about each project, please click on the link above "Visit the Website".

Highlights: Projects are available in Kampala (Ssezibwa Falls, the Ugandan National Theater, the very active Balikuddembe Market and Nakasero Market, Jinja (located on the shores of Lake Victoria and near Bujagali Falls (a kayakers' heaven) and Iganga (chief town of the Iganga District), with shops, banks & internet cafes nearby. Famously called the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is renowned for its African fauna and fairly conservative Christian/Muslim based society. It's full of contrasts: from traditional culture and history to modern urban infrastructure and much of the amenities you would expect from a city.

Volunteers can organize different possible excursions during and after the project to visit places of interest. There is a tourist infrastructure already in place the volunteer can use during weekends. For example: waterfalls, animal sanctuaries, markets, kayaking, whitewater-rafting, a brewery, Hindu temples, hotels, and many more.

Qualifications: No experience, just a good heart

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for fees

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Eager to help

Age Range: minimum 16 years old

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

Participants Travel to Uganda Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 3-4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Rustic Volunteer & Travel's Mission Statement: Rustic Volunteer & Travel offers some of the most meaningful travel and volunteer abroad experiences to world travelers. In our adventure travel and volunteer program, Rustic is committed to offering affordable, unique, small groups adventure travel and volunteer programs - setting you out on an unforgettable journey to these amazing, worldwide destinations.

Year Founded: 2007