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Description
We operate a community library that welcomes all people without discrimination, the library provides a serene garden environment that motivates engagement of different library programs. We started operation in 2021 due to response of covid 19 with aim of providing digital educational resources, promoting a strong reading culture and digital skill development.
Our programs include, lit clubs were kids come and read together with supervision of miss Irene the librarian in order to promote a strong reading culture, digital clubs were we train the teens the 21 basic computer skills, Education research support through providing them with laptops and free Wi-Fi, free borrowing of books.
Am just a young youth who is interested in latest developments in technology and managing of accounts,
I love working in a team to positively impact the lives of people with in the community through lit clubs and computer clubs. Am currently working as the administrator to ensure the library fulfills its objectives.
We work with passionate team members such as Irene the librarian who ensures the kids improve on their reading culture
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
1. Language Exchange: volunteers will have a chance to learn the local language( Luganda).
2. Cultural Storytelling: we shall share stories about different cultures and traditions from different tribes in Uganda as well as listening to and learning from the personal experiences and stories of the local community.
3. Traditional Music and Dance opportunity to experience and learn about traditional Ugandan music and dance, including the kiganda dance from Buganda tribe.
4. Local Cuisine: they will be able learn about and sample traditional Ugandan dishes, such as matooke (steamed or boiled green bananas), chapati (flatbread), and Rolex (a popular street food made with eggs, vegetables, and chapati).
5. Community Engagement: they will participate in community activities and events, such as book clubs, writing workshops, and children's Storytime sessions.
Help
We are looking for skilled volunteers who can share their expertise with us.
We need a volunteer with digital skills able to help website development, handling social media, teaching computer lessons.
We also need a librarian to guide us on how books are organized and how we can fully utilize all our available resource.
We need a teacher good at English who can help in developing literacy.
A volunteer good at reading is also welcome to read with the kids.
A volunteer who can help in educational support is also welcome.
A volunteer who can play with the kids.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Luganda, Ganda: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
we provide a double room house, one room for male volunteers and another for female volunteers.
We shall be serving them locally made dishes such as African tea, porridge and bread, matooke, posho, cassava, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice served with sauces like ground nuts, beans.
What else ...
In their free time, volunteers have a chance to participate in community engagement through visiting the shores of lake Victoria, different families, sharing experience with the people with in the community.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
