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Help at our non-profit social projects in Mbale, Uganda

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, i am Jeremiah the founder of a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving maternal and child health in rural communities of Eastern Uganda. We provide healthcare services, education, and community empowerment programs to vulnerable populations.
    We welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds to join our team and contribute their skills and time to support our humanitarian work. Opportunities include Assisting our medical team with health camps, patient care, and health education.
    You can also support our education programs at Golden Hill Academy, community outreach, and empowerment initiatives in Mbale district.
    Be ready to help with office tasks, project management, and there are benefits of Volunteering with us, you will contribute to improving the lives of mothers and children in rural Uganda.
    You will Develop new skills and gain valuable experience in humanitarian work.
    You will immerse yourself in Ugandan culture and learn about local customs and traditions more especially our Bagisu culture.
    Duration for voulunteership, Minimum 2 weeks to 3 months commitment. We shall help you in Visa Application by sending you an invitation letter accepting to host you with a moderate accommodation in our house
    Skills relevant and experience in healthcare, education and women empowerment, Music, Computer, Games and Sport, Fine Art/drawing, carpentry and construction. However you can learn all these while working with us.
    If you're passionate about making a difference and want to join our team, please send us messages we shall reply instantly.
    Join us in making a difference in the lives of mothers and children in Uganda!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Fashion or beauty
    Events & social
    Culture
    Charity work
    Writing
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Architecture
    Team sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Camping
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We will welcome you into our community and we will teach you all about life in Uganda.
    Our home is situated on the top of the hill in the middle of a beautiful green environment.
    We can teach you the language and teach you how to cook our delicious local food.
    You will also get the opportunity to see ceremonial rituals that originated from this village.
    Whenever you have free time we can arrange trips to Mount Elgon, the Source of the Nile, Sipi Falls, Sisiyi Falls, Wanale Falls, Grapevin Falls, the rock paintings, Murchison Falls, community tours and more. There are so many beautiful and cultural sites to explore, and I worked previously as a tour guide so I have plenty of experience in all Uganda.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Volunteers can help in many different ways, You can help the teachers and the children in school. If you enjoy teaching you can bring your skills and any examples from home for lessons in reading, mathematics, writing or any other topic you would like to teach. You can help in small groups on a particular subject to give them special attention. All children learn English, so you can help them to practice, even by talking and engaging with them, this can be a big help.
    Children also need to learn about the digital world, very few children in Mbale have access to and know how to use computers. Bring your laptop, bring an extra, and let them explore the wonders of computers. Simply learning the keys and how to type would be great.

    Teach them about hygiene, why it is important to wash your hands, why it is important to use a latrine. We encourage good hygiene and nutrition at school but it takes time for children to learn good practice.

    Ugandans love music, singing and dancing. If you play an instrument, bring it with you and teach them new songs and sing together.

    Do you like to play football or any other sport? If you can bring some balls or sport equipment we can arrange time to play games with the children.

    You can help to develop relationships with the women groups and empower them to start a small business so they can earn a sustainable income.

    Help with construction of the new school we are building, help with making bricks.

    Do you love photography and videos? Make a report of your stay or make a movie about your time with us in Mutoto.
    As you can see there are plenty of ways to help! Any help that you can offer either at the school teaching and helping with the children, empowering the women’s groups or helping with community groups to promote community health and safe motherhood related projects, would be very much appreciated.

    There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in this friendly community. It is always positive to have visitors for members of the community to meet and get to know. We enjoy volunteers staying with us in our home and are very welcoming, you can read some of the volunteer reviews to gain a better understanding.
    If this is your first time to Uganda the different culture and basic living circumstances can be a a culture shock. Take your time to adjust staying with us and learn about the beauty of living the rural life of a small community.

    We hope to hear from you soon! Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Luganda, Ganda: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We will welcome you into our community and especially into our home. We will teach you all about life in Uganda. We can teach you the local language of Lugisu and teach you how to cook our delicious local food.

    You will have a private room in our house and 3 meals per day in the beautiful green surroundings of rural Uganda!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    To get here you can take a taxi from Entebbe airport to Kampala. From Kampala you can use YY coaches which is a bus company, to come straight to Mbale where I will pick you up. I can also arrange private transport if you prefer.

    We are situated in the Eastern part of Uganda near Mbale. On the back of a boda boda (motorbike) it is about 15 minutes to Bungokho Mutoto. With Mbale so near it is easy to go there for shopping, visiting restaurants or go to a Internet cafe.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have ample packing and camping site on the Golden Hill where we stay so feel free to come along with your Campervan

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    This host charges a fee

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    5$ per day for food
Host ref number: 385163999548

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