Teach and experience village life at our community school in Kalungu, Uganda

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  Description

  My name is Patrick and me and my wife Venerah are the founders of our school. It is located in Kalungu village, Luwero District, close to Kampala. It was founded in 2005 with four classes and now we have currently seven classes with a population of 211 pupils and seven teachers. Both of us are teachers and we decided to start a school to help low income families which cannot afford bigger schools in town. Our family has 6 members with some that work at the school and others who study nearby.We currently have (9) nine teachers paid from the little we get from tution. Three none teaching staff ie, a cook,a matron and an askari
  
  The major best needs of our village are locally available at a free charge and at low cost. The community is friendly and welcoming. The climate is also friendly with two rain seasons a year. This has enabled us to grow our own local food in the gardens.
  
  What you will love about our place is that the school is in a natural environment with fresh air, quiet and some sunshine.
  Also the children are disciplined and eager to learn. They will be happy to study any new subject like languages, sports and physical education, and culture exchange.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Compagnie pour pers. âgée

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Animaux

  

  Musique

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Nature

  

  Sports d'aventure

  

  Culture
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You will experience Ugandan culture here at our school by learning the local language Luganda, trying local meals from our village gardens, social events like going to a wedding, a funeral, and to church.
  
  We will appreciate to learn from the civilization of different cultures from around the world and to create new friendships.
  
  We will also take the time so that you can visit the area with some nature walks (mining area, forest) and tour around nearby towns.
  And finally, you can also experience local activities like bicycle rides, nature walks, etc with leisure centers or parks nearby.

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  Aide

  Volunteers will help teach our pupils with either traditional subjects like English, Mathematics, etc or with vocational studies like languages, computer science, music and physical education, etc.
  
  A timetable will be crafted for the volunteers when they arrive allocating the time for each activity to be conducted.
  
  Also, if you prefer to be accompanied by a teacher during the classes then there is no problem because we will do it as a team.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Luganda, Ganda: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Here in our school, English is the official language. However we welcome any new language because it is important for our pupils future.
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  Hébergement

  The accommodation is located inside the school so you will be in a secure place. You will have your private room with a bed and a mosquito net. The room is not self-contained but there are latrines nearby for toilets and bathing. You will have access to electricity at our school in the classrooms or in our family's home.
  
  Also, if you wish to have access to internet we can help you get a sim card so that you can buy data.
  
  You will be provided with three meals a day in a family way.
  No fee will be asked of our volunteers for accommodation and meals.

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  Autres infos...

  The pupils and our family will be very happy if you come volunteer at our school and you would be most welcome to enjoy good times together.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is a lot of space in the school compound to welcome campers / motorhomes.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  We have dogs, cats, and then domestic animals like chickens and sheep.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  nkambwe (1 an)

  very strong but obedient local dog

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