Support Antenatal Care for Pregnant Mothers at Ebenezer Community
The experience
Volunteers will support antenatal care services for pregnant mothers at Ebenezer Community Clinic under the Gomba Kwagalakwe Public Health Support Foundation. You will assist midwives with patient registration, organizing records, and creating a welcoming environment for pregnant mothers. This role helps improve maternal health in the community. Your contribution will be recognized on our website and a certificate will be awarded.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Elderly Care:
Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Child Care:
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 5
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers
Description:
A contribution of €5 per day is required. This fee is paid directly to the management of Kings Guest House and covers the cost of arranging your accommodation for the duration of your stay.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Volunteers will support antenatal care services for pregnant mothers at Ebenezer Community Clinic under the Gomba Kwagalakwe Public Health Support Foundation. You will work alongside midwives and be guided by a dedicated team member who coordinates your daily activities.
A Typical Day
7:30 am – Breakfast is served at the Gomba Kwagalakwe's flagship community clinic, Ebenezer clinic. The organization provides local meals.
After breakfast, volunteers begin duties at the clinic.
Throughout the day, you will assist with patient registration, support basic health education for pregnant mothers, help organize clinic records, and contribute to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for mothers attending antenatal care.
1:00 pm – Lunch is provided by the organization. You will share the same meal with other staff at Ebenezer Community Clinic
Afternoon activities continue at the clinic until the end of the working day.
Evening and Free Time
In the evening, volunteers arrange their own meals. Options include fresh fruits, local foods such as Rolex from Kanoni market, or snacks from the supermarket.
The program encourages community walks and interaction with local people, who are peaceful and welcoming. On Saturdays and Sundays, volunteers are free to take trips to any place of their choice in Uganda.
Activities & Shift
Patient Care & Wayfinding: Welcoming expectant mothers, managing check-in and queueing, and guiding patients between clinic stations with compassionate support.
Maternal Health Education: Supporting clinic staff in leading group discussions on maternal nutrition, hygiene, malaria prevention, and newborn care.
Administration & Records: Organizing maternal health cards, logging daily clinic attendance, and preparing appointment paperwork.
Clinic Operations: Setting up triage areas each morning, arranging educational materials, and maintaining clean consultation rooms throughout the day.