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Volunteers will support nutrition screening of children in rural schools across Gomba district in central Uganda. Working under our Foundation, you will assist in measuring and recording children’s nutritional status, and support basic health education activities. This role contributes directly to improving the health and wellbeing of school children in underserved communities. You will be recognized on our website. A certificate will be awarded.
30 hours of help per week
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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.
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!
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Volunteers will support nutrition screening activities in rural schools across Gomba District that are in partnership with the Gomba Kwagalakwe Public Health Support Foundation. You will work as part of a small team and be guided by an assigned staff member who coordinates the daily activities.
A TYPICAL DAY
7:30 am – Breakfast is served at the Gomba Kwagalakwe's Ebenezer Clinic. The organization provides local meals.
After breakfast, the team travels or walks to the assigned rural school.
At the school, volunteers assist with measuring and recording children’s nutritional status, including height, weight, MUAC, and other basic indicators. You will also help identify children at risk of malnutrition and support basic health education sessions. No prior nutrition training is required - the foundation staff will fully guide you on how to carry out all activities.
1:00 pm – Lunch is taken at the school or provided by the organization.
Afternoon activities continue with screening, data recording, and health education support until the end of the school 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 however group trips are highly encouraged.
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Approximate Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Daily Schedule:
- 7:30 am – Breakfast at Gomba Kwagalakwe Ebenezer Clinic
- Travel or walk as a team to the assigned rural school
- Morning and afternoon: Assist with nutrition screening of children (measuring height, weight, MUAC and other basic indicators), record data, help identify children at risk of malnutrition, and support basic health education sessions
- 1:00 pm – Lunch
- End of school day – Return with the team
Main Activities:
Measuring and recording children’s nutritional status
Identifying children at risk of malnutrition
Supporting basic health education sessions
Working under the guidance of foundation staff
