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We are looking for volunteers to support children at Gwaidhi Foundation in Jinja, Uganda. You will help with basic learning, homework, and fun activities. No teaching experience is required—just willingness to engage.
Volunteers support 4–5 hours daily, 5 days a week. You will stay in a shared, clean, and safe room.
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact while experiencing local culture.
18 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.
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: € 10 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities
Description: Volunteers are kindly asked to contribute €10 per day to help cover accommodation, three meals, safe drinking water, electricity, and internet during their stay. This contribution supports the daily living costs of hosting and is not considered a donation to the foundation.
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language 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
Between 20 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The program is flexible and adapts to the needs of the children and the community. We aim to create a supportive, respectful, and culturally enriching environment where volunteers can make a meaningful impact while learning about local life in Uganda.
Our volunteer program at Gwaidhi Foundation is community-based and focused on supporting children through education and mentorship. Volunteers work alongside our local team to assist with learning activities, homework support, sports and creative engagement.
Volunteers typically support activities for 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week. Teaching sessions usually take place in the morning ,afternoon or late evening depending on weather conditions. Tasks include assisting with lessons, helping with homework, playing and organizing simple educational or creative activities. The schedule is flexible.
Respect local culture, children, and community members
Be responsible and committed to agreed tasks and schedule
Communicate openly with the host about any concerns
Be kind, patient, and supportive when working with children
