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Empower the Girl Child: Supporting Less Privileged Communities


The experience

Empower the Girl Child: Join Us in Supporting Less Privileged Communities!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young girls? Many girls in the rural villages of Kabarole district and Fort Portal Tourism City face significant challenges during their monthly periods, often missing a week of school due to a lack of proper sanitary materials. This not only affects their education but also perpetuates cycles of shame and povert


What you offer

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.


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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course 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

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Uganda

United States visa or citizenship


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Empower the Girl Child: Join Us in Supporting Less Privileged Communities!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young girls? Many girls in the rural villages of Kabarole district and Fort Portal Tourism City face significant challenges during their monthly periods, often missing a week of school due to a lack of proper sanitary materials. This not only affects their education but also perpetuates cycles of shame and poverty.
We invite you to join our mission to empower these girls by volunteering your time and resources. You can help by donating sanitary materials or promoting fundraising campaigns to provide essential supplies. Your efforts will ensure that these girls can attend school without interruption, allowing them to focus on their studies and achieve their dreams.
Additionally, we seek volunteers to help secure school fees and other necessities that enable girls to thrive academically and socially. By supporting these young women, you are not only changing their lives but also contributing to the future of their communities. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and champion the rights of the girl child, we encourage you to apply and be a part of this transformative journey!
As a volunteer supporting the girl child in less privileged communities, you will engage in a variety of impactful activities aimed at empowering young girls in Kabarole district and Fort Portal Tourism City. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Donation Drives: Organize and participate in drives to collect sanitary materials, hygiene products, and educational supplies for girls in need.
2. Fundraising Campaigns: Develop and promote fundraising initiatives to raise awareness and secure resources for school fees and essential items for girls.
3. Community


Activities & Shift

As a volunteer supporting the girl child in less privileged communities, you will engage in a variety of impactful activities aimed at empowering young girls in Kabarole district and Fort Portal Tourism City. You will work for three days. The schedule runs from Monday to Friday to 9:00am-4:00pm. You will have two days off to enable you tour the region. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Donation Drives: Organize and participate in drives to collect sanitary materials, hygiene products, and educational supplies for girls in need.
2. Fundraising Campaigns: Develop and promote fundraising initiatives to raise awareness and secure resources for school fees and essential items for girls.
3. Community Workshops: Facilitate workshops that educate girls about menstrual health, hygiene, and the importance of staying in school, fostering a supportive environment.
4. Mentorship Programs: Provide guidance and support to girls, helping them build confidence and resilience as they navigate their educational journeys.
5. Collaboration with Local Schools: Work closely with schools and community leaders to identify girls in need and ensure they receive the necessary support.
Through these activities, you will play a vital role in helping girls overcome barriers to education and empowering them to achieve their full potential.


Rules

As a volunteer working with the community of children and women, you are prohibited from drinking and smoking at work. However, you can do so while at your accommodation.