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Faith Memorial Primary School in Mbalala, Mukono really needs you!
Our school shares the same safe compound with Elim Pentecostal Church Mbalala. We have 200+ pupils but only few teachers — English is a big need.
You will work as an ENGLISH CONVERSATION ASSISTANT — always together with our qualified local teachers (Teacher Diana & other school teachers).
18 hours of help per week
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
3 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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 Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
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!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
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.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
What you will do:
MORNING (School Hours) — 8:30am - 12:30pm:
- Assist in Primary classes P2-P6 with conversational English, reading, spelling, songs
- Lead small group practice — pronunciation, reading aloud, simple dialogue games
- Help teacher with classroom activities (you are never alone with class — local teacher always present)
AFTERNOON (After-School Club) — 2:30pm - 5:00pm:
- Fun English games, reading club, story time, homework help with 30-40 village kids in our after-school club inside same school compound
- Play football, music, art after learning
Total: 4-5 hours/day, Mon-Fri. Weekends FREE — Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest, Kampala,Katosi Landing Site,Jinja & Source of Nile.
Where:
Faith Memorial Primary School / Elim Church compound, Mbalala, Mukono — 1 hour from Kampala. Safe gated compound, kids go home after school — no boarding.
Your stay:
- Private room with bed & mosquito net in volunteer house inside same compound
- 3 home-cooked meals daily (matoke, rice, beans, chapati — vegetarian OK)
- Shared bathroom, free WiFi, solar, 24/7 support from Helen & Henry
Requirements:
- Speak English fluently (no degree needed)
- Be patient, kind, playful, respectful of kids & culture
- 1 week minimum — 2-3 weeks is perfect
- We respect all faiths
Come make real impact — the kids and teachers are waiting for you!
