East African voluntourism in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania or Rwanda.  Make a difference in the life of a child. From painting schools to teaching to gardening, every little bit of effort helps and the smiles of gratitude will be embedded in your memory forever. Volunteer packages, including accommodations, meals, transport and donations - prices start at $245 US per week.  

VOLUNTEER PROJECTS IN UGANDA, KENYA, TANZANIA AND RWANDA

Doing philanthropic work will get you involved with the local people in a way that nothing else can.  Anyone can become a volunteer, even children.  You will have an unforgettable experience and everyone wins.  Women often ask if it is safe to travel to Africa alone.  Half of our volunteers are women on their own, so the answer is yes.  We can place you where there are other volunteers so you will have some companionship while volunteering. 

Below are some of the projects we are supporting. Choose which volunteer placement interests you, how long you want to go for, and what type of accommodation you'd like. Click here for package costs or contact us and we will provide you with a quote.

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VOLUNTEER PROJECTS

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UGANDA

Jinja and area - Jinja is a small city at the north end of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. Visit  the Source of The Nile, where Lake Victoria flows into the White Nile as it begins its journey north to Egypt. There are many banks, restaurants and internet cafes in Jinja and the shopping for souvenirs is great.

Painting or building schools - Help refurbish or build new classroom blocks at rural primary schools.  Many of the existing government schools have classrooms that have been condemned.  Volunteers here spend their time painting walls and murals or assisting with a range of building activities.

Teaching  - In the Jinja area, there are 2 preschools for Ugandan orphans where you can assist with teaching.  A brand new Education Centre with a science lab and 2 computers has been built so that all children in the district can visit at least once to look through a microscope.  There are a number of volunteer positions to help with literacy training, sewing lessons or computer skills training. 

Counselling and outreach - There are two organizations that care for poor and vulnerable HIV/AIDS orphans and widows. One is located near Bujagali and provides scholastic materials, school uniforms, literacy training and sewing lessons.  Children receive regular visits by volunteers at their homes or school, and reports are kept on their progress.  Another program is situated in nearby Mafubira.  They are helping children get an education in their small school for kids aged 4 - 12.  They have an outreach health education and counselling program as well as skills training for young adults and widows. This organization needs teachers, counsellors and social workers. 

Other areas in Uganda

Mbale - The town is located in south eastern Uganda, in a fertile coffee-growing region at the foot of the extinct volcano Mount Elgon.

Babies' Orphanage - In 2007 this orphanage had 22 orphaned and abandoned babies.  They now have 45 babies left in the care  of the sisters.  Cooking is done in an old and very hot kitchen.  They need food, a nursery school, clothing, toys, books, teachers, and people who love to care for babies. Accommodations can be on-site at the orphanage or in a hotel or guest house in the area.

Murchison Falls - Uganda’s largest protected area, hosts vast numbers of hippos, as well as crocodiles, buffalo, elephant, numerous antelope, lion, giraffe and birds.

Building schools - This site is suited to large groups. School and conservation projects are ongoing in the Murchison Falls National Park area. Builders, painters, teachers, skill sharers and funding are required.  Groups are welcome to participate on the Murchison projects.  Volunteers will be working in conjunction with The Uganda Wildlife Association inside the park or at schools helping with refurbishment. Accommodations are very basic and dorm style.

Nairobi - One of the most prominent cities in Africa, politically and financially. Home to many companies and organizations, including the UN Office in Africa, Nairobi is established as a hub for business and culture.

Orphanage - The matron of this home, Florence, tries to care for 46 orphans with just a handful of help.  She has only 1 small dorm, to house the boys, including her own sons.  Each night Florence takes the girls home with her, to keep them safe.  Other orphans and vulnerable children are sent out to the community to sleep in the slum homes of desperately poor but caring people.  This place is desperate but as their name say, they have "hope". They need dorms, beds, bedding, classrooms, school supplies, teachers, builders, cleaners, people who can share any skill, and people who just love children. Accommodations range from homestay to 5 star hotels in Nairobi.

Nanyuki - Nanyuki is situated just north of the equator and is currently the main airbase of the Kenya Air Force.  A number of parks and reserves are in the vicinity of Nanyuki, the most obvious one being Mount Kenya National Park.

Primary School - This school has 900 students, among them a class of 70 handicapped children.  Qualified teachers are needed to assist in regular classes as well as with the handicapped.  Each class has 55 – 70 children and classes run January – mid March, mid April – early August, Sept to November.

Orphanage - 60 HIV, abused, neglected, or orphaned children, aged 4 – 17, live here.  This home started as a soup kitchen by Unicef and was previously known as Laikipia Rehabilitation and Rescue Centre.  The Municipal council gives some support through children’s services, although they need school fees to be paid as well as counselors and social workers. They wish to rehabilitate the kids and then send them back home.  Volunteers can work assisting the children with homework, gardening, or counseling.

Nyeri - Situated about 150 km north of Kenya's capital Nairobi, in the country's densely populated and fertile Central Highlands, lying between the eastern base of the Aberdare Range and the western slopes of Mount Kenya. Small business activities are vibrant and the town continues to grow.

Orphanage - 14 children reside at this orphanage 9 km from Nyeri.  They are expanding the children’s dorms to be able to house an additional 10 this year.  A preschool has recently opened. There is a large garden that produces the food for the orphanage as well as for some vulnerable children from the community.  The home needs assistance with school fees as well as gardening, counseling and teaching.

Mombasa  - Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya, lying on the Indian Ocean, and is a resort hot spot.  The port serves both Kenya and countries of the interior.

Orphanage - The Calvary Zion Children's Home houses 40 orphaned or abandoned children, providing meals, shelter and education.  Calvary Zion has 4 paid employees and rely on volunteers and sponsorship. A previous volunteer has set up a British charity as a way of making donations to this orphanage.  Check it out at http://www.czchildrenshometrust.org/.  Accommodations range from homestay to 5 star hotels.

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TANZANIA

Moshi - Moshi is a small city at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and people use this town as a stop before and after ascending the mountain.

Center for street children - providing care and support to street children, families and the local community. In its 3 year existence, the center has processed 112 children, and is currently accommodating 64 boys aged 7 to 16. The boys live and attend school here and will hopefully be able to return to their homes eventually.  Accommodations range from homestay to 3 star hotels.

School for orphans and children with HIV - currently there are 110 children attending the school.  They also have an outreach program and are hoping to be able to build a dorm for about 300 children on some newly purchased land. Accommodations range from homestay to 3 star hotels.

RWANDA

Ruhengeri - Ruhengeri (Musanze) is the gateway city to Volcanoes National Park and the famous Mountain Gorillas.

Community charity and education centre - school for preschoolers, assistance with education to primary and secondary students, scholastic materials, health care assistance, and providing goats to needy families.  Mature volunteers are needed here to help by teaching or assisting at preschool or primary schools, assisting with building a new school or barns, or providing health care to students and local villagers.

Choose which volunteer placement interests you, how long you want to go for, and what type of accommodation you'd like. Click here for sample package costs or contact us and we will provide you with a quote.

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