Uganda - School Support - 4
ADRA-ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY
UGANDA PIONEERS ASSOCIATION
KAMPALA, Uganda
Description
START DATE: 01.05.2025 FOR 7 MONTHS // Treasure Junior School was established in 2009 to support orphans in Uganda, many of whom lost their parents due to the Northern War and AIDS. The school, along with its kindergarten, serves 270 children aged 3-15. It is located in a densely populated suburb with poor living conditions and inadequate educational infrastructure, 6 km from Kampala. Description of tasks: 1) Support as a co-teacher in classroom, 2) Support in co-curricular and extracurricular activities (e.g., teaching creative subjects such as dance, music, art, drawing, or physical education), 3) Build the capacity of the team by enhancing pedagogical knowledge and skills, 4) Assist in computer training lessons for staff and learners, 5) Train staff and learners in basic digital competency skills, 6) Optional, depending on the volunteer's skills: Design a simple webpage for the school, establish social media platforms; train the staff on how to use them.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation will be provided in a shared apartment with other volunteers, each having their own lockable bedroom, located in the suburbs of Kampala. A monthly allowance will be provided to cover food, transport, and communication expenses. The volunteer will be responsible for preparing their own meals. Public transport in and around Kampala primarily consists of commuter taxis, known locally as Matatus. For shorter distances within the community, the volunteer will mainly use motorbikes called Boda Bodas.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will participate in an online pre-departure training, followed by an in-person induction upon arrival at the host organization. Additionally, the volunteer will be encouraged and provided with financial support to learn the local language.
Participant profile
Previous experience working with children, even in informal settings, is desirable. While a background in teaching is beneficial, ability should be valued over formal qualifications. The most important attributes of a suitable volunteer are a love for children, creativity, friendliness, and a cheerful attitude. The volunteer must be open-minded and emotionally resilient, with the ability to adapt to the local environment. The volunteer must be proficient in English.
Activity dates
From 01/05/2025 to 30/11/2025
Activity location
8 MILES HOIMA ROAD, KAMPALA, Uganda
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Disaster prevention and recovery
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Disaster Preparedness
Post Disaster relief
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Shelter
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 06/04/2025 23:59