URGENT CALL: Summer Volunteering Team in Uganda
VAZMOZHNOSTI BEZ GRANITSI
UGANDA PIONEERS ASSOCIATION
KAMPALA, Ouganda
Description
We are looking for 10 young people willing to spend 59 days this summer (mid June to mid August) in Uganda volunteering. The project offers three different community-based initiatives in Kampala, engaging in education, vocational training, youth empowerment, and cultural exchange activities, supporting schools and training centers that cater to children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Key Activities: - Supporting formal and informal education in local schools. - Facilitating arts, music, and sports activities for children and youth. - Assisting in vocational training programs, including carpentry, ICT, and entrepreneurship. - Engaging in environmental conservation and urban gardening projects. - Collaborating with teachers, trainers, and community members to create meaningful learning experiences. SOLARIC project is coordinated by IOA (Bulgaria), Uganda Pioneers Association (UG) and Cazalla Intercultural (ES).
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
Volunteers will share rooms in rented apartments within local communities, with a minimum of 4 volunteers per flat. Each apartment is furnished and equipped with water, gas, and electricity. Volunteers will manage their own meals, either cooking together or individually. Local markets and supermarkets provide affordable food options. Volunteers will commute daily to their assigned project site using public transport (taxis/matatus). Some may use boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) for shorter distances. Volunteers will travel as a group to Uganda, with a coordinated trip organized by us.
Formation pendant l’activité
Pre-departure training will be provided by Cazalla Intercultural (ES) and IOA (BG), covering project expectations, cultural adaptation, and logistical preparations. The training will be online, on the 2nd and 3rd of June 2025. On-site training, coordinated by UPA, will cover: - Introduction to the local communities and project objectives. - Workshops/Observation practice on teaching methods, youth engagement, and cultural exchange. - Practical training in vocational skills, arts, and environmental initiatives. - Weekly reflection sessions to share experiences and plan activities.
Profil du participant
We are urgently looking for 10 volunteers, aged 18-35, residents of any eligible country (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey). Candidates must have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months. Profile of potential volunteers: - Open to young people with fewer opportunities—applicants can indicate support needs for better engagement. - Motivated individuals who share ESC values and are eager to work in education, community development, and sustainability. - Availability for the whole duration of the volunteering mission. - Open-mindness, adaptability, and eagerness to embrace cultural diversity. - No prior experience required, but skills in teaching, facilitation, youth work, or vocational training are a plus! - Knowledge of English is useful.
Dates de l’activité
Du 16/06/2025 au 13/08/2025
Lieu de l’activité
8 MILES HOIMA ROAD, KAMPALA, Ouganda
Type d’activité
Équipes de volontaires
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Bulgarie, Chypre, Croatie, Czechia, Danemark, Espagne, Estonie, Finlande, France, Grèce, Hongrie, Irlande, Islande, Italie, Lettonie, Liechtenstein, Lituanie, Luxembourg, Macédoine du Nord, Malte, Pays-Bas, Pologne, Portugal, Roumanie, Slovaquie, Slovénie, Suède, Turquie
Thèmes de l’activité
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 12/05/2025 22:59