Volunteer in Uganda: Protect the Planet, Uplift Communities, Make a Difference!
VIATORES CHRISTI COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Hoima , Ouganda
Description
Volunteer in Hoima, Western Uganda, as part of a friendly team of 4 EU volunteers supporting conservation, schools and community action. You will work with VC Uganda, Justice and Peace Commission Hoima and the Bulindi Chimpanzee and Community Project, whose work with wild chimpanzees featured in BBC’s Planet Earth III with Sir David Attenborough. This is hands-on: planting trees, helping in tree nurseries, caring for seedlings, supporting reforestation, visiting schools and community groups, and helping deliver simple workshops on conservation, climate action and care for the environment. You will also support children and young people through activities inspired by the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots resources, and may help share stories and photos with a local communications person. You will not work or live alone. Volunteers work in pairs or with local staff and stay together in Hoima. A chance to learn, serve, make friends and support people, wildlife and the planet.
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
Volunteers will live in Hoima, Western Uganda, with their own bedroom in the Millennium Hotel, staying with the other AVCA volunteers. The hotel has Wi-Fi, security and shared spaces to relax. Food support and local transport for project activities are provided. Activities take place in Hoima town and nearby schools, communities and conservation sites. JPC Hoima and BCCP have offices with Wi-Fi, resources and workspace. Watching English Premier League football with local people at the hotel is often a highlight.
Formation pendant l’activité
Volunteers will receive support before and during the placement. Optional in-person training in Italy may be available before travel, with flexible dates. On arrival in Uganda, volunteers will receive a local induction, meet the VC Uganda team and local partners, visit project sites and learn about daily life in Hoima. Training and support will cover safety, safeguarding, culture, teamwork, tree planting, nursery work, school and community workshops, conservation awareness, communications and sustainable development.
Profil du participant
The placement is suitable for candidates aged 18 to 35 who reside in an eligible country (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Turkey). Candidates must have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and must not have previously participated in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. The total duration of this opportunity plus any prior EU volunteering may not exceed 12 months. Volunteers should be interested in environmental protection, sustainability, and community development, be adaptable and resilient, and comfortable with outdoor and community-based activities. English is required. The placement is open to volunteers with fewer opportunities, with additional support available to ensure full participation.
Dates de l’activité
A total of 48 week(s) during the period 09/10/2026 to 13/09/2027
Lieu de l’activité
Caritas Kampala Building Plot No. 1538/39 Old Ggaba Road, Nsambya -Kampala, Hoima , Ouganda
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Bulgarie, Chypre, Croatie, 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, Tchéquie, Turquie
Thèmes de l’activité
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Post Disaster relief
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Pas de date limite de dépôt de candidature
Code du projet
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101250792