Volunteer

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of orphans and vulnerable elderly persons in Uganda? Are you looking for a once in a lifetime experience travelling in an exciting country, while making a positive impact? Uganda is a country rich in beauty, both in terms of diverse and interesting cultures and eye-catching scenery and wildlife. Everywhere you go, you’ll be greeted by smiling faces, welcoming people and wonderful natural beauty. Unfortunately, many people in Uganda still struggle, with almost a 40% of the population living in poverty, but through volunteering many people are helped out in the fields. Volunteer with GHU in transforming people’s lives as we restore hope to orphans and in making ageing enjoyable for the vulnerable elderly persons.”

 But it’s not just financial support that Good heart Uganda needs. We also rely on volunteers to help with everything from teaching and child/elderly care to administrative tasks and fundraising.

Whether you can spare a day, a week, or a month, your time and skills can make a real difference in the lives of these children and elderly persons.

So I urge you to join in supporting Good heart Uganda. Make a donation, volunteer your time, or spread the word about this incredible organization.

Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of these precious children and elderly persons. Let’s show them that they are not alone, and that we care.

Volunteering activities include sharing love, teaching a skill, feeding and playing with children and elderly persons, providing healthy support to needy girl children and carrying out community outreach to help the vulnerable families. During these programs, you learn the new cultural activities and African tradition. It is always so awesome to travel with friends to make it more interesting.

Requirements:

• Paying the $250 application fee.
• Willing to teach others the passion for helping those in need.
• Valid passport (at least 6 months before expiry) and a Ugandan tourist visa obtained from home country.
• Proof of international travel insurance.
• Emailing scanned copy of passport, your current picture and air ticket for easy pick up from the Airport (Entebbe International Airport)
• Volunteers must be 18 years+ ( For those below 18yrs need elderly escort)
• Anyone willing to volunteer is highly welcomed. No specific qualifications required.

Fees and costs:

1. Every volunteer willing to volunteer with GHU need an application fee of $250 during the application.
2. Volunteers are also requested to pay a program fee of at least $300 for every week. It is recommended to pay this program fee at least 30 days before the programs start.

Why do volunteers pay?

Good Heart Uganda is an independent organization and therefore does not receive government support to fund our volunteers’ activities. All our work is 100% funded through your contributions as a volunteer and donations. We solely fund our projects and achieve social goals from the fees paid by the volunteers and donations. The application fee caters for maintaining a secure and effective website, a t-shirt, membership, advertising and promotion costs and on-site program supervision. The fees you pay have a carryover effect on the local community long after you go home. This money directly funds the project you are working on. All of these expenses are extremely necessary to ensure that your time with us is safe, comfortable, and worthwhile. The progress and changes we have made in the lives of so many would not be possible, without you and all of volunteers before you,

What more does program fees cover?

• Airport pickup and drop off at the end of the program
• Project attachment and some donation fees
• Internet, SIM card and local calls
• Local meals (breakfast and dinner)
• Local transportation (Taxi and Boda-boda)
• Local support
• Orientation and briefing

Volunteers’ own costs:

• Flight fares
• Visa
• Vaccinations
• Criminal background check
• In-country trips and tours
• NOTE: We offer accommodation around the organization’s office at a very cheap cost