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Education\/Teaching Assistant<\/strong>
For education and learning project we place volunteers in Nursery, primary, secondary
and vocational schools. This is for both children, teenagers and youth groups.
Volunteers on the Teaching project are placed in the local Schools where they work
alongside local teachers. Typical subjects include English, Maths, Sports, arts, Music
etc. Students can range in age from 3 to 18 years. As volunteers work with the support
of GNUVF\u2019s local team and placement staff, they do not need to be qualified or
experienced t eachers to participate. However, we encourage volunteers to come
prepared by completing some relevant training, like a teaching English as a foreign
language Schools<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable Farming \/ Agriculture<\/strong>
This is for those who love spending time in nature and getting their hands dirty, they will
do farming\/ agriculture, plant some seeds and trees etc. Empower communities to
practice sustainable agriculture. They will help alleviate poverty and hunger through
their efforts in agricultural development or support the conservation of ancient practices.
Organic gardening, ploughing the field with the help of hoes.
This will be a hands-on experience where they will be helping with tasks such as:
\uf0b7 Crop farming
\uf0b7 Planting and Weeding trees.
\uf0b7 Animal farming
\uf0b7 Fertilizing
\uf0b7 Teaching techniques to the community
\uf0b7 Making chicken coops
\uf0b7 Compost stations
\uf0b7 Seedling boxed and station
\uf0b7 Tree planting
Certain projects focus on sustainability and being self-sufficient. This will involve the
volunteer to help with daily task and increase awareness. It gives volunteers the chance
to\u00a0learn sustainable habits and take them home\u00a0with them. By joining one of these
projects, you are supporting the community by taking part and lessening the load. They<\/p>\n\n\n\n

will also be contributing to the conservation of some of the oldest agricultural practices.
Other agriculture volunteer projects are set up to support communities that are lacking
agricultural skills and know how. The task of the volunteer is to\u00a0teach agricultural
practices and help communities become self-sufficient. Volunteers for agriculture help
increase the quality of life within the local community. Some of the things they will be
teaching during a project focused on agricultural development are:
\uf0b7 Efficient use of the land
\uf0b7 Natural pest control
\uf0b7 Soil conservation
\uf0b7 Income generation from agriculture
Volunteers for agriculture learn how crucial it is to humankind. Learn invaluable
(organic) farming techniques and take the opportunity to connect with the local
community while helping them grow.
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Community development<\/strong>
Participants in this project work with vulnerable grass root communities focused on
improving the quality of life through a wide variety of community development initiatives,
including agriculture, adult education programs, income-generation activities, such as
poultry and livestock rearing, construction projects in school and communities, and
more. Volunteers with this project must be open minded, creative and adapt to the
realities of everyday life in\u00a0rural Ugandan communities.
Water, Sanitation and hygiene
WASH is the collective term for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Due to their
interdependent nature, these three core issues are grouped together to represent a
growing sector. While each a separate field of work, each is dependent on the presence
of the other. For example, without toilets, water sources become contaminated; without
clean water, basic hygiene practices are not possible.
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) entails the provision of safe water for
drinking and other domestic use, the safe disposal of waste (toilet and other waste) and
health promotion activities to encourage protective healthy behavioral practices
amongst the population. Nearly 90 percent of Uganda\u2019s\u00a037 million people\u00a0live in small
towns and rural areas, and roughly two thirds of them lack access to safe water.
What will a volunteer do?
As mentioned above, the main traditional sources of water in most part of rural Uganda
are small ponds and unprotected wells, both of which are easily polluted, causing
disease and ill-health. The ultimate goal of volunteering effort is to be able to help these
communities to access safe sustainable clean water for their home use.
Volunteers in this field work alongside local communities to ensure that water,
sanitation, and hygiene project, programs, and awareness are implemented effectively,
professionally, and in accordance with the culture and practices of the local population.
Since there are so many processes involved in bringing clean water and sanitation to
the communities, volunteers can choose among our\u00a0three WASH project components<\/p>\n\n\n\n

including water construction and engineering, construction of Pit Latrines, and
community healthy outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. WATER CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION OF POOR STRUCTURES IN THE
    COMMUNITIES. Volunteers taking on this component work in manual labor such
    as digging the water wells, constructing of Spring Water Well and digging of
    trenches alongside skilled and unskilled local builders to help with the construction
    work. Volunteers can also help in the Construction and renovation of Boreholes
    and water wells and Provide Technical Advice and skills to the WASH team in
    water. Both of these fields are fundamental in creating a working water system.
    Much of this type of volunteer work requires physical labor, in sometimes
    extremely conditions Volunteers working on the construction or engineering
    components of clean water projects abroad should be well prepared for these
    conditions upon arrival.
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  2. CONSTRUCTION OF PIT LATRINES AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES, Goal:
    Ensuring everyone has access to a toilet is goal 6 of the United Nations
    Sustainable Development Goals: \u201cBy 2030, achieve access to adequate and
    equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special
    attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.\u201d
    Volunteers will work alongside skilled and unskilled local builders to help with the
    construction work. These projects will be contributing and supporting the capacity
    building of rural communities through intercultural learning experience. You do not need
    prior experience this projects.\u00a0 These are a very hand on, hands-dirty sort of program.
    Enthusiasm, a good sense of humor, and a helping spirit are required.
    Women Empowerment.<\/strong>
    Those who choose to volunteer for the women and girl empowerment would have the
    chance to work with disadvantaged women and girls towards their upliftment.
    Volunteers are involved in teaching, providing awareness on women\u2019s rights,
    reproductive health, domestic violence, gender equality. How they can start up income
    generating activities to support their families and more. Volunteering for women in
    Uganda is of a great importance as it can bring about a paradigm change in this gender
    section. Making them aware of global trends, and helping them learn a skill that can
    help them become an independent individual is the ultimate objective of this volunteer
    program. Volunteers interested in the cause of upliftment of the women and making a
    difference in their lives would find this project fulfilling and rewarding.
    Volunteers working for women empowerment will be expected to fulfil the following
    tasks on a daily basis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    • Work with women to teach them saving skills, \u00a0sewing, art and craft, cooking,
      computer and other skills which can help them in their daily lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Assist the local staff in organizing adult literacy classes for women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Volunteers are free to bring in new ideas that can help empower the women.
      Skills Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Children in Uganda are mostly active and physically fit, but we lack professional sport
      training. The favorite game here is football (soccer) \u2013 every boy dreams of being a
      football player. Thus football coaches would be most welcome. Children and youth are
      very open to other sports too, like volleyball, basketball, karate, etc. So if volunteers can
      train any sport and love working with children, they will absolutely enjoy it because the
      kids are very eager to learn! New types of sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Public, Community health<\/strong> And Medical <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Can you communicate important information in creative ways? Do you want to learn the
      reality on the ground regarding public health in Uganda? Do you like camping? In this
      program, volunteers work alongside local counselors and health care professionals, in a
      variety of remote locations, designed to help Ugandans stay healthy and make informed
      decisions about their health care.
      Volunteers talk to people in schools and communities about issues directly affecting
      them. You\u2019ll design and conduct seminars based on subjects such as community
      sanitation, household and personal hygiene, nutrition, malaria prevention, sex
      education, HIV prevention and AIDS care, etc. Basic training and educational materials
      are on site, but volunteers are encouraged to bring new materials as well.
      International volunteers are needed to work in public health improvement in rural
      communities in Uganda. In this program, volunteers work alongside local counselors
      and health care professionals, in a variety of locations, designed to help Ugandans stay
      healthy and make good decisions about their health care. 
      Volunteers can also work in clinics and maternity hospitals talking directly to women and
      girls about safe sex, family planning, maternal and child health, and nutrition.
      Volunteers are involved in the lab and pharmacy, as well.
      This program may involve walking long distances in the sun. Volunteers should bring a
      hat and walking shoes. As you\u2019ll be working off the beaten track, expect to ride to work
      on the back of a motorcycle.
      Volunteers are given a private room at the host organization as their home base. All
      have electricity, some have running water. When work is done in surrounding villages,
      you\u2019ll commute by motorcycle. If outreaches are longer than one day, volunteers camp
      with fellow staff in the village.
      This program is perfect for volunteers who love talking to people and really want to see
      the reality on the ground regarding public health in Uganda.
      Typical day
      The schedule is flexible and includes some or all activities offered by the program. 
      Other activities such as teaching, youth mentoring, and vegetable gardening may be on
      offer by the host organization. Volunteers are encouraged to dig in and try everything.
      The exchange of ideas, experiences, and culture is highly encouraged.
      Free-time activities
      Uganda is a beautiful, peaceful, fun and very welcoming country. Volunteers can easily
      meet up on weekends to travel. Popular tourist activities in Uganda include wildlife
      safari, white water rafting and bungee jumping on the River Nile, chimpanzee and
      gorilla tracking, nature walks and forest hikes. Volunteers are encouraged to see as
      much of the country as possible. Volunteers are provided with assistance in setting up
      tourist activities either before or after arrival.
      We also encourage volunteers to visit each other at their respective program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      placements. We find volunteers learn more about grassroots development, locally led
      initiatives and themselves, the more they see and do while in Uganda. All volunteers
      are provided with contact information for each other before and after arrival.
      The healthcare\/ medical volunteer program takes you to some of the rural hospitals,
      clinics, small communities or orphanages, sub-urban medical centers to provide
      checkups and basic medical care, early intervention-provide services for infants and
      toddlers under three years of age who may have or be at risk of developmental delay,
      family planning-provide information about birth control methods or help in planning the
      number and spacing of children, if and when you decide to become pregnant, health
      care-help child care provides to improve the health and well-being of children in their
      care.
      New born hearing screening. Information about an important program to identify early
      hearing loss in infants. School health-information for parents\u2019 nurses and others
      interested in keeping school aged children healthy and ready to learn sanitation and
      hygiene, nutrition Waste management.
      AIM: To improve health in rural communities through educating and engaging people in
      health programs. We need medical volunteers or interns to join our Public health &
      medical care project and sustainably change the health, and hygiene of Uganda\u2019s rural
      people.
      Medical volunteering program work under the supervision of professional doctors,
      nurses and support staff, and assist them in the treatment of patients. The amount of
      hands-on work will depend on the knowledge and skill level of the medical volunteer.
      For students, there is a supervisor (doctor or nurse) with them as they are doing their
      work. For doctors, they will be with their fellow doctors. This is a great opportunity for
      volunteers to become familiarized with the practices of African hospitals specifically in
      Ugandan hospitals. Many patients do not speak English; however the doctors and
      fellow medical staff can assist with translating.
      If you have an educational background in public health, then you can also participate in
      this project by helping the staff to record injections or immunizations, helping to
      dispense medications, beginning a painting or cleaning project, donating supplies,
      giving educational seminars on nursing skills, nutrition or any other subject that is
      required in the community you are placed.
      The number of hours depends on the volunteer\u2019s needs, as the hospital is 24\/7.
      Normally, volunteers will work for 6-8 hours, but we have had some volunteers who
      have chosen to work full-time for a 12-hour shift. This is the length of a typical shift for
      people working at Uganda hospital.
      Volunteers should come with their own scrubs and a stethoscope, if necessary. In
      addition, if volunteers are volunteering through an organization, school etc. They may
      bring any hospital supplies to the hospital in Uganda as it may be necessary. It is very
      helpful to the medical project if volunteers provide additional supplies.
      Placements will vary from day to day sometimes you might be assisting experienced
      doctors or helping patients, conducting tests, research or generally cleaning and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      assisting. Some days you\u00a0might need to wake up early to travel to clinics and work
      throughout the day. It\u2019s not all work though, there will be a lot of time to relax and
      socialize with other international volunteers. You might also be working on outreach
      programs in the capital city where you can help some of the needy people in the
      country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      Social Gerontology (Elderly Care)<\/strong>
      GNUVFs affordable Elderly Care volunteer projects are well suited to caring and patient
      volunteers who are comfortable assisting with a range of duties within elderly care
      centers. In many of our project locations, the responsibility of caring for the elderly is
      often left to social services if families cannot provide adequate support to their elders,
      and the support of international volunteers within these centers and homes is greatly
      appreciated. Volunteer work varies by location but can include recreation and
      stimulation, feeding, physical therapy, as well as help with cleaning and maintaining
      facilities.
      In addition to the operational support, the friendship, cross-cultural sharing, and mental
      stimulation that international volunteers provide is invaluable in supporting their overall
      health and wellbeing of the elders.
      You can choose to volunteer for durations ranging from 4 weeks to 24 weeks and you
      don\u2019t need any specific qualifications or experience to participate on an Elderly Care
      project. If you\u2019re a qualified or training healthcare practitioner, these projects welcome
      those seeking healthcare or physiotherapy volunteer opportunities abroad.
      For internship we also have the same projects like the ones above with similar tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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