uVolunteer is currently working with a school in the town of Masaka to create a physical education program. The project is specifically designed to give volunteers who have a background, passion or skill for sports education an opportunity to develop a program for a low resourced school in Uganda. We are basically involved in promoting basic sports skills in football, basketball, volley ball and netball.
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Where will I be volunteering?
The project is located in the Masaka District in the south of Uganda and the orphanage is located about 20 minutes from Masaka town center. The Masaka District is 80 miles from the capital city of Kampala.
What will I be doing?
The sports academy has over 120 children that attend daily. Volunteers will be required to act as coaching assistants and must possess skills in teaching football, volley ball, basketball and any other athletics.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and Friday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
There are numerous communication centers and internet cafes in Masaka that give you the opportunity to communicate with your friends and family back home. You will also find pay phones dispersed throughout the town which you can use to make local or international calls.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Uganda and all it has to offer.
- Program Name: Volunteer Uganda
- Project Name: Volunteer Teaching Physical Education in Uganda
- Project Category: Teaching
- Project Location: Masaka
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $895; add $85 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Public bus or taxi, some projects are within walking distance
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately 20$ per week (does not including weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: 4 days per week; 6 hours per day EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 26 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 15
- Resume or CV required: No
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