About Uganda

Volunteer In Uganda

Best of everything Africa has to offer packed into one small, stunning destination

Discover Uganda in East Africa! Global Crossroad's volunteer in Uganda program is located in the southern portion of Uganda and this area includes a major portion of beautiful Lake Victoria speckled with numerous islands and is home to a cornucopia of wildlife. With borders of Kenya to the east and Tanzania to the south, a unique environment results as the East African savannah and the West African jungle merge in Uganda. An abundance of animals – lions, chimpanzees, hippos, crocodiles, gorillas – and thousands of bird species – await outdoor and animal enthusiasts.

 

While volunteering in Uganda participants can choose from wide range of opportunities to explore some of Uganda's most interesting attractions – all while helping the impoverished communities of Uganda and children who have been orphaned by losing parents to AIDS. Our Uganda volunteers encourage a brighter future for all involved in Uganda.

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Volunteer Programs in Uganda

Dates and Prices

All volunteer in Uganda projects (volunteer and travel options) begin on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.

Global Crossroad is committed to offering quality Uganda volunteer programs, yet we keep price as a focus. We strive to keep costs low in order to share these savings with our volunteers. The humanitarian side of the business is our passion and we are dedicated to perpetuating low-cost programs that enable as many volunteers as possible to cross borders and embrace the neediest souls of humanity.

Global Crossroad's application fee: US $199. In addition to the application fee, volunteers are required to pay weekly program fee. The program fee includes the costs of accommodations, meals, personal international travel insurance, local (in-country) staff salaries, monetary donations to volunteer projects and other field (in-country) costs.

1week 2wks 3wks 4wks 5wks 6wks 7wks 8wks 9wks 10wks 11wks 12wks
$298 $568 $638 $708 $778 $848 $918 $988 $1058 $1128 $1198 $1268

 

Airport Recieve and Transfer to Home Base (49km) and First Night Lodging and Food $75
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Uganda Volunteer Program: Accommodations/Meals/Field Support

During your volunteer in Uganda program, Global Crossroad’s weekly fees include management of volunteers’ meal plans and accommodations throughout projects and travel options. Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided and will consist of local ingredients and feature traditional cuisine choices for Uganda. Our meal program can accommodate vegetarian needs; however, we are not able to provide for other dietary restrictions. Food and drinks outside of mealtimes are the volunteer’s responsibility. In most cases, there are restaurants and markets nearby the homes in which our volunteers stay.

 

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While volunteering in Uganda, most volunteers stay in our Homebase. This concept is a permanent residence set up especially for international volunteers. There are several bedrooms at our Homebase and volunteers will normally share a room with a same gender volunteer. There are community rooms and a television. The environment is very relaxed and social and a great place to unwind after a busy day. The kitchen and bathrooms are shared, and there is running water and “western-style” toilets. The neighborhood is very safe and clean. There are many amenities nearby like internet cafés, grocery stores, restaurants and mass transit stops. Orphanage volunteers in Uganda might have the opportunity to stay with the children as many orphanages provide private rooms for international volunteers. These volunteer rooms will normally be shared with a volunteer of the same gender.

 

If there are a large number of volunteers during your timeframe, you may stay with a host family. Volunteers staying with a host family usually have a single bedroom, but may occasionally share a room with another volunteer of the same gender. Our host families are chosen carefully and are esteemed community members, who have experience in the realm of hosting international travelers. Host family residences are in comfortable, clean and safe neighborhoods and rooms are simply furnished and tidy. Staying with a host family can offer the support system a volunteer will crave during their program and it is a great way to learn about a host country’s culture and customs.

 

A unique and important part of Global Crossroad’s successful volunteer in Uganda program is our in-country support. We put safety and comfort first as we deliver enriching and consistent experiences for our international travelers. Our support is multi-faceted while volunteers are in Uganda and our staff is in contact with our volunteers on a regular basis either with face-to-face visits or via phone/email. Key support comes from our country coordinator and in-country field staff. These individuals are employed by our company and committed to ensuring your experience the best it can be. Your chosen project staff and host family offers support as well, and they are familiar with working with international volunteers and accustomed to answering questions and providing guidance. Volunteers also have access to our country coordinator’s mobile number for emergencies. With longer assignments, our field staff visits regularly (every 2-4 weeks) to ensure the experience is meeting your expectations. Sometimes an assignment may be too far to visit physically, so staff members will touch-base via phone/email. You are also welcome to stop in the offices at any time. You are never alone.

 

Specific details regarding accommodations, food and contact details for our local coordinator will be provided in personalized volunteer placement documentation prior to arrival.

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NOTE: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is generic information and should not be used as a definitive travel guide. Travel information and situations abroad change constantly. Participants should consult Global Crossroad or travel advisors to verify this information.