Volunteer In Uganda
Join our Uganda Volunteer Humanitarian Program – A Life-Changing, Affordable Way to Reach the World
New life and wide-open perspectives await you in beautiful, vivid Uganda! When you opt into our Volunteer in Uganda program, you are signing up for an experience that will change you forever, the most fulfilling vacation you will ever know.
Uganda is one of Africa’s most majestic countries. Dotted with exotic islands and full of life and color, Uganda offers a never-ending abundance of biodiversity, from its spacious savannah to its verdant jungles.
Choose from several different fascinating ways to pitch in and help improve the lives of underprivileged, impoverished children and adults through our professionally directed Volunteer in Uganda programs. You’ll become immersed in the unique, gentle culture and vast appreciation for the things in life that really matter.
Contact us today, right now, while it’s on your mind and in your heart. We will send you all the details of this affordable journey of a lifetime, and you can see for yourself how easy it can be to open your heart and live your compassion.
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 volunteer abroad programs and a very affordable price. We always 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. The application fee covers our cost of advertising, program promotion, and office expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries in USA office).
In addition to the application fee, volunteers are required to pay weekly program fee. The weekly program is required to cover the cost of international travel insurance, airport pickup, transport to project, meals and accommodation, salary of local staffs, rent of local offices, hostel/home base and utilities, and other field costs
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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.
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.
Frequently asked questions - South Africa
Application Information
- When should I apply for a volunteer in Uganda project?
- What happens once I submit my documents and application to Global Crossroad?
- How long does it take to process my application to volunteer in Uganda?
- What documents do I need to submit with my application to volunteer in Uganda?
- Are there any necessary requirements to participate in volunteer in Uganda projects?
Visa Information
Placement Information
- Who manages the volunteer in Uganda projects?
- What are the daily schedules while volunteering in Uganda?
- Where are volunteer opportunities in Uganda located?
- What is the language spoken in Uganda?
- When are volunteer in Uganda projects available?
- How long can I volunteer in Uganda?
Arrival and Departure Information
- Who will arrange my flight to Uganda?
- At which airport should I arrive to volunteer in Uganda?
- If my assignment begins on Monday, when should I arrive in Uganda?
- Will someone pick me from the airport? If so, how will I know who they are and where they are?
- What should I do if my flight is delayed?
- How can I get to my accommodations from the airport, if I did not connect with Global Crossroad's local representative in the airport?
- What do I need prior to departure from my home country?
- If I want to arrive earlier than when my assignment begins, where do I stay and who will organize the accommodations?
- When should I depart to volunteer in Uganda?
- From which airport shall I depart to volunteer in Uganda?
- Who will bring me to the airport for my departure?
Living Accomodation / Meal Information
- While volunteering in Uganda who will arrange my accommodations and what are they?
- Are single rooms available while during volunteer work in Uganda?
- If I arrive with my friend, or girlfriend/boyfriend, can we stay together while volunteering in Uganda?
- Will there be other foreign volunteers/interns at my volunteer project in Uganda?
- What are the bathroom facilities like?
- What are the laundry arrangements?
- Can I use appliances if I bring them from my home country?
- Who manages my meals?
- Can you accommodate special diets?
- Is the running tap water safe for drink?
- Are there hot and cold-water facilities available?
- Will bottled water be provided?
Health and Safety
- How safe is Uganda?
- What are the principle health risks in Uganda?
- Is the food safe if I buy it from a street vendor?
- What are the sanitary conditions in Uganda?
Money
- Are ATMs easily available? If yes, which debit and credit cards are accepted?
- What is the local currency and how do I know the exchange rate?
- Where should I exchange my money?
- How much money should I bring with me?
- Is it safe to carry cash with me?
Communication
- How do I contact with Global Crossroad's local coordinator?
- How do I contact my family and friends once I arrive in Uganda?
- How can my family members contact me?
- Can I bring my telephone from my home country?
Culture and Custom
- Is there a special dress code that I should follow while staying in Uganda?
- What should I know about religious conduct in Uganda?
- How do I respect the people of Uganda?
More Information about Uganda
Climate
- What is weather like in Uganda?
- Official Ugandan Holidays
- What about tipping in Uganda?
- Materials to Bring
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.
