Screen Kids for Malnutrition in Rural Outreaches – Gomba, Uganda

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L'esperienza

Join Gomba Kwagalakwe in rural Gomba, Uganda! Help screen children for malnutrition during our twice-weekly mobile outreaches using simple MUAC tapes, assist with nutrition education for caregivers, and support early interventions to fight child wasting. Hands-on public health impact in a warm, faith-inspired community. Private room, 3 delicious meals/day, flexible 4–5 hr days.

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Cosa offri

24 ore di aiuto per settimana

Cura dei Bambini: Prendersi cura, giocare e trascorrere tempo con i bambini.

Lavoro sociale: Aiuta con lavoro volontario in progetti e comunità locali.

Costo aggiuntivo richiesto

Importo: € 10 Al giorno

Il costo copre: Benefici per i viaggiatori

Descrizione: We request for 10 pounds per day to cover accommodation and 3 meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) per day.

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Cosa ottieni

3 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Cena: Hai diritto a una cena gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Sconti su Feste: Ottieni sconti per feste e locali nelle vicinanze.

Sconti su Ristoranti: Ottieni sconti nei ristoranti nelle vicinanze.

Sconti su Pub: Ottieni sconti nei pub nelle vicinanze.

Sconti su Bevande: Ottieni sconti per bevande dal nostro bar.

Sconti su Tour: Ottieni sconti per tour ed escursioni in città.

Sconti su Alloggio: Ottieni sconti per il tuo soggiorno in altri ostelli.

Tour gratuiti: Ti porteremo in tour e giri per la città. Gratuitamente!

Servizio di prelievo: Ti verremo a prendere quando arrivi e ti porteremo alla nostra struttura.

Lezioni di lingua: Partecipa a lezioni di lingua gratuite presso la nostra struttura.

Certificato: Ottieni un certificato di completamento dopo che termina la tua esperienza.

Accesso Internet Base: Internet a velocità base per lavorare da remoto

Spazio di Lavoro Dedicato: Spazio specifico per lavorare da remoto

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Requisiti

Più di 18 anni

Accoglie volontari singoli, coppie e partner di volontari

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Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

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Dettagli del programma

This program combats child malnutrition through door-to-door home visits in rural Gomba, Uganda. We conduct twice-weekly outreaches (usually Tuesdays & Fridays, flexible) to visit families in remote villages.

Outreach Days (5–7 hours): Travel together with the Ebenezer Clinic team and other volunteers. At each household, use MUAC tapes to screen children 6–59 months for malnutrition, check signs, and provide one-on-one nutrition counseling to caregivers on local foods, hygiene, and feeding. Distribute packs if available and refer severe cases to the clinic.
Other Days (4–5 hours): Follow-ups, school nutrition checks (e.g., Adolf Mukasa Nursery and other schools affiliated with our organization), or documentation—always working as a team.
Team Collaboration: You'll join our dedicated Ebenezer Clinic team (local health workers) and fellow volunteers for every outreach and activity. We share tasks, ideas, and laughs—creating a supportive, family-like group where everyone learns from each other.
Training: Hands-on guidance in MUAC and family counseling—no experience needed.
Expectations: Enthusiasm, respect, modest dress, flexibility.
This team-based, home-visit approach builds trust and delivers real impact while immersing you in warm Ugandan community life. Join our Ebenezer Clinic volunteers to help children thrive! 🌍🙏

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Attività e turni

Our program runs on a flexible, team-based schedule with twice-weekly outreach shifts focused on child malnutrition screening via door-to-door home visits. All activities are collaborative—you’ll work alongside the Ebenezer Clinic team (local health workers) and other volunteers for support, learning, and fun.

Outreach Shifts (2 days/week – usually Tuesdays & Fridays)

Duration: 5–7 hours (morning to early afternoon)
Activities:
-Travel together by car to remote villages.
-Visit families door-to-door (guided by community leaders or pre-identified households).
-Screen children 6–59 months using MUAC tapes to detect acute malnutrition.
-Check for basic clinical signs (e.g., oedema, visible wasting).
-Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling to caregivers on affordable local foods, breastfeeding, hygiene, and child feeding practices.
-Distribute nutrition packs/supplements when available.
-Refer severe cases to Ebenezer Clinic or nearby facilities and plan follow-ups.

Team vibe: Shared tasks, group discussions, and encouragement—everyone contributes and learns together.

Non-Outreach Shifts (3–4 days/week – lighter & flexible)

Duration: 4–5 hours (mornings or afternoons)
Activities:
-Follow-up home visits for referred families or children needing monitoring.
-Nutrition screening and education at partner schools (e.g., Adolf Mukasa Nursery and Primary School).
-Support community gardens to promote sustainable food sources for better nutrition.
-Prepare simple education materials or document outreach impact (basic notes/photos with consent).
-Creative help: take photos/videos for social media or awareness campaigns.

Daily Rhythm & Flexibility

Total volunteer time: ~4–6 hours/day, Evenings/off days: Rest/Touring attractive places.