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Volunteer at Ebenezer Clinic – Daily Life, Tasks & Expectations

The experience

Join our 24/7 non-profit, volunteer-run clinic providing free/low-cost care to children, pregnant women, mothers, adolescents, and the elderly. Assist with pediatric/maternity/emergency care, health education, home visits, nutrition/school support via Friends of Children Gomba partnership. Expect 4-6 hrs/day tasks, private room, 3 meals, 2 days off/week, €10/day contribution covers accommodation and meals.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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Additional fee required

Amount: € 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: To help sustain the program, volunteers contribute a modest fee of 10 Euros per day, which covers their accommodation and meals.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join our dedicated, volunteer-run non-profit Ebenezer Clinic in the heart of rural Gomba District, Uganda, where we provide essential, 24/7 healthcare and community support entirely through donations and the unwavering commitment of unpaid volunteers. Established in 2013 as part of Gomba Kwagalakwe Public Health Support Foundation, our mission is to deliver compassionate, accessible care at no profit — focusing on the most vulnerable: children, pregnant women, mothers, adolescents, and the elderly. All services (except vaccines and medications) are funded by donations, ensuring that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Through our close partnership with Friends of Children Gomba, we extend our impact beyond the clinic walls with nutrition programs, education support (school supplies, tutoring, and scholar initiatives), home visits to vulnerable families, and protection efforts for children and mothers facing hardship.
As a Worldpacker volunteer, you'll immerse yourself in a truly hands-on, family-like environment while contributing to sustainable community health and development. Daily life blends meaningful work with cultural richness: expect approximately 4–6 hours of flexible tasks per day, 5–6 days per week, leaving 2 full days off for rest, exploration, or personal reflection. Your contributions might include assisting in pediatric check-ups, supporting labor/delivery/postnatal care, helping with OPD/emergency/routine consultations, internal medicine support, general patient comfort, health education sessions (on nutrition, hygiene, family planning, HIV awareness), community outreach and home visits, distributing nutritional aid and scholastic materials to children, organizing creative play/storytelling/games for kids, basic record-keeping/data entry, etc

Activities & Shift

At Ebenezer Clinic (24/7 non-profit, volunteer-run in rural Gomba District, Uganda), volunteers contribute 4–6 hours per day, 5–6 days per week, with 2 full days off for rest or exploration. Shifts are flexible and adapted to clinic needs, your skills, and daily flow — no rigid schedule, but always collaborative and family-like.
Main activities & shifts include:

Pediatric care — assisting with child check-ups, nutrition distribution, play/education activities for kids (games, storytelling, basic tutoring).
Labour, delivery & postnatal care — supporting mothers during birth, comforting patients, helping with newborn/mother care.
OPD, emergency & routine medication — patient registration, welcoming/comforting, organizing supplies, assisting with consultations and flow.
Internal medicine & general care — helping elderly/adult patients, chronic care support, health education sessions (nutrition, hygiene, HIV/family planning awareness).
Community outreach — home visits to vulnerable families, delivering nutritional aid/school materials (via Friends of Children Gomba partnership), running child/youth programs.
Support tasks — record-keeping, facility cleaning/organization, preparing/shared meals, photography/social media, fundraiser planning.

Daily rhythm example

Morning: Breakfast together → clinic opening, patient support, or outreach prep.
Midday: Lunch break → home visits, child nutrition/activities.
Afternoon: Continued clinic duties, education sessions, or creative help.
Evenings: Free time for relaxation, cultural exchange (songs, dances, Luganda basics), or village walks.

Rules

Respect & Modest Dress
Dress modestly at all times (shoulders and knees covered, especially in the clinic, during home visits, and around elders).
No revealing clothing, please — this shows respect for local Ugandan culture and our patients.
No Alcohol or Drugs
We are a health-focused non-profit clinic. Alcohol and recreational drugs are not allowed on the premises or during your volunteering time.
Contribution
€10 per person per day (payable in cash or mobile money on arrival) covers your private room, 3 meals/day, and airport pickup. No other fees.
Working Hours & Commitment
4–6 hours per day, 5–6 days per week (2 full days off).
Be punctual, reliable, and communicate if you feel unwell or need adjustments.
Cleanliness & Shared Responsibility
Keep your room and shared spaces tidy.
Wash your own plate/utensils after meals.
Help with light cleaning or organizing when needed — we all pitch in like family.
Safety & Health
Always sleep under the provided mosquito net.
Drink only boiled or filtered water (provided).
Inform us immediately if you feel sick — we have clinic care right here.
Photography & Privacy
Always ask permission before taking photos of patients, children, or staff.
Never post identifiable photos of patients/children without written consent.
Visitors
No overnight guests or non-registered visitors without prior agreement.
Cultural Respect
Greet people warmly, accept food/drink when offered (it’s polite), and be open to learning basic Luganda greetings.
Quiet Hours
Keep noise low after 10 PM so everyone (including night-shift volunteers) can rest.
We don’t have many rules because we treat volunteers as responsible adults and family members.

Welcome home to Ebenezer Clinic! 🌍❤️