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Screen Kids for Malnutrition in Rural Outreaches – Gomba, Uganda

The experience

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.

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

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

What you get

3 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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

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! 🌍🙏

Activities & Shift

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.