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Join Our Team and Help Raise Funds for Vulnerable Children

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The experience

As a volunteer fundraiser, you will play a key role in supporting our initiatives that provide school fees, uniforms, meals, and healthcare for children in need. You’ll work alongside our local team and have the chance to contribute your creativity and ideas in the following ways:
Develop and run small fundraising campaigns
Help write compelling grant proposals and donor appeals
Assist with donor outreach and sponsorship proposals

What you offer

4 hours of help per day

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

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-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

Be from outside Uganda

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join us to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and support our mission to empower disadvantaged communities through education, healthcare, and child protection.

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers with skills in fundraising, marketing, communications, or social media to help us raise vital funds for our programs. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or someone with experience in the nonprofit world, this is your chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while immersing yourself in the heart of Africa.
As a volunteer fundraiser, you’ll collaborate closely with our local team to:
Develop creative fundraising campaigns
Assist with writing grant proposals and donor reports
Support donor outreach and partnership building
Create engaging social media and communication content Organize or participate in awareness and fundraising events

Your contributions will directly support vulnerable children by providing access to school fees, educational materials, meals, healthcare, and a safe, supportive environment to grow and thrive.

This opportunity is perfect for volunteers who want to apply their talents in a real-world setting, gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, and explore the vibrant culture of Uganda. You’ll live and work in a welcoming community, learn about grassroots development, and build meaningful relationships along the way.

We value your energy, creativity, and commitment to social change. In return, we offer a chance to grow personally and professionally while creating a lasting impact in the lives of children who need it most.

Activities & Shift

Assist in planning and running fundraising campaigns
Write and edit grant proposals, donor emails, and reports Create content for social media, newsletters, and blog posts
Design flyers, presentations, and other fundraising materials, Reach out to potential sponsors and donors, Support local fundraising or awareness events
Take part in community visits to gather stories and photos
Maintain donor records and assist with follow-up communication
Join team strategy meetings and contribute creative ideas

Shifts (Example Weekly Schedule):

Monday to Friday (5 hours/day)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Morning briefing or team planning

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Fundraising tasks (writing, outreach, content creation)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch break

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Campaign support, community engagement, or media work

After 3:00 PM: Free time (explore, relax, or help with optional tasks)

Weekends: Free for cultural activities, rest, or optional volunteering

Benefits for Volunteers

Accommodation in a safe and welcoming shared volunteer house

3 healthy local meals per day (breakfast and lunch and dinner)

Free Wi-Fi and workspace access

Airport pickup and local orientation

Certificate of participation and recommendation letter (on request)

Access to local markets, attractions, and community events

Cultural exchange, including cooking classes or traditional dance

Personal mentoring and experience in nonprofit fundraising

Opportunity to visit project sites and meet the children impacted

Learning Opportunities:

Gain hands-on experience in grassroots fundraising

Learn how NGOs manage donor relations and grants

Develop storytelling and communication skills

Rules

Volunteers are expected to move at least with one of our staff for guiding and interpretation to local language.
Night movements are not allowed and good for volunteers while with us.