๐ฑ Empower Communities Through Farming & Childcare in Uganda! ๐
The experience
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the world? ๐ Come live and volunteer with a kindhearted local community in rural Uganda, where weโre transforming lives through farming, education, childcare, and womenโs empowerment ๐พ๐. Youโll be part of a loving family, help out with small-scale agriculture, care for children, and bring positive change while enjoying warm weather and meaningful connections. โจ
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Child Care:
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and 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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes:
Take free dance classes at our place.
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.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
As a Worldpacker, you'll join a project dedicated to ending hunger, under-education, and poverty through sustainable farming ๐ฝ, childrenโs care ๐งธ, and community development ๐ฉโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ. Youโll help with:
Basic farming and gardening (watering, weeding, feeding animals)
Playing and helping care for children
Assisting with household chores and cooking
Supporting art, sports or other creative activities
Contributing to skills development and empowerment for youth and women
No special experience is required โ just a warm heart, teamwork spirit, and a willingness to learn ๐.
Activities & Shift
Shifts are 5 hours/day, 5 days a week. Volunteers can choose a morning or afternoon shift depending on their preference.
๐ Sample Daily Schedule
8โ9 AM: Gardening, watering, weeding, or feeding animals
9โ12 PM: Grazing animals (goats, cows, chickens), cleaning shelters
12โ1 PM: Lunch prep, serving & clean-up (or play with the kids)
1โ4 PM: Afternoon farm work (planting, harvesting), creative activities, or household tasks
4โ6 PM (optional): Help with dinner or childrenโs evening routines
Volunteers can also help with youth empowerment sessions, educational workshops, or simply bring in new ideas!