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Help, teach our kids about health, nutrition, hygiene & wellbeing

The experience

Empowering Young kids: Teach Kids About Nutrition, Hygiene, and Healthy Living

Join our vibrant project in Jinja, Uganda, and inspire the next generational doctors, teachers,and leaders! As a Health Educator and Mentor, you'll have the opportunity to share your passion for healthy living and make a lasting impact on the lives of kids from diverse backgrounds.

What you offer

4 hours of help per week

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

Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.

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

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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.

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.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

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

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The Health & Wellness Program invites volunteers to share knowledge and positive energy that helps our children grow strong, stay healthy, and live happily.

Volunteers help teach basic health habits, promote wellness through fun activities, and support our ongoing community health awareness efforts.

🧭 Program Goals
Improve health and hygiene awareness among children and caregivers.

Encourage physical activity, self-care, and emotional confidence.

Build sustainable habits around nutrition, sanitation, and wellbeing.

Strengthen partnerships with local health centers or schools.

👩‍⚕️ Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Depending on their background and skills, volunteers will:

🧼 Health & Hygiene Education
Teach children about personal hygiene (hand washing, tooth brushing, body cleanliness).

Lead fun hygiene games or demonstrations.

Help children create posters or drawings showing healthy habits.

🥗 Nutrition Awareness
Talk about balanced diets using local foods.

Help organize healthy meal activities or cooking demonstrations.

Encourage vegetable gardening as part of good nutrition.

💪 Physical Activity & Wellness
Organize sports, games, dance, yoga, or exercise sessions.

Lead morning stretches or mindfulness activities for the children.

Promote teamwork and self-esteem through group activities.

Mental & Emotional Health
Offer friendly talks or creative sessions (art, journaling, storytelling).

Teach self-expression and confidence-building.

Listen, support, and create a positive emotional environment.

💡 Note: Volunteers with medical or counseling training may also assist with community awareness events or basic health checks — under supervision and with permission.

Activities & Shift

Develop and deliver interactive workshops, presentations, and activities on healthy eating, nutrition, and hygiene practices
- Create engaging and culturally relevant educational materials for diverse audiences
- Collaborate with our team to design and implement innovative health programs and projects
- Provide one-on-one guidance and support to kids, helping them set and achieve their health goals
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages kids to ask questions and explore their interests