Apply Now

Global volunteers with Buwenge Shared Hope Ministry

The experience

Buwenge Shared Hope Ministry welcomes global volunteers who have a heart for service, compassion, and community transformation. We believe that when people from different nations come together with a common purpose, lasting change becomes possible by Serve children and orphans through education, feeding programs, counselling, and daily care and Support community development projects, engage in youth mentorship & skills training, Build capacity

What you offer

10 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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.

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

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

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 Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

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

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate English

Between 25 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our volunteer program is designed to give international volunteers a safe, structured, meaningful, and impactful experience while helping vulnerable children, women, and communities in Buwenge, Uganda.
Below is a full explanation of how the entire process works from application to completion.
1: Initial Inquiry
Volunteers contact us through our website, email, WhatsApp, World Packer.
2: Application Form
We send the volunteer a simple form to collect:
Personal details, Skills and interests, preferred dates, expected time of stay, what area they want to serve in (children, education, farming, community, admin, medical etc.)
3: Online Interview (Optional)
We schedule a short call to:
Understand their expectations, share our ministry goals, and responsibilities, confirm dates, and answer any questions.
4: Confirmation Letter.
We issue an official Volunteer Invitation Letter, which they may use for travel planning or visa support.
5: Volunteer Placement and Assignment
After receiving confirmation, we place volunteers according to their gifts and interests.
Placements include:
Children’s Care & Education
a) Teaching basic literacy, numeracy, English
b) Helping with feeding programs
c) Games, arts, music, storytelling
d) Supporting orphaned and vulnerable children
Youth Mentorship & Skills Training
a. Leadership skills
b. Digital literacy
c. Life skills & career guidance
d. Sports & recreation
Agriculture & Sustainability Projects
1. Gardens & demonstration farms
2. Poultry & fish projects
3. Mushroom cultivation
4. Community farming & training
Health & Community Outreach
A. Hygiene education
B. Counselling
C. Supporting vulnerable families
D. House-to-house encouragement visits
Administration & Development
1) Communications
2) Fundraising

Activities & Shift

Daily Activities for Global Volunteers
Buwenge Shared Hope Ministry Uganda
Our daily schedule is designed to give volunteers a meaningful and balanced experience, combining service, learning, cultural connection, and rest.
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Morning Briefing
 Meet with project supervisors
 Receive daily assignments
 Short prayer or motivation
 Planning for the day
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Children’s Program / Teaching
Depending on the volunteer’s skills:
1) Teaching English, Mathematics, or reading
2) Helping in nursery classes
3) Games, singing, arts & crafts
4) Assisting vulnerable children with learning
5) Helping in the feeding program
(Volunteers not working with children may join agriculture, admin, or community projects.)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Tea / Break Time
o Relax
o Interact with staff
o Prepare for next activity
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Community & Skills Activities
Volunteers participate in one or more of the following:
Youth Mentorship
 Digital skills
 Sports and recreation
 Life skills lessons
 Leadership training
Agriculture & Sustainability
1) Mushroom project
2) Poultry
3) Gardens
4) Fishponds
5) Training farmers
Community Outreach
• Home visits to vulnerable families
• Hygiene education
• Encouragement and prayer
• Food distribution (when available)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break
• Ugandan home-style meals
• Rest and refresh
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Afternoon Project Work
Volunteers continue with their primary assignment:
Examples:
1. Lesson planning
2. Creative activities with children
3. Helping in administration
4. Social media documentation
5. Recording testimonies
6. Assisting caregivers
7. Organizing shelves, sorting items, preparing teaching materials
8. Working in the farm/projects