Screen Kids for Malnutrition in Rural Outreaches – Gomba, Uganda

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A experiência

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.

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Como você ajuda

24 horas por semana

Cuidado de Crianças: Ajude a cuidar, brincar e passar tempo com as crianças.

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: € 10 Por dia

Valor destinado a: Benefícios para os voluntários

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

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O que você ganha

3 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Descontos em festas: Ganhe descontos em festas e baladas nas redondezas.

Descontos em restaurantes: Ganhe descontos em restaurantes nas redondezas.

Descontos em pubs: Ganhe descontos em pubs nas redondezas.

Descontos em drinks: Ganhe descontos em drinks ou bebidas do nosso bar.

Descontos em tours: Ganhe descontos em tours ou passeios pela cidade.

Descontos em hospedagem: Ganhe descontos para hospedar-se em outros hostels.

Passeios de graça: Te levamos para fazer tours e passeios pela cidade. De graça!

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Certificado: Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente

Espaço de Trabalho Dedicado: Espaço específico para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Tem que ter pelo menos 18 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

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! 🌍🙏

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Atividades & Turnos

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.