Jinja Education Project
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Step out of the stress and bustle of western civilization and step into a way of life that is determined by the weather with this project in Uganda. Expose the young children to different ways of life outside of their village and help them with English, Maths, Science, Geography, Social Sciences, History, Physical Education, Art and Music or alternatively assist with youth work and mentoring. Feel the joy of helping someone to become a contributing member of society and to help them pave the way to their own future with this project. |
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| Minimum Duration: | 1 week | Cost: | From USD 125 per week |
| Where? | Jinja, Uganda | Age: | 17 years and older |
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Overview
Day to Day Activities
Helping and working at the school, teach and support children in various subjects
What’s Included
24 hours assistance and support, comprehensive pre-departure information, airport pickup and drop off, a welcome meeting and tour at the project area, orientation upon arrival, food (approximately 3 meals a day), accommodation (shared rooms / tents), completion certificate and safe volunteer placement.
What’s Excluded
Flights, visa and visa extension fee, travel insurance, personal expenses and excursions
Accommodation
Volunteer home with hot water showers, communal refrigerator, internet/Wi-Fi, TV and DVD player.
Requirements
The volunteer should be ready to share their experience and knowledge on how best to conduct oneself to become a contributing member of society and how to look for work, interview, and network to find the path they were always meant to follow.
Working Hours
Flexible
Nearest Town
Jinja
Guaranteed
Working with children, being able to share your experience and make a small change.
About
The village of this project is located only 7 kilometers from Jinja, which is a tourist hub and host to many adventure activities. 150 families make up this vibrant community that relies on various forms of farming in order to survive. Within the community they have developed a bartering system due to the ever rising cost of food at the local market. Life in this village is very much the same as it was when it came into existence just over 150 years ago.
Most volunteer organizations overlook this village as it is too far afield to warrant the effort and costs of running a project here.
This village can be summed up as serene, peaceful, friendly, loving, accommodating and always welcoming to visitors.
You can either choose to help out with after school and summer school education or do youth work and mentoring. The teachers can teach English, Maths, Science, Geography, Social Sciences, History, Physical Education, Art and Music. Volunteers opting to do youth work and mentoring will team up with a village coordinator who will help and work with you to engage the young minds around the village.
Needs
The most important need for this village at the moment is the ability for children - who can’t attend a government run program – to be able to be educated. Currently the school is merely a wooden structure with a tin roof but plans are in the works to raise enough funds to build a school with 10 classrooms.
Guidance and Supervision
When you arrive, you will be given half a day of orientation by staff members of the project. This orientation will include covering areas such as culture, safety, locations, transportation as well as being introduced to your project. You will also be able to contact the project personnel 24 hours a day.
Accommodation
Your accommodation is in basic home located within the project area. The home includes cable TV, running water, compost toilets and well-arranged twin rooms. Each bed has a mattress and a mosquito net. Volunteers will receive 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) which will be prepared by a local mother.
Fees and Dates
2 weeks – USD 295
4 weeks – USD 545
Additional weeks will cost USD 100 per week. Find out more about combining this project with adventure travel here.
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Your fees will include the following:
- 24 hrs. assistance and support
- Comprehensive Pre-Departure Information
- Airport pickup & drop off
- On arrival, a welcome meeting and tour of the Project Area
- Orientation upon arrival
- 3 daily meals
- Accommodation (shared rooms /tented camps)
- Completion Certificate
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