Volunteer In Africa

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Teach English
Safari
Build A Spring
Community Support

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Volunteering

Help Children Learn English

If you want to do a lot of humanitarian projects, Uganda is for you! In this Humanitarian Program, there are many opportunities to do good — however, the main focus of your service here is teaching English to kindergarteners (you’ll spend about a half day on volunteering). No experience is needed: we provide training on our teaching method and keep class sizes small so that you can work more one-on-one with your students.

Inside the classroom, your service goes so far. In Uganda, all public school classes are conducted in English. Even though English is the official language, kids typically come from families where English is not spoken in the home. Imagine attending lessons and taking tests in a language you don’t really understand. Many children get behind and even drop out at a young age, and we want to help before that happens. The goal of ILP classes is to help kindergarten-age students speak naturally so that they’re better prepared to do well in school and have better English later in life. All ILP programs help children learn a skill that will benefit them in the future, but in Uganda, English is a skill that’s needed now while they’re young.

Kiddos always have lots of energy, but it feels like that’s even more true in Uganda! Your students love to dance and sing, and you’ll get a taste of the culture as you blend your ILP classes into their typical school day.

Help Children Learn English

If you want to do a lot of humanitarian projects, Uganda is for you! In this Humanitarian Program, there are many opportunities to do good — however, the main focus of your service here is teaching English to kindergarteners (you’ll spend about a half day on volunteering). No experience is needed: we provide training on our teaching method and keep class sizes small so that you can work more one-on-one with your students.

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Build Clean Water Springs (+ Other Ways To Do Good)

Our program in Uganda is really unique because there are so many additional ways outside of the classroom where you can serve. Past volunteers have spent time with abandoned babies in an orphanage, taught hygiene classes in the community, visited a rest home for the elderly, fundraised money for hygiene supplies, and more. We’re especially passionate about building springs

In Uganda, most families do not have water at home, so it’s a common chore (typically for children) to collect water in large jugs each day which is used for everything from cooking and drinking to cleaning. In most cases, their water sources are pools of standing water, like ponds, that are easily contaminated. Drinking this water leads to serious health problems.

We are teaming up with a Ugandan local, Eddie, who has built springs throughout Uganda and Rwanda and educates locals on how to take care of them. Each spring provides natural, clean drinking water that flows 24/7 and can support thousands of families in the area. Each semester, we aim for ILP volunteers to have the opportunity to help build a spring or two like this, hand in hand with the community. Building the springs during your semester often means you’ll get to meet local families who benefit from it — it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. You’ll see the project from start to finish and see the immediate effects of your hard work.

Build Clean Water Springs (+ Other Ways To Do Good)

Our program in Uganda is really unique because there are so many additional ways outside of the classroom where you can serve. Past volunteers have spent time with abandoned babies in an orphanage, taught hygiene classes in the community, visited a rest home for the elderly, fundraised money for hygiene supplies, and more. We’re especially passionate about building springs. Read More

Experiences In + Around Uganda

You have every weekend off plus vacation time throughout the semester, which means plenty of time to see Uganda. Or, head to neighboring countries like Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

We’re thinking you want to come to Africa for a safari — it’s easily the most famous and one of the most “bucket list worthy” things you can do here. We really do love the safaris, but we cannot wait for you to discover all the “I had no idea that was in Uganda” kind of experiences that don’t immediately come to mind.

Wake Up With The Sun On Wanale Ridge

Spot giraffe, elephants, lions + More On Safari

Swim With Dolphins At This African Island

Start Your ILP Adventure

Being a teacher is hard and can sometimes be exhausting. However it is hands down the most rewarding thing I have ever done.

Paige

Who knew such tiny humans could leave such a big imprint on my heart. Forever grateful for my time in Uganda and missing it everyday.

Kenzie

these little guys taught me SO much patience. i have loved every second i spent with them, and they made this semester one of the best semesters of my life.

Cassie

I live in uganda!! to say I love it here would be such an understatement … Everyone is so humble, happy, accepting and extremely loving. I love how life here revolves around music and dancing. I love the happiness that is found everywhere.

Paige
Moving to Africa has been such a unique experience. I have loved every second, even the hardships … The children I taught are the sweetest, most humble kids I have ever met … The culture is so loving on this side of the world.

Eliza