Affordable Volunteering in Uganda: Medical Internships & Social Projects

Accommodation  & Meals for the Volunteers in Uganda

The type of accommodation depends very much on the project the volunteer will be working, but generally it will fall into one of the following categories: Volunteer Apartment or Volunteer Guest House sharing with other volunteers. In all of our projects we ensure that the accommodation we provide is safe, secure and comfortable.

In these accommodation settings, volunteers live together but in private rooms. These can be very fun places to stay when volunteers from different nationalities live together. Each volunteer in Uganda will be given their own room – although in some cases they may need to share with one other volunteer of the same sex. Housing conditions are basic, but all houses have electricity and running water. The accommodation is regarded as more than adequate considering the normal standards of Uganda.

Each Volunteer Guest House is taken care by a “house keeper” who is responsible for preparing all the meals for the volunteers, and the general cleanliness of the house.

Start & Duration

Projects in Uganda start on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Volunteers should arrive on Sundays.

You can choose to volunteer from 1 to 24 weeks.

Orientation

Orientation takes place the first day in Kampala. The tour takes place at the project city.

Volunteer requirements

You must be at least 18 years old at the start of your Volunteer in Uganda placement.

All volunteers must have adequate volunteer travel insurance and are required to provide credentials depending on the chosen program. 

Language Requirements

Knowledge of intermediate English is a pre-requisite.

Safety

You will have a competent support and advices from the local team and project leaders. Someone will always be available in the case of any emergency. Please keep in mind that you are in a different country and should take some precautions to avoid exposing yourself to certain risks.

The local coordinators will give you all the information to have a safe and unforgettable experience.

Uganda Volunteer Program Fees

Please Note:

• The program fee is paid directly to the host organization.

• All of the projects incur a registration fee of US$ 199.00 on top of the program fee.

What is included in the volunteer in Uganda program fee?

• Airport Pickup
• Orientation plus city tour on arrival at the project site
• Accommodation for all projects
• 3 meals per day
• Support from local staff & Program supervision
• In-country 24/7 support throughout your stay
• In-country administration costs

There are no hidden costs. These projects are the most affordable to volunteer in Uganda.

Iko Poran is an NGO based in a developing country. We are dedicated to helping you help others, at the lowest possible price. We are interested in making volunteering abroad more accessible so that more people can help do really important work.

Participants in our Uganda programs normally find US$ 50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses in the country.

The program fee should be paid to the host country and it is due 30 days before the project start date.

Start your volunteer experience in Uganda now!

Proceed an fill out the application form on the Homepage of IKPVA