Home of the fabulous mountain gorillas, Lake Victoria, and the source of the Nile, Uganda is often called the "Pearl of Africa". It is a land where you can experience a truly welcoming culture and natural beauty without equal. Whether you're exploring Uganda's equatorial mountain forests, its island-dotted lakes, or its colourful, vibrant cities you're sure to have an unforgettable experience. On your weekends, you can explore the rich and colourful markets, and discover nature and city life on this placement in deepest, darkest Africa.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
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Visit the "Pearl of Africa"
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Immerse yourself in the local community
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Make lifelong friends
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
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Location |
Uganda |
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Activities |
Teaching English, maths, science and social studies |
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Transport |
Airport pick-up |
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Accommodation |
Shared accommodation |
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Before you go |
Pre-departure support
Travel & medical advice & documentation
Equipment advice
Discounted medical kit
Free Frontier t-shirt
UK TEFL training day |
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In-country |
Food
Accommodation
Airport pick-up
Ground transfers
Local orientation
Project training
In-country emergency support
24-hour international HQ back-up |
What Next? Apply Now!
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
You are not required to have any previous teaching experience to partake. You will be teaching children between the ages of two–15 years and many will be orphans. The main subjects covered are English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Your investment into the children's education will not only bring a smile to their faces, but will create a lasting constructive future for each child, their family and the society at large.
Some examples of the skills that you will develop during your time on the project include:
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The ability to motivate students to learn
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The ability to make critical observations
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Improved communication skills and the ability to pass this skill on to others
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Creativity and organisational skills
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Hands-on experience of teaching and training
Term times are roughly February 1st to April 30th, and May 20th to August 30th, September 15th to November 15th. Although these dates are always subject to last minute changes.
What Next? Apply Now!
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?
You will be collected from Entebbe airport by one of our friendly representatives and be taken to your project location – a small village south west of Kampala, on the shores of Lake Victoria. Daily transport costs and return to the airport will need to be paid locally.
WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?
Life in the village is simple. You will be provided with shared accommodation, an African style latrine, and a bucket of water for washing! You will also spend time at the project's HQ in the Kampala (the country's capital), where in the volunteer guesthouse, you will have your own room, Western-style bathrooms with electricity and running hot water!
WHAT WILL I BE EATING?
For lunch and dinner, there is a rotating menu of delicious dishes which includes such items as beans, rice, sautéed cabbage, avocado, potatoes, noodles, cooked spinach and sautéed eggplant. Chicken and beef dishes are served several times a week. Starchy foods like white bread, potatoes, white rice, pasta, matoke (boiled bananas) manioc, and cassava are dietary staples so you'll have no shortage of carbs! Look out for the national drink, wagari, which is a type of gin made out of bananas.
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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Uganda is a beautiful country. There are numerous opportunities to visit game reserves national parks and cultural spots. Other activities include; playing sports, water rafting, safaris, learning and watching African musical performances and dances. We recommend that you organise trips with local providers which will help support the local economy and give you the best of local knowledge.
