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4 - 16 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+

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Über das Programm

Community project run together with Softpower Education that aims to improve the quality of life through education & empowerment in rural Uganda.

About the Program

Hailed as the “Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill, Uganda is a country of staggering beauty – a lush green land whose stunning and diverse countryside supports incredible wildlife – Lions, Elephants, Cape Buffalo, Leopards, Rhinoceros, and half of the world’s ...

Über das Programm

About the Program

Hailed as the “Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill, Uganda is a country of staggering beauty – a lush green land whose stunning and diverse countryside supports incredible wildlife – Lions, Elephants, Cape Buffalo, Leopards, Rhinoceros, and half of the world’s population of Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees. Become part of a rural community village and experience true East African culture.

This community project is run together with Soft Power Education (SPE)-a British registered charity and Ugandan NGO- and aims to improve quality of life through education and create an empowered and self-sustainable society.

Typical Tasks

As a volunteer, you will be introduced to the various community & education projects during your orientation. This is your volunteer experience and the timetable can be suited to where you feel most comfortable. Your specific schedule will be determined based on your interests and skills upon arrival. Below is a description of our different projects:

Pre Schools: 8.30 – 12.30

We suggest volunteers run small group activities with the children. This gives the children an opportunity to have some more quality time (usually they are in a class of 30!). Once the school day has finished then volunteers can speak with the teachers about activities for the next day. We do have resources at the pre-schools but we do encourage volunteers to bring things with them if they have specific activities in mind (such as art or sports games).

Amagezi Education Centre: 09:00-17:00
Here the volunteers can assist with running lessons. Please be aware that communication in English may be difficult when teaching lessons; it is also extremely helpful to create resources for the lessons for the local teachers to use. 

After School Club: 15:00-18:00
We run an after school club at one of our residential Special Educational Needs units. The volunteers can run group activities with the children such as team sports, games, and crafting. Again we have lots of resources for this in terms of sports equipment, but if the volunteers want to do anything different/more specific, they are very welcome to bring things with them (such as art materials).

SEN Clinic: 8:30 – 17:00
Friday is the busiest day of the week for this local clinic, and volunteers are welcome to assist on this day. The clinic operates both occupational and physiotherapy, as well as small teaching activities. Volunteers can assist with the physiotherapy and keep children busy that are waiting for their therapy. There is also a clinic at the Kybirwa Children’s Centre that helps several children with special educational needs at the moment. At this specialized clinic volunteers can assist with the teaching aspect of the clinic; running group games and doing basic maths and literacy activities.

School Infrastructure: All day
This program can be run on any day, but we do it as an induction day for all new arrivals (as such, all of the volunteers will be involved with this project on these days). We believe this is a fantastic way to get out into the village and for new and existing volunteers to interact and get to know eachother. On these days, we tackle any needs of the school infrastructure that are identified by the host community (for example repairing equipment, painting classrooms, etc.)

Project Highlights

  • Learn new things and interact with community members/other volunteers in a Ugandan community
  • Become part of a Basoga community and learn about their culture
  • Help with community initiatives that will change people’s lives
  • Make a difference to a community

*Please take note of the term dates; as our project heavily revolves around the school terms. We have programs running outside of these terms. If you are planning on staying with us outside of term/during Christmas or any other holiday, please contact us to find out what is going on during that time.

Term 1: runs from the beginning of February until the end of April
Term 2: runs from mid May until the beginning of August
Term 3: runs from the beginning of September until the beginning of December



Tagesablauf

Monday

A.M: Induction at Amagezi Education Centre / P.M: Painting

Tuesday

A.M: Kyabirwa Pre-School / P.M: Afterschool activities at Kyomya

Wednesday

A.M: Buwenda Pre-School / P.M: Amagezi Education Centre

Thursday

A.M: SEN-class at Kyabirwa / P.M: Afterschool activities at Kyomya

Friday

A.M

Tagesablauf

Monday

A.M: Induction at Amagezi Education Centre / P.M: Painting

Tuesday

A.M: Kyabirwa Pre-School / P.M: Afterschool activities at Kyomya

Wednesday

A.M: Buwenda Pre-School / P.M: Amagezi Education Centre

Thursday

A.M: SEN-class at Kyabirwa / P.M: Afterschool activities at Kyomya

Friday

A.M: SEN-class at Kyabirwa / P.M: Volunteer Meeting

Saturday

Off

Sunday

Off


Freizeitaktivitäten

Due to Jinja’s location at the source of The River Nile and the Northern shores of Lake Victoria, and the good climate, Jinja attracts a lot of tourists. There is plenty to do and see in Jinja; from river rating and horseback riding to quad biking. Volunteers can visit the source of the Nile ...

Freizeitaktivitäten

Due to Jinja’s location at the source of The River Nile and the Northern shores of Lake Victoria, and the good climate, Jinja attracts a lot of tourists. There is plenty to do and see in Jinja; from river rating and horseback riding to quad biking. Volunteers can visit the source of the Nile River, go bungee jumping, or take a mountain bike tour in the rain forest.
Weekends during the project are generally free, and most of the time volunteers use this opportunity to travel and see some of the area. Possible trips include a trip up to Sipi Falls on the foot of Mt Elgon where you can do varioustreks, abseil down the side of the falls, or simply sit and enjoy the view! Other options include a trip to one of Uganda’s national parks – lesser known than those of the famous counterparts in Kenya, but just as beautiful! Queen Elizabeth National Park is on the shores of Lake Edward, here Elephant sightings are common, Hippos bask in the water, and Uganda’s beautiful national bird -the Crested Crane-is often sighted.
The project staff will be happy to assist volunteers with activity ideas and bookings.


Voraussetzungen

Voraussetzungen

Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

Sprachkenntnisse

Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Fortgeschritten)

Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis

erforderlich

Benötigte Unterlagen

police clearance, application form, proof of travel insurance, flight details and copy of passport

Staatszugehörigkeit

Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

Andere Fähigkeiten

Positive attitude, medium+ level of fitness.

Arbeitszeiten

Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag von 08:00 - 16:00

Leistungen

Leistungen

Dienstleistungen von SAVE Foundation

Airport pickup - Accommodation - Orientation and welcome BBQ - 3 meals a day - Transport to and from projects - 24 hour support and supervision - Donation to project - Certificate of appreciation

Abholung vom Flughafen Entebbe International Airport

We suggest that you arrive on a Monday as we are closed on the weekends. Your transport from Entebbe to Jinja will be with the Pineapple Express Shuttle. The shuttle leaves at 2.30pm and will take you straight to your accommodation. Look for your driver holding a signboard with your name. If you cannot make the Pineapple Express shuttle, then we suggest that you stay in Entebbe for the night (we can help you arrange accommodation here in advance).

Unterkunft

The accommodation consists of foam mattresses & is shared with your fellow volunteers and crew. It is located in a secure location close to the school. You have a social area & there is a garden to relax in. As storage is limited, your baggage must have a lockable compartment in it for any valuables. Your house will not have running water, but you can use an outdoor shower. Electricity may not be available but alternatives will be provided –usually paraffin lamps that create a cozy atmosphere.

Verpflegung

Volunteers have a local cook who will cook at the house on charcoal stoves. Breakfast will be a simple affair consisting largely of bread, jam and fruit, dinner will consist of any combination of; rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, ugali (a maize meal porridge), chapattis, spaghetti, cabbage, spinach, beans, seasonal vegetables, eggs, beef stew, etc. Most meals are vegetarian. You will be given a 5000 UGX allowance per day for lunch. *Please let us know of any dietary restrictions in advance.

Internetzugriff

Limitierte Verbindung vor Ort

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Flugtickets

Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Uganda zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

Reiseversicherung

Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Uganda bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

Impfungen

Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Uganda antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Uganda überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

Informationen zur Anreise

Verfügbarkeit
Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

Programmgebühren

4 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 1.306€
5 Wochen 1.574€
6 Wochen 1.843€
7 Wochen 2.112€
9 Wochen 2.650€
11 Wochen 3.187€
16 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 4.531€
Durchschnittliche Gebühren 304€/Woche

Programmgebühren

304€ / Woche 4 - 16 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

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Dauer

4 - 16 Wochen

Anzahlung

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Ausstehende Zahlung

Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit SAVE Foundation während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.


Lerne deine Organisation kennen

SAVE Foundation

Perfekt 4.6 rating (59 Bewertungen)

Non-profit - gegründet 2007

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Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch

Über die Organisation

SAVE Foundation works to enrich, educate, and empower various township and settlement communities, as well as protect and rehabilitate wildlife in areas of Africa.

Lerne deine Organisation kennen

SAVE Foundation is a Non-Profit Organisation. We are NOT a booking agent; we run, manage, and fund all of our humanitarian projects with the help of volunteers. We believe in transparent and sustainable programs that positively impact our local community.

SAVE Foundation is a registered and 18A tax-exempt, non-­profit organisation (NPO) that assists communities in Africa. Our work involves setting up and facilitating sustainable community and conservation development projects in South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Kenya as well as assisting other non-­profit organisations that are actively involved in the local communities.

Volunteers pay a fee that covers the costs of their stay such as accommodation, transport and meals as well as a donation that assists to finance the projects. In return, volunteers get to experience African culture, see our beautiful countries, learn some new skills and make a difference to those in need. As well as making many new friends, the memories made are sure to last a lifetime!

Our volunteer packages include teaching children to (kite) surf and swim, building schools and homes, assisting at local schools, teaching business skills to adults, working with sharks, cheetahs and other wild animals.

Every little bit helps and one can come and volunteer for anything from two weeks to two years!

SAVE Foundation Vision

The vision of SAVE Foundation is to provide local communities with education, youth development, sports development, and skills that will enable them to help themselves rise above the vicious cycle of poverty, and to provide conscientious and responsible wildlife conservation. Through the assistance of enthusiastic volunteers, generous sponsors, and dedicated staff, SAVE Foundation has broadened its reach from a small community-based South African outreach project, to 6 different countries with 35 humanitarian and wildlife projects over the past 9 years. SAVE Foundation hosts like-minded, dedicated volunteers from all over the world; in 2015 the organization amassed 2, 050, 200 total volunteer hours.

SAVE Foundation is committed to providing ethical volunteering opportunities with African wildlife. Our wildlife projects focus on conservation and rehabilitation of endangered, injured, and abandoned animals.

RESPONSIBLE VOLUNTEERING

Humanitarian Projects

SAVE Foundation is committed to providing responsible and sustainable volunteering opportunities. We believe that responsible volunteer practices are paramount to any high quality international volunteer organization. SAVE differs from other non-profit organizations because of the way that we work to create self-sufficient and thriving communities. Each project goes through a rigorous assessment-in conjunction with local authorities on the matter-to identify the needs of the particular community and/or school and how SAVE can best assist them to achieve their goals. SAVE aims to do more than provide Band-Aid solutions to larger issues, but instead work alongside locals to assist with development that will continue to positively impact the community throughout generations.

SAVE Foundation provides responsible volunteering opportunities by ensuring that:

  • Volunteers do not replace paid employment opportunities for local people
  • Volunteers work alongside local staff to assist them with day-to-day operation and the implementation of improvements
  • The goal of each project is to create a self-sufficient and locally run program
    • Ex. We assist schools achieve a high level of education and operation to obtain official school registration.
    • Once a program/school is successfully up and running, we identify a new program in need of our assistance, and leave the local staff to run the operation on their own
  • Volunteers receive training upon their arrival to provide the best assistance possible within their specific placement
  • SAVE regularly collects feedback from volunteers and local project staff
  • SAVE evaluates programs on an ongoing basis
    • Assess both needs for improvement/assistance and areas of growth
  • SAVE does not use “stereotypical” aid images in our marketing campaigns to garner attitudes of pity or victimization amongst the individuals that we work with
    • The images and film that SAVE disseminates simply depicts the activities and projects in which volunteers participate
  • We encourage the dissemination of resources and education, rather than simply donating funds and goods
    • Our aim is to contribute to the self-sufficiency of struggling communities by teaching valuable skills and educating the citizens to empower themselves
    • We do not promote the idea that these individuals are simply beneficiaries of charity.

Furthermore, SAVE takes a developmental approach to poverty reduction by working with communities in need at all stages of life, from education and care in preschools to empowerment through business and skills development for adults. We believe that it is not enough to simply work with a single sector of the community; it must be a holistic approach that will promote a change in the cycle of poverty.

Wildlife Projects

SAVE Foundation is committed to providing ethical volunteering opportunities with African wildlife. Our wildlife projects focus on conservation and rehabilitation of endangered, injured, and abandoned animals. SAVE also strives to educate volunteers about the various species that we support. All interactions with the animals are in a safe and respectful manner with constant supervision from a professional.

SAVE provides responsible volunteering opportunities with wildlife by ensuring that:

  • We do not treat animals as a tourist attraction; no animals are trained to perform in front of an audience
  • We only support breeding at projects that are specifically designed for re-population purposes of endangered species
  • The animals at our projects receive professional and attentive veterinary and handling care
  • SAVE aims to release all animals back into the wild that are capable of doing so
  • The projects act as a safe haven for orphaned, injured, and traumatized animals
  • Each enclosure provides adequate space for the animals to roam freely
  • Volunteers work closely with researchers and project staff to enhance their knowledge about the wildlife
  • We provide a Pre-Vet project that is geared towards individuals with an interest in the professional fields of veterinary science, animal welfare, and animal management; thus, contributing to the future of animal conservation and protection through the addition of further professionals

59 Bewertungen · rating4.6

Paul Schepers rating3.8

2017 at Swimming & Surfing Instructor

In the beginning there we´re not a lot of volunteers, but after a few days a lot of them arrived an we we´re about 30-50 volunteers. In my opinion we were too much volunteers. So they should organize better, how much volunteers they need at what time. BUT the work was very important and I think ...
sylvaine neyret rating5

2017 at Educare & School Assistant

Hi, I loved that experience, sharing the work of the teachers and watching the children learning. Each day was a different one, sometimes with the babies, another day with the olders, untill 6. the staff from save was very nice and a wellcoming I recommand this place! Many ...
Nina Rotcajg rating3.2

2017 at Animal Sanctuaries

Animal Sanctuary was globally a good project, I really liked it. But, you need to know that we need a lot of money there, for example the WiFi is not free and the activities like the safari is at 4500 R. I didn't know, and because of that, I haven't been able to do one. Also, it is some hard work, ...
Jeanne Bassinet Sae rating3

2017 at Animal Sanctuaries

It was not was I expected, a lot of stuff were false on the website who hasn't been uploted since 4 years. I had a great time but I would have known more informations. We were on a residence, we had to pay a bad wifi (i didn't knew when I entered the password they force me to pay 2 weeks the time of ...
John Nugent Nugent rating4.8

2016 at Sport & School Assistant

This was an amazing experience full of cheerful new faces and places. The kids were awesome. Teaching was a really good thing; to see how smart the children ...
Jenny rating4.6

2016 at Wild Cat Protection

I was in Felidae center for 3 weeks in June 2016. My expectations were really high but it was more then I ever could imagine. I experienced so much about the culture, the animals and I got to do a lot of activities that I didn't think I would ever do during my whole life. Waking up of the lions ...

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