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Affordable International Service Projects in Uganda
Description
VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including projects in Uganda. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Work projects include: construction/renovation of low-income housing or community buildings, historic preservation, archeology; environmental projects such as trail building, environmental education, wildlife surveying, park maintenance, organic farming; social services working with children, the elderly, physically or mentally handicapped, refugees, minority groups, drug/alcohol recovery, AIDS education; as well as arts projects and festivals.
Projects in Africa are limited to age 20+. There are projects in Uganda of 2-3 weeks in duration, as well as medium-term projects lasting 1-3 months. A USD 350 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for projects upon arrival. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.
Please visit the Volunteers For Peace Website for additional information or to search the Project Directory.
Highlights
Large choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.
Ratings and Reviews
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
Good Overall...
My experience was good overall, although I had some complaints about my specific program (through Uganda Pioneers Association). I think this was unusual, but I was the only non-local person in my work group, which was nice in some ways but a little isolating. Pretty much everyone in the group was frustrated with the lack of a clear schedule, changes in plans, etc. Our work came out fine but we all felt we could have accomplished more with a little more organization and guidance. Go with an open mind and a willingness to take on some leadership yourself and it will be great!