Volunteer in Uganda

VOLUNTEER IN UGANDA WITH US

Our 2025 volunteers from Spain

Volunteer in Uganda with us  and discover snow-capped mountains, dense forests, arid savannas and the great Lake Victoria. On top of its natural beauty, Uganda is home to some of the most welcoming people in Africa, the perfect place for you to volunteer abroad! There are plenty volunteer opportunities with us. The community and schools near our orphanage, need the help of volunteers like you for Childcare, Teaching, Health, Football Coaching, Youth Teaching, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Agriculture, Community Development, Women Empowerment. Our team will welcome you into the community with open arms. You will be made to feel at home and you will taste all the different cultural foods, see their dancing and have the opportunity to join in. The children always enjoy having visitors and will be very friendly towards you. Come and be part of this amazing project.

VOLUNTEER IN UGANDA WITH US

GET AN AFFORDABLE UGANDA SAFARI

Lights of kazinga was founded by Hamza who is a tourist guide around Uganda with an experience of over 10 years in guiding and organizing tours and safaris around Uganda, When you volunteer with us, He can help arrange a safari around Uganda at an affordable rate.

  • Is your dream about meeting face to face with “The mountain gorillas”!
  • Do you want to do a safari for the African Big5 like Lions, Leopards, Buffalos, Elephants & Rhinos on Uganda’s most famous savanna parks.
  • Are you a good hiker, we have the Rwenzori mountains that you can hike.

we help arrange all this for you and remember a tour with us, helps support kids in our orphanage.

Volunteering in Uganda:

Program Dates

our Volunteer programs begin every year-round. If you have travel constraints, you can still start your chosen program on any day of the year.

Our Fees

We have been dedicated to providing the highest quality volunteer programs at the lowest fees, which makes it possible for everyone, especially students, to volunteer internationally and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Duration : Fees

  • 1 week: 180 Euros
  • 2 weeks: 360 Euros
  • 3 week: 540 Euros
  • 1 Month: 780 Euros
  • 2 Months: 1,560 Euros
  • 3 Months: 2,340 Euros
  • 4 Months: 3,120 Euros
  • 5 Months: 3,900 Euros
  • 6 Months: 4,680 Euros

Program fees include

  • Airport Pick up & Drop – off in Entebbe Airport
  • Orientation and program briefing on arrival

  • Accommodation in self contained rooms
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Local transport to and from the volunteer placement

  • Program coordination and on-ground support

  • 24/7 emergency assistance while volunteering

  • Basic training related to the volunteer role

  • All program administration and support fees

  • Pre-departure information
  • Certificate of completion

Program fees Exclude

  • International flights to and from Uganda
  • Uganda visa fees (volunteer or tourist visa, depending on duration)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone credit, snacks, souvenirs)
  • Weekend trips, safaris, or excursions (unless booked separately)
  • Airport transfers outside the program start/end dates
  • Vaccinations and medical costs
  • Tips or donations to host families or projects
  • Any activities not specifically listed as included

Important Information for Volunteers

 

  • This is a volunteer placement program, not a holiday safari.

  • Volunteers are expected to actively participate in community projects.

  • Accommodation and meals are basic and culturally appropriate.

  • Safaris and leisure tours can be arranged at an extra cost after or during the program.

OUR VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMS

HEALTH CARE / MEDICAL OUTREACH

Hospitals and clinics located around our orphanage, lack adequate staff and resources. Lights Of Kazinga collaborates with local hospitals and clinics to provide volunteers who have a strong passion for helping others and a willingness to dedicate their time and energy to those without easy-access to medical facilities. Participating in the healthcare volunteer project with Lights Of Kazinga opens tremendous opportunities for volunteers/travelers to experience new opportunities in their lives and careers. Volunteers have the unique chance to immerse themselves into another culture while making a positive contribution to the community where the need is the greatest.

AGRICULTURE OUTREACH

Volunteering in agriculture in Uganda can be a very rewarding way to contribute to food security, sustainable development, and local communities. Volunteers work alongside local farmers to help with planting, caring for animals, and harvesting crops. Volunteers also learn about organic farming, food security, and environmental protection.

Volunteers participate in seasonal activities such as land clearing, planting, weeding, chasing pests, and harvesting

ENVIROMENTAL CONSERVATION

Environmental volunteering with us can be a rewarding experience that allows you to make a difference in the community, learn about local culture, and gain valuable experience. Uganda is a rich country for biodiversity conservation, and is home to many unique attractions, including the Rwenzori mountain range, the source of the Nile, and the world’s longest river

CONSTRUCTION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Volunteer in Uganda to help the local community with construction work, assisting local Self Help Groups, assisting local civil society organizations

WOMENS EMPOWERMENT

Volunteer work for women’s empowerment in UgandaVolunteers can assist in teaching business skills, conducting workshops on financial literacy, or providing support in setting up small businesses. By empowering women financially, they are able to create a better future for themselves and their families.

TEACHING

volunteer in uganda

The volunteer will work with teachers to train our pupils and students in different sports disciplines in addition to physical education training .

MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA TUTOR

The program seeks to build talents and skills of young people in Music, Dance and Drama and contributing their Wellbeing and community transformation

ART, DESIGN & CRAFT

The volunteers will train women/children in different skills of making/designing locally made handcraft like baskets ,wallmats,table trays and mats using local material