Project Orientation
On your arrival in Entebbe Airport in Kampala you will be met by our project staff. Depending on the time of day that you arrive, you will either spend one night in Kampala, or be transferred straight down to Kyotera to begin your orientation for 2 days. The orientation will include:
- Registration at the British Council
- An introduction to the area, organisation and staff that you will be working with
- An orientation in Kyotera town, visiting the local police station, RACT offices and internet cafes etc
- An introduction to Ugandan culture and values
- A basic local language lesson, given by Annette at your house
- A visit to the school and also our Outreach and Vocational Skills projects
- Time to relax, acclimatise and get to know your fellow volunteers
Accommodation and Meals
You will stay in a comfortable basic shared volunteer house in a safe area on the edge of town not far from the training centre. The house has flushing toilets and showers but there are often water shortages so water may have to be collected and buckets used to wash. The staff at the house includes a cook, house-keeper and a night watchman for your security.
Two meals a day are provided. Breakfast is usually self-service, you can take a packed lunch to the centre and the cook prepares evening meals.
Free Time
The Murchiston Falls National Park, Lake Victoria and the source of the Nile in Jinja are just a few of the local attractions that you may like to visit in your free time at weekends, or at the conclusion of your project. The project staff will be happy to help you organise excursions while you are there, so please discuss these options with them or buy a good guidebook in advance.
Being in Uganda means that you are close to the stunning African Gorillas, among other highlights, so why not combine your work placement with a tour, such as the 5-day Gorilla Trek and Lake Safari? We have a number of different tours to choose from. Please contact us to enquire about these options and we will be happy to send you further details and help you explore Africa in a safe and adventurous way.
Programme Support
Throughout your stay in Uganda you will have the support and guidance of the Ugandan project director, James, and his team of project co-ordinators based in Kyotera. They will provide you with competent assistance and help you with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. The house staff will also be on hand throughout the day to ensure your comfort and safety.
In addition, we will provide you with a 24 hour emergency contact number before you depart, so that you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
Project Age Limit
Minimum 18 years (with a parental letter of consent), maximum decided on potential participants’ health.
