UGANDAN NATIONALS WISHING TO VOLUNTEER LOCALLY MUST CONTACT THE HR DEPARTMENT IN NANSANA DIRECTLY.
Any applications received here for local volunteering will not be responded to.

Programme Information
Working with our team in Uganda, you will have the opportunity to work with staff and children within Nurture Africa's partner schools. This provides you with the unique opportunity to gain a first hand insight into education in Uganda, increasing your awareness and understanding of international development whilst using your skills to support their work. You will also have the opportunity to experience other areas of Nurture Africa's work in healthcare, nutrition and income support.

Commencing with 2 programme days in Dublin, you will then travel to Nurture Africa headquarters in Nansana, where you will be immersed in day-to-day life for the duration of your 3 week placement in this bustling and very welcoming community.​

To Apply:

1. Submit a completed application form below

2. Complete an informal interview process

​3. Commit to participating in two pre-placement programme days prior to your placement in Uganda

4. Commit to attending a debriefing and reunion workshop approximately 4 weeks after you return home from your placement.

Placement Information
Teaching placements are ONLY available to qualified and student teachers in 3rd year as a minimum. Students will be accompanied by a qualified Ugandan and/or Irish teacher for placement activities.

​Classroom Activities
You will be placed alongside a team of fellow volunteers in one of Nurture Africa's partner schools.​ Activities will include peer to peer workshops and classroom time.

* All applications are subject to Garda/Police clearance