Volunteer in Uganda

Do you want to discover the best that Africa has to offer in a small, stunning location? Enroll in our very affordable and enriching program in Uganda and you'll also find out why others call Uganda the Pearl of Africa.

Uganda is renowned for its majestic silverback gorillas and as the source of the great River Nile, which is fed by snow-capped mountains. Visitors can explore Lake Victoria by boat, discovering the stunning Sese Islands and experiencing the rich cultural tapestry of over forty different languages spoken across the country. While English is the primary lingua franca, the diversity of ethnic groups adds to Uganda's unique charm. The vibrant and modern capital city, Kampala, serves as a gateway to countless adventures.

Despite recent economic growth, Uganda still faces significant challenges, including widespread poverty. The country is in need of dedicated volunteers to help drive positive change. RCDP partners with local grassroots organizations to offer impactful programs, including teaching English to students from underprivileged families, working in orphanages, and contributing to health of women, sports coaching and more.

Join our Uganda volunteer program and uplift the lives of deprived people while enriching your own life through the experience. You will not only discover stunning sceneries but also immerse in local culture and understand the country intimately.

The Fee and Dates

RCDP Uganda Program starts every 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.

Every year hundreds of volunteers arrive in Uganda to volunteer from UK and USA based organizations and end up paying up to $2500 to volunteer for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, only a small portion of that money actually goes to host projects and host families. The local host projects (orphanages, school, and local NGOs) in Uganda are poor and need external support to run their programs. In our program, you will pay your fee directly to host families and projects up on arrival in Uganda.When you join our Uganda volunteer program, we will make sure that all of your money goes to the projects and host families. Part of your fees also helps us to cover our expenses. The program fee is divided in as registration fee ($279) and weekly fee ($80 per week for room, food, coordination, and project donation).
Click to find the allocation of $279

In Uganda, weekly fee is divided between room/3 local foods a day (50%) and project donation/support of local project staffs (50%). This allocation may be different depending up on locations, project types etc. However, our coordinator will explain these issues before you pay the fee. Please find below the break down of cost in a weekly basis.

• Comprehensive Travel Insurance $3.49/day »
• Airport Pickup and Transfer (1hour) $75.00
• Language and Culture Program fee $250.00

The weekly Fee Does Not Include: Airfare, daily transportation, visa and visa extension fee, airport drop, airport taxes, any personal expenses on food and travel, mineral water and soft drinks, gifts to project staffs and host family, laundry, telephone, immunization.

Accommodation/Meal/Supervision:

RCDP is responsible for looking after the accommodation and the meal of the volunteer during your volunteer program in Uganda. Volunteers will with stay either with a host family or in a volunteer house during their program. Our volunteer house is safe, clean and conveniently located nearby the projects and city area. Our host families in Uganda are well screened and they are socially respected. The family will offer you a safe and secure place to stay. Staying with a host family is a wonderful way to immersion in a local culture.

You will receive three local meals a day from Monday to Friday. Ugandan meals have influences from English, Arab and Asia, especially India. Typical meal consists of Meat or chicken stews with rice, chapatti, ugali (a stiff maize porridge) or matoke (a cooked plantain/banana mash). For a sweet dish, locals enjoy a type of doughnut called mandazi.

During the project, we will constantly monitor your progress and inquire if you’re happy with the project or not. Our local coordinator lives close to the project and you’ll have access to his mobile phone number 24 hours.