Work in Orphanage in Uganda

Help give orphaned children in Uganda the healthy lives, brighter futures and better care they deserve.

Stricken by the dual crises of HIV/AIDS and poverty, thousands of Ugandan children are left orphaned and homeless each year, struggling to survive without government assistance. While many orphanages, funded through individual efforts and international donations, work tirelessly to house, feed, educate and clothe these children, they often face persistent challenges with funding and resources.

By volunteering with RCDP’s orphanage volunteer program in Uganda, you can make a significant difference. Support these orphanages in their mission to provide love, care, and stability to orphaned children, ensuring they do not return to life on the streets. Your involvement will not only bring immense personal satisfaction but also greatly enhance the lives of these vulnerable children.

Skill/Qualification

Volunteers who want to work with disadvantaged children in Uganda should speak English well, as it is the official language. It's also important to have a real passion for helping children with kindness and care. Patience and empathy are key, as everything we do focuses on the well-being of the children. Though many people in Uganda speak English, learning some of the local language can help you communicate more easily. Volunteers need to be at least 18 years old, but families are welcome to join as well.

Volunteer's Responsibilities

As a volunteer in the orphanage program in Uganda, you'll have various responsibilities. You'll work with the children for about 3 hours a day, and your tasks might include:

Accommodation/Meal and Supervision

RCDP will handle your accommodation and meals throughout your volunteer program in Uganda. You will either stay with a host family or in a volunteer house. Our volunteer house is secure, clean, and conveniently located near the projects and city. Host families are carefully selected and respected in the community, providing you with a safe and comfortable living environment. Staying with a host family also offers a great opportunity to experience local culture firsthand.

You will be provided with three local meals a day from Monday to Friday. Ugandan cuisine is influenced by English, Arab, and Asian flavors, particularly Indian. Typical meals include meat or chicken stews served with rice, chapatti, ugali (a stiff maize porridge), or matoke (mashed plantains). For a sweet treat, locals enjoy mandazi, a type of doughnut.

Throughout your Uganda orphanage volunteer program, we will regularly check in on your progress and ensure you are satisfied with your experience. Our local coordinator, who lives nearby, will be available to you at any time and can be reached by phone 24/7.

Project Location

Our orphanage volunteer program in Uganda is located in Mpigi, a peaceful and relaxed suburb about 1 hour southwest of Kampala, the capital city. While you're in Mpigi, you can explore several attractions, including:

If you wish to volunteer in other African countries, we have teaching volunteer program in Kenya, orphanage program in South Africa, healthcare program in Tanzania and teaching English volunteer opportunity in Zimbabwe.