International Volunteers Network programs provide an opportunity to do something so rewarding, that we guarantee you will never ever forget it.
Have you considered a volunteer vacation?
Why not spend your summer vacation, school holiday or universities break with us? Make a lasting impact that changes lives and provides you one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
The key to ending poverty and creating harmony throughout the world begins with each individual person and how they choose to live their lives. One person may not be able to change the World, but they can change a life!
Experience the happiness, struggles, aspirations and dreams of the people you assist – all while discovering the beauty, history and culture of a foreign location.
Work on social, medical, conservation, community development projects side-by-side with members of the community and actually see the results of your hard work.
Expect to immerse yourself in the community – eat local food and drink, learn common phrases, listen to local music, really get to know the people you serve. See what really makes a destination truly unique – the people, not just the tourist sites.
The husband is the traditional breadwinner in most African families of and therefore the impact of the husband's death on the family is devastating. The family losses financial security and sharp decline in living standard. The economic hardship is put on both the widow and her children in order to survive. Families are unable to absorb the expense of caring for another child. Many times, the widow whose husband has died of AIDS has no marketable skills. IVN assists caregivers and foster family siblings with practical skills to enable them to support themselves and care for their children. IVN provides startup equipment and funds to start small businesses. These efforts indirectly impact the lives of hundreds of children.
Volunteers with medical experience are needed to work in a community health clinic outside of Kampala. Most clinics are very busy, understaffed; with limited medical supplies and equipment. There is a wide variety of cases but disease such as malaria, HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and syphilis, as well as childbirth/maternity needs are most common.
This project focuses on providing culturally sensitive methods of awareness raising and education with the goal of preventing transmission of the disease within the target populations. There is a great lack of HIV/AIDS awareness among the rural indigenous community and especially among the youth in primary and secondary schools.
Volunteers needed for nursery and primary school levels (ages 4yrs-13yrs) to teach English and other subjects. Teaching experience is not required. You can begin working with some children, teaching English and basic math. These are rural schools for the children of the community.
Volunteers are needed for the on-going construction and water building projects in the community. Volunteers needed for manual labor jobs working along side skilled and unskilled local workers. Some tasks include farming, pig rearing, construction of the volunteer center, expansion, water well building and renovation work. Volunteers do not need prior experience, but skilled workers are very welcome. This is a very hand on, hands dirty sort of program. Enthusiasm, a good sense of humor and helping spirit are required. Volunteer can also spend time in the children’s school teaching classes.
Each Program Includes:
For all IVN volunteer placements, Accommodation is provided either at a homestay where you will stay at a host family or at the Volunteer House 10 miles outside of Kampala. All volunteers accommodation has electricity, running water, indoor plumbing and access to internet. All IVN programs, except the for the HIV/AIDS program and the Primary Health Care Programs, are within walking distance to the accommodation facilities. You will be living with several other volunteers and the accommodation is regarded as more than adequate considering the normal standards of Uganda. Three local meals per day are provided.
