ESC: Care and Support Volunteer for Children with Special Needs (START MAY 2025)

Name: ESC: Care and Support Volunteer for Children with Special Needs (START MAY 2025)
Start: 2025-05-01
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Code: 44759 Copied

Uganda European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Education Culture Sport European Voluntary Service Social work +6 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteer will support children aged two and above with disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and communication disorders. They will assist with early intervention, therapies (occupational, speech, physiotherapy), special needs education, and practical life skills to reduce barriers, promote independence, and support emotional, social, and mental well-being. Additionally, they will help strengthen parents' capacity through supportive activities. The volunteer will be engaged in the following activities: 1) Support the project team in the daily care and assistance to children at the center, 2) Help children develop basic skills, including hygiene and sanitation, 3) Offer basic lessons in early childhood development, 4) Assist in providing various therapies for the children, 5) Conduct community visits to support rehabilitation and assist parents/guardians, 6) Identify and develop children's talents through games and sports.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation will be provided in a shared apartment with other volunteers, each having a private, lockable bedroom, located in the suburbs of Kampala (Nansana or Kasubi-Nakulabye). A monthly allowance will cover food, communication expenses, and transportation. The volunteer will travel daily to the project site, which is 20–50 minutes away. Public transport in Kampala mainly consists of commuter taxis (Matatus), while shorter distances are typically covered using motorbikes known as Boda Bodas.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will participate in an online pre-departure training, followed by an in-person induction upon arrival at the host organization. Additionally, the volunteer will be encouraged and provided with financial support to learn the local language.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Previous experience working with children, even in informal settings, and knowledge of social work are desirable. The most important qualities in a suitable volunteer include a love for children, creativity, friendliness, and a cheerful attitude. The volunteer should be open-minded, emotionally resilient, and capable of adapting to the challenging local environment and project setting. Proficiency in English is required. /// APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS, AND THE VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLIER IF THE POSITION IS FILLED.
Deadline: 30/03/2025 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

UG44759

01/05/2025 → 28/02/2026

Closed

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Deadline: 30/03/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Hoima Rd, Kampala, Uganda

Uganda

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Ugandan Shilling (UGX / USh)

Exchange rate

1 UGX = 0.000219 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

East Africa Time

Local time: 21:53 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Ganda Swahili Arabic