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ESC: Education Support in a Community School in a Rural area

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About the project

ESC: Education Support in a Community School in a Rural area

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Mondo is an Estonian organisation aiming to reduce global inequality. Mondo operates in 12 countries abroad and in Estonia. Mondo focuses on education/health, livelihood, environmental and digital competence programmes in partner countries, and global education in Estonia.
Mondo was established in Estonia on 12 November 2007 at the initiative of nine Estonian people of different backgrounds. They all shared the same feeling—Estonia needs an organisation which would enable cooperation with communities in lower income countries that would create concrete contribution opportunities for Estonians and raise awareness of global challenges. The word “Mondo” is in Esperanto and refers to a more equal future. Mondo associates boldly believe that the world can be turned into a more equal place and every little action is a step in the right direction.

Today, Mondo has become a strong and unique organisation—small on a global scale but big on the Estonian one. The 12 partner states of Mondo are Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and Burma. In all partner states, Mondo cooperates with local organisations; it has its own office in Uganda and Ukraine. Mondo’s team is made up of over 35 experts in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and global education. Mondo also has a social enterprise called Mondo Crafts that supports Mondo’s communities in the world by selling ethical crafts in Estonia.

💼 What the programme involves

This volunteer role involves conducting workshops and training sessions to enhance school management by equipping teachers with practical and theoretical teaching methods and supporting subject teachers across various disciplines. Additionally, it includes raising awareness in the community about the importance of education and sourcing partnerships to secure materials for the school library. The position also involves organizing, training, and supervising extracurricular activities, ensuring students engage in holistic learning experiences. Furthermore, the role includes assisting with Mondo’s project activities, providing follow-up and support for the implementation of community projects in both primary and secondary schools.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay at Villa Mamu, Mengo, Kampala, a spacious residence with WiFi, a warm shower, a kitchen, and pets. For a deeper cultural experience, some days will be spent with a host family near Kikooba School. Other accommodation options in Kampala can be arranged based on safety and convenience. Local transport mainly consists of boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis). Traveling to Kampala city takes about two hours by public transport at approximately 10,000 UGX one way. This setup offers a comfortable and exciting experience, blending urban amenities with meaningful community engagement.

🎒 Leisure activities


⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The candidate should have interest in teaching and community development, along with interest in developing educational materials. Working with vulnerable communities and educational institutions is an asset. A strong interest in digital technology, communication, and marketing is also an asset, particularly in social media. The role requires English proficiency (written and oral), computer skills (MS Office), and familiarity with digital media platforms, websites. Additionally, the candidate should be flexible and adaptable to local conditions, including food, language barriers, and unstable internet connections. Success in this role depends on creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the ability to engage with diverse backgrounds effectively.
Deadline: 18/04/2025 00:00

ℹ️ Additional information

As part of the BRIDGE Project (Building Resilience, Innovation, Development, and Gender Equality), volunteers will work toward empowering vulnerable communities, especially women. Training includes skills development workshops, digital literacy enhancement, participation in UN Women Summits, and facilitating digital training sessions. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and social impact-driven project execution while refining leadership and communication skills.

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.

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📅 Available sessions

UG44976

01/06/2025 at 00:00 → 01/03/2026 at 00:00

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 18/04/2025

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: 21:50 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

Arabic English Ganda Swahili