Join award winning charity, Play Action International in Uganda this summer and help give the gift of play for thousands of children to benefit from.
Volunteer in Uganda
The Uganda Volunteer Project is the ultimate African adventure allowing you to explore, discover and develop the incredible country of Uganda. As an ethical, affordable trip, it is the perfect opportunity to have the summer of a lifetime.
Not only that, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the natural wonders that Uganda has to offer.
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| Dates | 3 June - 1 July 2024 ( plus a few days for travel ) |
| Project cost | Project cost includes: flights, accommodation, most meals, in-country travel and 24/7 in-country support, in-country travel. £970 for most students OR £515 if your household income is less than £25,000* The cost of return flights to Uganda is covered. |
| Funding available | Turing funding is available Mobility scholarships funded by the Irish Government will cover the cost of return flights to Uganda |
| Other costs | Visa, vaccinations (Approx. £35 - 155), optional weekend activities |
| Deadline to apply | Monday 19 February (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis) |
You’ll spend up to 4 weeks in the Pearl of Africa, supporting the construction of a fun, safe and exciting playground for a primary school.
What you will do
During the week you will help with the design, construction and decoration of the playground, working alongside a local build team.
Where you stay
You will stay on project, sleeping on mattresses, with sleeping bags and mosquito nets within the school, integrating yourself into the school and community life.
On the weekends
On the weekends you will have the opportunity to relax away from project and take part in a range of activities such as going on a safari, taking on the legendary white-water rapids of the Nile, quad biking, horse riding across the rolling hills or going on a sunset cruise at the source of the River Nile.
The highlight
The highlight of your time in Uganda though will be your playground’s open day.
This is where the children, teachers and staff get to play on the playground that you’ve poured your heart and soul into creating for the first time.
It’s a day of celebration where you will; listen to speeches, sing songs, watch performances and do the final countdown before cutting the rope to the new playground! You’ll all count down together… 3… 2… 1… and once that rope has been cut - the playground disappears under a sea of children who are thrilled to be able to have not only a place to play, but a place to support their healthy physical, social and psychological development.
You will see the smiles, hear the laughter and feel the joy that your playground will bring to the children, the school and the wider community for generations.
Find out more
You can find out more about Play Action International and the project itself by registering your interest and downloading a brochure.
Widening Access and Participation
You will be eligible for a higher rate of Turing Scheme funding if you meet one of the criteria below:
- You are in receipt of an Ulster University Access Bursary
- You are from an area of low higher education participation, low household income or low socioeconomic status (including those with an annual household income of £25,000 or less)
- You receive Income Support or Universal Credit and are financially supporting yourself or financially supporting yourself and someone who is dependent on you and living with them, such as a child or partner
- You are from a background of care
- You have caring responsibilities
- You have no living parents
- Your parents cannot be found or it is not reasonably practicable to get in touch with either of them (estranged students)
- You are a refugee or asylum seeker
Proof of the above criteria will be required as part of your application.