International Volunteers Network: Volunteer and travel in Uganda
We offer a variety of educational and authentic volunteer abroad experiences - wildlife safaris, rural community insights, cultural immersion programs and volunteer projects including education, medical & health, sports development, entrepreneurship, women empowerment, micro finance, NGO administration, environmental conservation, community development and internship opportunities among others. These programmmes are dedicated to world peace through the promotion of inter-cultural exchanges. We aim to put our volunteer’s skills to use in supporting the development initiatives of local communities in Uganda. Working with this program means opting for an enriching and dynamic experience that will change the course of your life.
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Listing Details
Organization Name
International Volunteers Network
Organization Mandate
International Volunteers Network, Inc offers many exciting volunteer and travel abroad experiences, mini-escapes and summer escapes, wildlife safaris, rural community insights and cultural immersion programs to international volunteers/travelers coming to the East African region. Our unique and stimulating programs engage participants in breathtaking journeys to exotic land, Uganda – the Pearl of Africa.
Our focus is to give people of any age and background the opportunity to offer their time, energy and skills to sustainable community development projects in Uganda, whilst exploring new cultures, developing new skills and establishing lifelong friendships to people that also:
• care about the needs of the local people in developing countries
• care about respecting local customs and culture
• care about preserving the environment and natural resources
VISION: Our vision is to break the cycle of cultural phobia and “profession-culture” biases that hinder global integration, leading to tolerance and better understanding of the similarities and differences amongst cultures.
MISSION: The mission of International Volunteer Network Inc. is two-fold;
1. Foster the understanding and appreciation of the various cultural interfaces associated with globalization through broad-based inter-cultural exchanges, and volunteerism.
2. Working with local communities to identify areas of mutual cooperation like reducing poverty, diseases and ignorance and professional collaboration
Our focus is to give people of any age and background the opportunity to offer their time, energy and skills to sustainable community development projects in Uganda, whilst exploring new cultures, developing new skills and establishing lifelong friendships to people that also:
• care about the needs of the local people in developing countries
• care about respecting local customs and culture
• care about preserving the environment and natural resources
VISION: Our vision is to break the cycle of cultural phobia and “profession-culture” biases that hinder global integration, leading to tolerance and better understanding of the similarities and differences amongst cultures.
MISSION: The mission of International Volunteer Network Inc. is two-fold;
1. Foster the understanding and appreciation of the various cultural interfaces associated with globalization through broad-based inter-cultural exchanges, and volunteerism.
2. Working with local communities to identify areas of mutual cooperation like reducing poverty, diseases and ignorance and professional collaboration
Address
Seguku Central Zone, off Kampala - Entebbe Highway, Kampala, Wakiso District, Uganda, 0000
Address 2
Katale Road, P.O. Box 28883,
Telephone
+256 700 162 243
Non-profit organization?
Yes
Faith-based?
No
Countries
Regions
Duration
2 weeks or less, 2 weeks - 1 month, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12 months+
Age (min)
18
Age (max)
65
Age notes
Under 18 years MUST have a consent document from his or her parents of guardians or should be accompanied by an adult
Price range
under $1000
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airport pick-up, Entrance Fees, Ground Transport, Meals, Orientation
Academic Subjects
N/A
Application process and requirements
Participants can apply direct online from our website
Language
English
Certification
Participants will receive certificate after completion of their project placements
Funding information
None
Qualifications required
High School or Equivalent