Choose between 2 or 4 weeks in summer 2025 and join the university team in the heart of Uganda for a transformative journey that combines meaningful volunteer work with exhilarating experiences.
Picture yourself building a vibrant playground in a Ugandan community, creating a lasting legacy of joy and play for children aged 6 – 11. This is more than just a construction project—it’s a chance to immerse yourself in a new culture, gain invaluable global insights, and contribute to sustainable development. Play Action International’s programs are designed with ethics, sustainability, and community needs at their core, ensuring that your efforts make a real difference.
But that’s not all. You'll dive into dynamic play-based sessions with local children, engaging in arts and crafts using native materials, introducing sports to their curriculum, and setting up fun challenges that spark creativity and interaction. Each moment spent with the children will be both rewarding and eye-opening.
And when you’re not building or playing, get ready for thrilling weekend activities that will make your adventure unforgettable. Imagine going on a Big 5 African Safari, quad biking through rugged terrain, horse riding along breathtaking landscapes, and experiencing the adrenaline rush of white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and paddle boarding on the legendary River Nile!
This is your chance to make a lasting impact, immerse yourself in a vibrant culture, and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. Apply now for Play Action International’s summer volunteer program in Uganda and turn your passion for change into an unforgettable experience!
Project duration:
2 or 4 weeks
Project dates
Start date:
End date:
4 weeks Project Play: Uganda
Monday 2nd June - Monday 30th June
Monday 30th June - Monday 28th July
Monday 28th July - Monday 25th August
2 weeks Project Play: Uganda
Monday 16th June - Monday 30th June
Monday 30th June - Monday 14th July
Monday 14th July - Monday 28th July
Monday 28th July - Monday 11th August
Cost
£1,450 (2 weeks), or £1,850 (4 weeks)
What’s included in the cost?
Accommodation
Food
Visa
Airport transfer
Flights
Programme fee
Anything else
Yes on project, but not on rest weekends, as likely to be on an excursion with everything included.
No ($50)
Yes
No (est £400-£900)
Yes
70% goes to the playground project
19% goes to overheads in these countries to ensure our team can be building playgrounds all year round
11% is a volunteers in country cost which includes:
- T-Shirt
- Personal project app
- 4 meals a day on project
- Accommodation on project
- Airport Transfers in country
- Essential travel between the school and hostel in country
- English-speaking first-aid trained team leaders with you 24/7
- 24 hour emergency line
- Safeguarding and Volunteering certification
- Ethical & cultural training
- Welcome Meeting
- Pre Departure Meeting
- 5 – 10 fundraising workshops throughout the year
- Access to 1 to 1 support sessions with the fundraising team
- Access to fundraising resources including card machines, buckets, collection tins, raffle prizes & bucket collection permits
- Priority access to upcoming projects in other countries
How much is the deposit?
£245, or £195 with a discount code.
If applicable, will the student receive a wage/pocket money
No
If so, how much
N/A
Will students need to fundraise?
We encourage fundraising to ensure money does not have to come out of a student’s pocket. Ultimately, we don’t mind where the money comes from, whether its fundraised, savings, or own money. However, fundraising does equip students with incredible transferable personal and employability skillset.
If so, how much
£1,450 (2 weeks), or £1,850 (4 weeks)
Registration link:
https://playactioninternational.org/project-play-uganda-sign-up/
Deadline to register?
Sunday 16th March 2025
Link to Website:
https://playactioninternational.org/project-play-uganda-brochure/
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