Kayenje C/U is a government funded school in Butambala Distirct, central Uganda. The school was founded in 1903 as a church founded school by the Christians of the area to in still Christian values among children of the area. Over time, we have developed into a school for children of all faiths and we have been commended as being one of the most diverse schools in the district.
Kayenje C/U currently has 758 pupils enrolled who are served by 12 qualified teachers. Both pupils and staff believe in our motto 'Work For Progress', whereby working cohesively, we will be able to see a progression in the lives of the children within our community.
Work:
Teaching, classroom assistants, mentors and provision of guidance and counselling service to the children any other assignment as it may arise.
Study theme:
Education/Kids Accommodation and food Volunteer will stay at secure identified Home (local Home stay) in Ugandan style dormitory within a reachable radius of the school premises. · Nature environment, basic and simple. · Mat, pillow and fan are not provided, so sleeping bag is very important (thin one) because you will sleep on the floor. · Ugandan VIP toilet and bath. · Washing clothes by hand.
Food:
This is purely a local/village setting and most of the food stuff is the locally available kiganda style.
Airport pickups:
Uganda Voluntary Development Association will organise pickup for vols. from the airport as per their schedule. Expense incurred from the pickup place (only city centre) is covered by UVDA as part of the participation fee provided you arrive during office hours an extra fee shall be levied on night arrivals. So volunteers are encouraged to communicate/confirm their arrival at least a week before departure for proper preparations.
Terminal:
Entebbe International Airport or Bus terminals provided we get the details before arrival.
Meeting Point:
Entry port, Entebbe International Airport or Bus Terminal of your choice depending on your travel schedule. Please communicate your travel itinerary and we advise.
Leisure Activities:
National Parks, cultural sites
Financial contribution •The project participation fee is Euro 150 per month paid upfront on arrival to the cover costs stipulated for the entire duration of the project. Monthly payment of participation fees is not allowed for conventional purposes. Volunteers accepted on MLTV project for one month will pay Euros 300 for the one month placement. What is included in the participation fee? •Return transfers from the airport •Full board at the project (Accommodation and meals provided at the project) •Orientation, evaluation and monitoring •Volunteer mentorship What is not included in the participation fee? •Travel to and from the project. The volunteer will be required to pay for the bus tickets •Refreshments outside the project •Air ticket, Excursion, Visa and Insurance, Local travel •Personal effects
MTV/LTV Participation fee:
- 1 month EURO 300 1 month – 3 months EURO 450 and pro rata
This fee is ONLY for monitoring, upkeep in host families and evaluation of the participants while at the project. It also includes airport transportation, orientation, host family housing, preparation and supervision, project participation certificate and An additional fee of $ 100 for volunteer permit.
Special remarks:
Participants will be asked to contribute for their volunteer permit. No smoking is allowed at any of the work sites. Basic condition and rules of UVDA work camps - Orientation is two days before departure to the project
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