Volunteers are extremely important to aid the development of our charity, without you and others like you; our project would simply not exist. Volunteers also help us find support for our kids and getting involved in fundraising events and doing some community work.

Volunteering requires flexibility and patience. People who actually respect the host people and their culture are best for this. Volunteers come and share their skills, experience, energy and sparing some time with our children.

 

 We strive to create make our project with an atmosphere that emphasizes teamwork; mutual support and enthusiasm for our mission as such eagerly invite you to become involved in the events and activities which support the overall operation of our project.

If you are interested in volunteering with us contact us at africanchildact@gmail.com

 

Funding for the Center comes from a number of sources. International volunteers from Canada, USA, UK and Germany have spent time at the project and have contributed their resources and time to ACI.  Modest contributions from guardians who are able to afford to do so are another source of funding for the Center.  ACI is actively seeking additional funding from corporations in Kampala, and is also exploring the avenue of foreign based foundation grants, with the help of our international volunteers.  

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Projects:

• Education- Provide formal primary education and getting sponsors

• Health care- Treatment of opportunistic infections, HIV/AID prevention and education, counseling and guidance, referrals and psychosocial support.

• Care and support- Providing food, clothing's, bedding and constructing small houses for orphans without homes.

 Over  400 children are enrolled in our school. Children are provided with education, scholastic material, clothes, and bedding.

 

Child neglect occur in all sections of our society, but the risk factors are greater in orphaned families, parents having economic challenges, have difficulty controlling anger, alcohol or drugs abused, have no education or were abused or neglected as children.

 We are very keen to hear from anyone interested in donating time for the benefit of the children. As education, health care, shelter and feeding are of paramount importance, we would like to hear from anyone willing to promote health and prevent illness in the community.  Whether you have teaching skills, organizational skills, carpentry skills, or merely a big heart ~ we need your help to work at the Children's Center .  Please contact us africanchildact@gmail.com 

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During term time, each volunteer will need to:

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• Love children and enjoy talking to them.

• Be able to teach either primary or secondary school lessons

• Mentoring/tutoring children

• Marking exam papers.

• Fundraising 

 

The headmaster and director of studies work closely with the volunteers and interns during the school term.

 

Term times

Term 1: February to mid-April

Term 2: Mid-May to early August

Term 3: Early September to early December

 

School holidays

During school holidays, everything slows down and there are no teaching opportunities during this time. There are many other activities you will be able to lead the children in, some of which are:

• Sports training/games

• Craft making

• Choir - the secondary school have a choir who love to sing!

• Dance

• Drama

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Other possible opportunities for work during the holidays are:

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• Fundraising - the project always needs and appreciates those who are able to raise money

• Construction

• Brick making

• Gardening

• Carpentry

 

Please come prepared for the activities you will undertake, such as bringing craft resources, tools for work, sports plans and equipment, drama sketched, dance routines, music players with portable speakers, teachable sheet music for choir and any other resources that will assist you in whatever you will do with the children. The activities with the children will be self-managed so be organized! This is a great time to use and share your skills with others.

 

Holiday dates

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Mid-April to mid-May (3 weeks)

Early August to early September (3-4 weeks)

Early December to the end of January (7-8 weeks)

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