Program Location

Yes Please Volunteering has projects based in Jinja, District in Uganda and in Mombasa in Kenya. All projects are aimed at providing primary and secondary education to needy children and community outreach and counselling to youth and adults. Most projects have little or no resources, so foreign volunteers with different ideas and experiences are highly valued.

Please note that all projects require volunteers who are self-starters and can conduct their daily activities with minimal supervision. Specific daily schedules and activities will be determined between volunteers and their coordinator upon arrival.

Three meals are provided each day which will consist of local foods, such as matooke (mashed plantain), posho (corn meal), potatoes, and rice. They are generally served with beef, fish, peas, beans, or groundnut sauce. Bread, eggs and fruits are available for breakfast. Vegetarians are also accommodated.

HIV/AIDS Program

Kenya has been hit hard by the HIV/AIDS epidemic with approximately 1.25 million adults and over 100,000 children infected. The aim of the HIV/AIDS program is to decrease the spread of HIV through raising awareness and education, increasing access to homecare, and providing emotional support to those affected by HIV/AIDS within the community. Volunteers have the opportunity to work in a community HIV/AIDS organization to assist with homecare visits to HIV positive people, and educate and counsel community and school groups and individuals. This role is suitable for a caring, motivated, and self-directed person. Medical training is not necessary for all aspects of the program, but a background in HIV/AIDS and basic health care is required.

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Program Schedule

You can start your placement on the 1st or 15th of each month.

Volunteers can stay from a period of four weeks to six months.

Your stay can be extended beyond six months on a case-by-case basis (depending upon our partner's requirements).

Teaching programs require a one month minimum commitment.

The Teaching program is closed during school holidays which run during April, August, and December/early January. Volunteer teachers can work during school holidays if the majority of their placement is during the school term. These volunteers need to come prepared to volunteer in the orphanage program during holiday times

Program Requirements

Volunteers for this program must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Have no major health problems
  • A medical qualification is required for the Medical/Health program
  • Some related experience is required for the HIV/AIDS program
  • Be eligible to obtain a tourist visa to Kenya
  • Obtain a police check from your home country prior to volunteering