Volunteer with Backup Uganda, Kitgum & Gulu District, Northern Uganda

Community and Social Services
Kitgum, Gulu
November 5, 2025
Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: November 13, 2025
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Job Description

🌍 Volunteer with Backup Uganda – Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you passionate about education, community empowerment, or child development?
Do you want to use your skills to create meaningful impact while learning from a vibrant local team?
Then Backup Uganda is the perfect place for you!

At Backup Uganda, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive, and succeed, regardless of their learning challenges. We work closely with schools, teachers, and communities to identify learning difficulties and create inclusive, supportive environments where all children can reach their full potential.

We’re inviting national and international volunteers who are skilled, compassionate, and eager to contribute their expertise to join our dedicated Uganda team.

Whether you’re a teacher, psychologist, social worker, communicator, or development enthusiast, your unique background can help us strengthen our programs, expand our outreach, and build sustainable impact across communities.

What You’ll Gain:

  • An opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience in a real-world context

  • Practical exposure to inclusive education, training programs, and community engagement

  • A chance to collaborate with professionals and passionate changemakers from diverse backgrounds

  • Personal growth, cultural exchange, and lifelong learning through hands-on field experience

What We’re Looking For:

  • Individuals with relevant skills, education, or experience in education, psychology, community development, or related fields

  • Passionate, adaptable, and open-minded team players

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Commitment to Backup Uganda’s mission and values

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about creating lasting change while growing both professionally and personally, we’d love to hear from you!
Please fill out our Volunteer Expression of Interest Form to get started

Backup Uganda welcomes both national and international volunteers. International applicants should be prepared to coordinate logistics and visa arrangements prior to placement.

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