Volunteers
The UREA accepts indigenous and foreign volunteers in the organization. Before contacting us about volunteer opportunities, please find out more about the individual programmes to determine the one that you would best be able to contribute to.
We accept a limited number of volunteers from Uganda or abroad for a minimum period of three (3) months, and preferably Six Month. Voluntary positions are open to individuals with strong experience and specific skills identified as ‘gaps’ at UREA that we are currently unable to fill because of a lack of funding.
Application procedure:
UREA accepts solicited applications for volunteerism. Solicited applications for volunteer placement should follow the application guidelines communicated in the volunteer vacancy advertisement.
All volunteer vacancies shall be advertised through the website, social media and as necessary, print media.
Note:
- Volunteers are NOT paid and applicants are expected to be self-funded and fully self-sufficient;
- Foreign volunteers MUST organize for their visa prior to arrival in Uganda, have adequate medical and life insurance, and be adaptable to living in conditions of a developing country.
- Volunteers are Expected to commit to a minimum of three months and a maximum of 6 months, extendable only under exceptional circumstances with the recommendation from the line manager for not more than 1 year.
- Other enquiries should be addressed to email: recruitment@umojarescueagency.org