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Volunteer

Come and spend time with us in Nsanvu

A week or a few months, on your own or with a team. There's plenty to do at YAEC.

Why volunteer

Bring your skills to Nsanvu

We're a small school with big classes and not many resources. An extra pair of hands makes a real difference to our pupils and teachers.

Individual volunteers go through a short application. It helps us get to know you and work out where you'd fit best. We look at what the school needs right now alongside your interests, skills, work and missions experience.

Teachers, builders, coaches, nurses, IT people, farmers and students have all got something to share.

Volunteers and YAEC staff together in front of the classrooms

Ways to help

What volunteers do

Teaching & reading

Help in class, run reading groups or give extra support to pupils who are behind.

Computers

Run computer lessons, set up donated devices or train our teachers.

Building

Help with classroom construction, repairs, painting and furniture.

Sports & creative

Coach football or netball, lead music, drama, or arts and crafts.

Volunteers in action

Our last team visit

In July 2025 a team of volunteers came to Nsanvu wearing “Glad to serve” T-shirts, and they meant it. They taught lessons, ran craft sessions with the youngest classes, shared ideas with our teachers and sang and danced with the pupils.

Sound on Singing and dancing with the pupils
Sound on A volunteer teaching a science lesson
A volunteer leading a lesson at the chalkboard Pupils and a teacher at a craft session The volunteer team being introduced on the school compound A pupil welcoming a volunteer with a name badge
Read about the visit Working with our teachers

How it works

From first message to first day

  1. Apply below

    Tell us about yourself, when you'd like to come and what you'd like to do.

  2. Have a chat

    We'll call or WhatsApp you to talk about dates, what's needed and practical details.

  3. Get ready

    We'll help you plan getting to Nsanvu, about 40 km from Kampala, and where to stay.

  4. Welcome to Nsanvu!

    Meet the pupils and staff and get stuck in.

Apply

Tell us about you

We read every application and will reply within a few days.

When school is open

Come during term time if you'd like to work with pupils in class.

Term 3 2026 is on now. It ends on Friday 4 December.

  1. Term 1 2026 2 Feb – 1 May Finished
  2. Term 2 2026 25 May – 22 Aug Finished
  3. Term 3 2026 14 Sep – 4 Dec On now

Good to know

  • Individuals, families and groups are all welcome
  • Volunteers cover their own travel and living costs
  • Anyone working with children will be asked for a background check, to keep our pupils safe
  • Can't travel? You can still help by sponsoring a child or giving
What would you like to help with?

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