Uganda
Schools
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
OR
• 5 years' professional work experience
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience engaging with children, teachers, and community members across cultures and age groups.
Volunteers in Uganda live in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, including villages, towns, school campuses, and clinic compounds.
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Education
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Uganda
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Yes
PCV
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Support English and literacy development through classroom activities, school-wide events, and clubs.
Integrate hygiene, nutrition, and mental wellness education into school activities.
Create and support small student-led entrepreneurial activities.
Facilitate games, sports, and creative arts.
Engage families and organizations for optimal student academic success.
Organize enrichment workshops for both teachers and students.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as tree planting, school gardens, and ICT training.
As a School Enrichment Facilitator, you will be introduced to Uganda’s curriculum, educational challenges, and engaging classroom methodologies.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will support the local teachers and staff to enhance learning through activities in and out of the classroom.
Gain valuable experience bridging school learning with the larger community.
Learn a variety of local languages, such as Luganda, Ateso, Lango, and Lusoga from skilled Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.
Become a valued part of your host family and the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
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As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
