The Volunteer Support Network (VSN) provides supported and ethical volunteer opportunities in Uganda.
VSN offers a unique way to contribute your skills effectively and positively by:
- Matching your skills and interests to our partners’ needs
- Using our experience in development work to offer professional support to our partners and volunteers
- Providing crucial cultural training and orientation
- Offering in-country personal support and advice whenever you need it
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference. You get to contribute your skills and ideas in the developing world. But most of our volunteers say that they gain much more from the experience than they expected, including: personal and professional growth, a deeper understanding and knowledge of development issues and the local culture, new skills, and a different perspective on life.
Some of the benefits of volunteering with VSN include:
- Personal and professional support before, during and after your placement
- Personalized placements matching your skills and interests to our partners’ needs
- Cultural training, orientation and 24 hour assistance
- Volunteer handbook and online resources to help you prepare
- Fundraising tips to help you cover the cost of your placement
- Locally run projects that genuinely need volunteers
- Valuable, practical experience in development work, while enhancing your CV and career potential
- Flexible start dates and duration, 2 weeks to 3 months
- Safe and secure accommodation
- Assistance with in-country research projects and trips
- In-country travel advice and opportunities – safaris, white-water rafting, gorilla trekking, bungee-jumping, and more
- Affordable and highly competitive costs
- Letter of reference/completion and follow-up support when you return
“It really surpassed my expectations. The role of VSN was incredibly important” – Sarah, 22, USA
“A wonderful organisation that is truly equipping individuals to work effectively and positively” – Anni, 21, Australia
“VSN gives you the guidance ... necessary if you really hope to accomplish something” – Samantha, 21, USA
“Amazing, really understanding of the highs and lows a volunteer can go through” – Joe, 30, UK
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