School Holiday Programs

Below are a few examples of ways we can put our volunteers to work during the school holidays:

Reading:
Few people in Uganda read regularly. Because of this, we would like to gather a library of children’s book, and set up a program for volunteers to read to children, encouraging imagination, creativity and enjoyment of reading. We would also like to have a collection of books at the volunteer centre which children would be able to come and read on their own.

Extra Tuition:
Many children struggle at school in a variety of subjects. In Uganda, maths seems to be one of the most common troublesome subjects. We would gratefully receive materials to help volunteers teach maths. Prior to the next school holidays, we would like to identify children who could benefit from extra tutoring from volunteers.

Sports:
Sports are a great way to have fun and be healthy. They help to encourage teamwork, communication, and self-discipline. Whenever we receive volunteers with particular knowledge and skills in sport, we encourage them to get local children together to participate in team games and fitness programs, particularly if these volunteers are present during holiday time.

Help us source materials:

• Reading books: $3 - $15 each if purchased here (2nd hand children’s books are not always easy to source... if you think you could send us a bulk quantity, contact us and we can work out transport options)
• Sports Equipment: We try to make do with whatever materials we have. Either funds to purchase more equipment here or sending equipment to us would be fantastic