1.      How do I apply to Volunteer? What are the requirements to be accepted as a Volunteer?  Do I have to have certain beliefs?

• Complete the Volunteer Form and supporting documents which include signing off on a certain moral code.  If you are a local Volunteer, please visit our office to obtain a Local Volunteer Form.

• We require a Minimum commitment of 7 days working in the Home environment.

• You must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a guardian.

• Teams: communication by coordinating with the Team Leader. Team members will be vouched for by their Team Leader, and will not need to fill out individual volunteer forms.

2.      What areas can I help with?  What will I do as a Volunteer?

The main areas we need help with are landscaping, construction, and baby care.  We will do our best to assign you to the areas you choose on your Volunteer form.

3.      What is the nearest Airport?  How will I travel to Loving Hearts? What travel documents do I need?

The nearest Airport is in Entebbe and it is 45mins drive to Loving Hearts. We coordinate shuttle service to/from the airport for $25.00/UGX50,000 per ride.

Travel documents – Passport and Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. 

If visiting/volunteering for 3 months or less, you can purchase a visa for $50.00 upon arrival at the airport. 

For volunteers interested in staying longer than three months, please inquire about work/visitor visas at the Ugandan embassy in your home country.

4.      Which immunizations do I need?  What do I need to know about Malaria?

Please visit your nearest International Travel Clinic to find out which immunizations you need to visit Uganda. 

Malaria is not as deadly as most people think.  It rarely becomes life threatening if you are treated within the first seven days. Your International Travel Clinic will be able to advise you on prevention of malaria.

5.      How safe is it health-wise to work with the infants?

It is safe when you use common sense.  Our staff have been trained to deal with other infectious diseases and we operate an isolation room for such circumstances.

6.      What is the weather like in Uganda?

The weather ranges from 25-35degrees C (77-95 degrees Fahrenheit).  Most days are sun filled, except in the rainy seasons.  We recommend bringing at least one set of warm clothing and a rain coat.

7.      Where can I stay while volunteering?

You are welcome to stay in our volunteer accommodations. Click HERE to find out details about the guest house. If our guest house has no vacancies during the dates you will be here or you prefer a local hotel/guest house please contact Patrick at Bridge Africa International

8.     What currency do they use in Uganda and what type of things will I need to pay for? 

Ugandan shillings are the currency of Uganda.  $US, Euro, and English Pounds can easily be exchanged for Ugandan shillings in local banks upon arrival.  Also, most bank debit cards can access shillings through local ATM’s (ask your bank for details on bank charges for ATM withdrawals).

You will be responsible for all costs during your stay except for one meal each time you work a shift at LHBH.

9.      What kind of food is available?

Local food is provided for lunch (mostly rice, beans, other).  Supper meals are your responsibility and Western food supplies are available at local supermarkets.

10.    Is there a dress code?

No tube tops or spaghetti strap tank tops, shorts must reach the top of the knee.  If you are planning on attending any church services, you will probably want to bring dress clothes to fit in with the local culture.

11.    Is it safe to come to Uganda?

Yes, it is generally a safe country to visit.  LHBH itself is located in a quiet suburb of Kampala.  You must act with travel-based common sense such as not walking alone when it’s dark, not showing that you have too much cash, etc.

12.    I have extra room in my luggage. What items can I bring with me as a donation?

Click HERE to get to our Needed Items list.