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Serve where you’re needed mostSchool Enrichment Facilitator
Education
Job highlights
- 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.
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
April 15, 2026Know by
July 1, 2026Depart on
November 4, 2026Duration
2 years, plus 3 months trainingAbout the project
Schools across Uganda are looking to enhance the student learning experience beyond the country’s standard curriculum, and you can lend a hand!
Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports has an integrated approach to English education that emphasizes childhood education and care as a strategic entry point for addressing broader community needs that ultimately impact children’s learning and well-being—a priority given that more than half the population is under the age of 18. Schools are interested in implementing initiatives that promote school health and nutrition, environmental sustainability, psychosocial support, and access to clean water and sanitation.
As a School Enrichment Facilitator, you will collaborate with school staff, parents, and community members to support the engagement and development of students ages 7 to 18. Alongside your colleagues, you will design sustainable projects that enhance both educational outcomes and community resilience.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Uganda project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
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
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Uganda
How you and the community will make an impact together:
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.
Volunteers in Uganda live in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, including villages, towns, school campuses, and clinic compounds.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Uganda country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Uganda
Brenda L.
Medical-Surgical Nurse Educator
"I have been working hard to learn what my students need, and to help them, and I am seeing results. This week I received a text from a student thanking me for being an inspiration and inviting more mentorship—you can imagine how good that made me feel."
See full Volunteer profile
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.
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.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Uganda, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Uganda. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
