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Project Play: Uganda Summer 2025

Organisation Details

Play Action International

Activity type: Animals, Art and Design, Children, Community Work, Culture, Education, Fundraising, International , Languages, Practical Work and DIY, Sports and Outdoor Activities , Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Play Action International provides a brighter future for vulnerable disadvantaged children. We enable children to develop essential life skills which support their physical, social and psychological development. Our playgrounds and creative-play based educational programmes harness the power of play to enrich and future-proof the lives of children.
Description of role: Project Play: Uganda 2025

Ready to make your CV stand out and embark on a life-changing adventure? Dive into a summer experience like no other with Play Action International, our charity partner, and renowned NGO with over a decade of delivering impactful volunteer programs. Choose between 2 or 4 weeks in summer 2025 and join the university team in the heart of Uganda for a transformative journey that combines meaningful volunteer work with exhilarating experiences.

Picture yourself building a vibrant playground in a Ugandan community, creating a lasting legacy of joy and play for children aged 6 – 11. This is more than just a construction project—it’s a chance to immerse yourself in a new culture, gain invaluable global insights, and contribute to sustainable development. Play Action International’s programs are designed with ethics, sustainability, and community needs at their core, ensuring that your efforts make a real difference.

But that’s not all. You'll dive into dynamic play-based sessions with local children, engaging in arts and crafts using native materials, introducing sports to their curriculum, and setting up fun challenges that spark creativity and interaction. Each moment spent with the children will be both rewarding and eye-opening.

And when you’re not building or playing, get ready for thrilling weekend activities that will make your adventure unforgettable. Imagine going on a Big 5 African Safari, quad biking through rugged terrain, horse riding along breathtaking landscapes, and experiencing the adrenaline rush of white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and paddle boarding on the legendary River Nile!

This is your chance to make a lasting impact, immerse yourself in a vibrant culture, and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. Apply now for Play Action International’s summer volunteer program in Uganda and turn your passion for change into an unforgettable experience!

For more information and to download the 2025 brochure, fill out your details here: https://playactioninternational.org/project-play-uganda-brochure/ If you have already got all the information you want, and can’t wait to become part of the team, sign up here: https://playactioninternational.org/project-play-uganda-sign-up/
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Fundraising, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Fixed / Short term
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Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 or 4 week Projects in Summer
Location:
Play Action International, Challenge House, Sherwood Drive
Bletchley
MK3 6DP