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Sauya Nabatu, one of our Volunteer Coordinators left the country for United Kingdom to volunteer for one year, courtesy of Volunteers for Change Uganda (V.O.C.U).
George William Yiga, another amazing volunteer, made his way to the United Kingdom to volunteer for 12 months, courtesy of Volunteers for Change Uganda (V.O.C.U).
Betty Atim and Shakirah Nansikombi, our volunteers in the Republic of Ireland, practising intercultural exchange with other fellow volunteers from across the globe.
Hakim Kambugu, is yet another volunteer who travelled to United Kingdom to volunteer for a period of 12 months, courtesy of Volunteers for Change Uganda (V.O.C.U).
Shakirah Nansikombi at her project in the Republic of Ireland, socializing with other volunteers as a way of sharing transferable skills and making new critical friends.
Maria Daphine Gwokyalya and Regina Maria Lunkuse, left for the Republic of Ireland to volunteer for 12 months, courtesy of Volunteers for Change Uganda (V.O.C.U).
Jonathan Edrine Busobozi, our nice volunteer also travelled to the Republic of Ireland to volunteer for 12 months, courtesy of Volunteers for Change Uganda (V.O.C.U).
Shakirah Namubiru, is among our volunteers who set off for the Republic of Ireland to volunteer for 12 months, courtesy of Volunteers for Change Uganda (V.O.C.U).
Volunteers and Well Wishers of Volunteers for Change Uganda, attending an "Introduction Ceremony" in Buganda, while wearing a traditional dress called a "Busuuti".
The Managing Director of Volunteers for Change Uganda (V.O.C.U), Geoffrey Kaweesa attending to the babies at Sanyu Babies' Home, when he visited their premises.

WELCOME TO VOLUNTEERS FOR CHANGE UGANDA (VOCU)

"The Struggle Continues"

Volunteers for Change Uganda (VOCU) runs a volunteer’s exchange program, whereby volunteers from Uganda are sent to countries abroad where they volunteer with charity organizations for a period of one year, while Volunteers from abroad also come to Uganda and do the same.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To improve and impact the lives of people in needy communities through volunteer placements.
To promote international Youth Cultural Exchange as a global youth platform for positive change.
To promote and expand partnerships and friendship among people of similar interests.
To promote work camp movements through voluntary work.
To make a difference in society by initiating and undertaking community based project and services that promote cultural/ social diversity and identity.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Volunteers for Change Uganda (VOCU) carries out its activities in the fields of Social and Economic Development through voluntary work programs that are geared towards assisting needy communities.

TRAINING

VOCU carries out training programs in capacity building to volunteers, staff and partner organizations in Uganda.
VOCU conducts training in the field of voluntary work to the youth, so that young people reckon the value in lending a hand to
others in need, without expecting a reward after, but rather a free service rendered in good faith.
VOCU also equips young people with relevant skills to enable them discover their potential, by enabling them to identify their God given gifts, develop them and also use their talents to better themselves financially.
Through its motivation campaigns and programs, VOCU trains, influences and encourages young people on how to be innovative and create their own employment as opposed to looking for jobs which are very scarce these days.
Furthermore, VOCU trains and equips the youth with Counseling and Guidance skills to enable them make a difference in the lives of their clients who might need counseling and guidance, in order to cope up with their situation.

DURATION

Volunteers are accepted for a minimum period of two weeks and a maximum of 12 months (one year), with a possibility of an extension on request.

ELIGIBILITY

Volunteers for Change Uganda (VOCU) program is open to anybody aged 18-35 of any nationality, race, religious belief among others, and applications are received throughout the year.

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” — Muhammad Ali

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