“There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground” – Rumi
The Shanti Uganda Seva Program is a volunteer program for all those with a commitment to selfless service. This program is open to student interns, development practitioners & specialists, midwives, doulas, health & birth educators, yoga teachers, permaculture experts, and anyone who is passionate about service, social justice and community-based development.
Duties:
Ø In collaboration with Shanti Uganda Project Coordinator design, document and implement monitoring and evaluation system for all Shanti Uganda programs
Ø Undertake monitoring and evaluation
Ø Develop and strengthen community partnerships, partnerships with other organizations and funding bodies within Uganda
Ø Work closely with and monitor Women's Income Generating group in obtaining their business and financial goals.
Ø Work with Shanti Uganda Project Coordinator to develop food distribution program
Qualifications:
If you are interested in volunteering with Shanti Uganda, please email sadie@shantiuganda.org to request an application. Your application will include:
- Completed application form
- Current resume or CV
- Signed Volunteer Terms and Code of Conduct Agreement
- Contact information for 2 professional references and 1 personal reference or reference letters from each
- Record or letter of good emotional and physical health from a health cardevelopment practitioners & specialistse provider (doctor, holistic health professional, counselor)
Click here to view our Uganda Volunteer Manual
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where is Shanti Uganda located?
- The Shanti Uganda Volunteer House is located in Kasana town in the Luweero District. Kasana is located about 2 hours north of Kampala. Kasana is a medium sized town. There are a couple of internet cafes, several churches, convenience stores, a bank, a private clinic, a public hospital and small food markets.
What are the facilities at the Shanti Uganda Volunteer House?
- You will be provided with a bed with linens and a mosquito net. You will share a room with other volunteers. In the apartment, you will have access to a communal living room and kitchen with sink, gas stovetop and fridge. The house also has a shared western toilet and cold-water shower. While there is electricity, the town experiences frequent power outages from a few hours to a couple of days.
What will I be expected to contribute?
- In addition to expertise and skills, a Shanti volunteer is expected to contribute a donation of $400Cnd/month. These funds cover your accommodation at the volunteer house, pick up from the airport and scheduling, project support and weekly reviews with the Project Coordinator. This donation also maintains our volunteer program. We encourage you to fundraise. Past volunteers have raised over $1000 to cover their volunteer donation and support Shanti Uganda's Projects.
How long can I volunteer?
- Shanti Uganda Volunteers can offer their service for a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 3 months.
Shanti Uganda is currently looking to fill the following internships:
(If your skills and interests don't directly meet any of the descriptions below, please still apply. Shanti Uganda accepts volunteers from many different backgrounds and each volunteer placement is uniquely crafted to both utilise the volunteer's skills and meet Shanti Uganda's needs)
Title: Volunteer Development Practitioner
Length of Internship: Six Months
The Shanti Uganda Society is currently seeking a Development Practitioner to fill the following roles.
Length of Internship: Six Months
The Shanti Uganda Society is currently seeking a Development Practitioner to fill the following roles.
Duties:
Ø In collaboration with Shanti Uganda Project Coordinator design, document and implement monitoring and evaluation system for all Shanti Uganda programs
Ø Undertake monitoring and evaluation
Ø Develop and strengthen community partnerships, partnerships with other organizations and funding bodies within Uganda
Ø Work closely with and monitor Women's Income Generating group in obtaining their business and financial goals.
Ø Work with Shanti Uganda Project Coordinator to develop food distribution program
Qualifications:
Ø A degree in International Development or a closely related field. (Students entering their last year of a degree will be considered.)
Ø An interest and focus in the evaluation and measurement of progress in programs relating to health and development.
Ø Quantitative evaluation, survey, statistics and/or other measurement experience
Ø Familiarity with statistical analysis software and ability to analyze documents
Ø Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ø Proven ability to strengthen and maintain partnerships between organizations and potential funders
Ø Experience working in a developing country- an asset
Ø Experience in community development and income generation projects- an asset
Ø Experience in women's health- an asset
Title: Project Coordinator Assistant (Summer Volunteer Internship)
Length of Internship: As soon as possible - August 31, 2011
The intern will work 5 days per week from 10:00am until 5:30pm. These times may vary depending on program activities and needs. Days off will vary depending on project needs.
Ø Quantitative evaluation, survey, statistics and/or other measurement experience
Ø Familiarity with statistical analysis software and ability to analyze documents
Ø Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ø Proven ability to strengthen and maintain partnerships between organizations and potential funders
Ø Experience working in a developing country- an asset
Ø Experience in community development and income generation projects- an asset
Ø Experience in women's health- an asset
Title: Project Coordinator Assistant (Summer Volunteer Internship)
Length of Internship: As soon as possible - August 31, 2011
The intern will work 5 days per week from 10:00am until 5:30pm. These times may vary depending on program activities and needs. Days off will vary depending on project needs.
Duties:
Ø General administrative duties (paper work, errands, organizing, printing etc.)
Ø Support Project Coordinator in project management and development
Ø Volunteer orientation, training and pick-up with some supervision
Ø Working with Shanti Uganda's: Women's Income Generating Group, Teen Girl's Health and Wellness, garden and community programs .
Ø General assistance as needed
Ø Administrative duties as required
Ø Maintain and organized program and volunteer office
Qualifications:
Ø excellent organizational skills
Ø experience working for a non-profit
Ø knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ø excellent inter-personal skills
Ø ability to multi-task
Ø demonstrated interest in women's health, human rights, community development and/or social justice
Ø be open minded and flexible
Ø have a patient and friendly demeanour
Ø be an independent, self-starter
Ø be creative and have vision
Ø have experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Ø have experience working and travelling in a developing country-an asset
Ø have knowledge of yoga-an asset
Title: Herbalist/Naturopath/Holistic Health Educator (Volunteer Internship)
Duration: 3-6 months
Duties
Ø Work closely with Shanti Uganda Project Coordinator, Midwives, Agriculturalist, local herbalist and advisors to develop holistic maternal and infant care practices
Ø Assist Shanti Uganda staff in the growing, cultivation, preparation and administration of local healing herbs and food from our garden.
Ø Research local traditional herb use, work with traditional herbalist and birth attendants to establish safe practices for Shanti Maternity and Learning Centre
Ø Organize community workshops on holistic health practices and nutrition (especially for pregnancy)
Ø Help organize and maintain local seed-bank
Ø Work with local agriculturist to develop sustainable organic growing practices.
Qualifications
Ø Be a qualified herbalist/naturopath/holistic health educator
Ø have experience working and travelling in a developing country
Ø be open minded and flexible
Ø have a patient and friendly demeanour
Ø be an independent, self-starter
Ø be creative and have vision
Ø have experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Ø have knowledge and interest in natural medicine and herbs.
Ø have some experience with birth and development
Title: Midwife (Volunteer Internship)
Duration: 3-6 months
Ø Support Project Coordinator in project management and development
Ø Volunteer orientation, training and pick-up with some supervision
Ø Working with Shanti Uganda's: Women's Income Generating Group, Teen Girl's Health and Wellness, garden and community programs .
Ø General assistance as needed
Ø Administrative duties as required
Ø Maintain and organized program and volunteer office
Qualifications:
Ø excellent organizational skills
Ø experience working for a non-profit
Ø knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ø excellent inter-personal skills
Ø ability to multi-task
Ø demonstrated interest in women's health, human rights, community development and/or social justice
Ø be open minded and flexible
Ø have a patient and friendly demeanour
Ø be an independent, self-starter
Ø be creative and have vision
Ø have experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Ø have experience working and travelling in a developing country-an asset
Ø have knowledge of yoga-an asset
Title: Herbalist/Naturopath/Holistic Health Educator (Volunteer Internship)
Duration: 3-6 months
Duties
Ø Work closely with Shanti Uganda Project Coordinator, Midwives, Agriculturalist, local herbalist and advisors to develop holistic maternal and infant care practices
Ø Assist Shanti Uganda staff in the growing, cultivation, preparation and administration of local healing herbs and food from our garden.
Ø Research local traditional herb use, work with traditional herbalist and birth attendants to establish safe practices for Shanti Maternity and Learning Centre
Ø Organize community workshops on holistic health practices and nutrition (especially for pregnancy)
Ø Help organize and maintain local seed-bank
Ø Work with local agriculturist to develop sustainable organic growing practices.
Qualifications
Ø Be a qualified herbalist/naturopath/holistic health educator
Ø have experience working and travelling in a developing country
Ø be open minded and flexible
Ø have a patient and friendly demeanour
Ø be an independent, self-starter
Ø be creative and have vision
Ø have experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Ø have knowledge and interest in natural medicine and herbs.
Ø have some experience with birth and development
Title: Midwife (Volunteer Internship)
Duration: 3-6 months
Duties
Ø Offer further training to Shanti Uganda midwives in natural and mother-centred birth practices.
Ø Train Shanti Uganda midwives in water-birth
Ø Organize community meetings and trainings with Traditional Birth Attendants and Shanti Uganda midwives.
Ø Research Traditional Birth in Uganda and work with TBA's and our Midwives to determine best practices for the centre.
Ø Work with TBA's and Shanti Uganda Midwives, Project Coordinator and local advisors to develop community program iwth TBA's.
Qualifications
Ø Be a qualified midwife
Ø have experience working and travelling in a developing country
Ø be open minded and flexible
Ø have a patient and friendly demeanour
Ø be an independent, self starter
Ø be creative and have vision
Ø have experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Ø have knowledge and interest in natural medicine and herbs- an asset.
Ø have knowledge of yoga and pre-natal yoga- an asset.
Ø have experience with birth and development in Uganda- an asset.
Ø Train Shanti Uganda midwives in water-birth
Ø Organize community meetings and trainings with Traditional Birth Attendants and Shanti Uganda midwives.
Ø Research Traditional Birth in Uganda and work with TBA's and our Midwives to determine best practices for the centre.
Ø Work with TBA's and Shanti Uganda Midwives, Project Coordinator and local advisors to develop community program iwth TBA's.
Qualifications
Ø Be a qualified midwife
Ø have experience working and travelling in a developing country
Ø be open minded and flexible
Ø have a patient and friendly demeanour
Ø be an independent, self starter
Ø be creative and have vision
Ø have experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Ø have knowledge and interest in natural medicine and herbs- an asset.
Ø have knowledge of yoga and pre-natal yoga- an asset.
Ø have experience with birth and development in Uganda- an asset.
