“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 midwives, doulas, health & birth educators, yoga teachers, permaculture experts, development practitioners & specialists, student interns and anyone who is passionate about service, social justice and community-based development. 

If you are interested in voluneering with Shanti Uganda, please email kristen@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 care provider (doctor, holistic health professional, counsellor)

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.