Yes, we welcome volunteers who wish to serve. To apply, fill out our application. Once you submit your application, we will contact you about the remaining portion of the process. If you are under 21, a parental. consent is required.

We are Evangelical Christians who believe the Bible is our standard for Faith. Volunteers often take children to church on Sundays.

Amani cares for up to 50 children at a time, ages newborn to 5. You will be given a schedule and asked to work 35-40 hours per week. You will serve alongside the Mamas that care for our children and assist them in their daily routing. Male volunteers are welcome and may assist with maintenance tasks in addition to spending time with the babies.

Entebbe Airport (EBB) is about 3 hours from Jinja. We will arrange transport for you. You will need a passport, visitor visa, and immunization for Yellow Fever. Typhoid vaccination and malaria prevention medicines are encouraged.

Single volunteers stay in our guesthouse. The lodging is $550 per month. This includes a light breakfast and lunch. There is a logistics fee of $250 to be paid after your flight is booked. This covers transportation to and from the airport. Couples and groups will receive assistance finding accommodations.

Visa and mastercard debit cards are accepted at bank atm machines. If you bring cash, we can assist you in exchanging it into Ugandan shillings. Newer $50 or $100 bills are accepted. There are a small number of businesses that accept credit cards.

Supermarkets and local markets offer various options. Bottled water is available, and fresh produce should be washed before consumption. There is a list of recommended restaurants in the volunteer house.

Bring basic toiletries and a power adapter for 240v electrical outlets. There are multi-plug power strips available for use. If you have a specific diet or allergies, you may want to pack some snacks. Our volunteer coordinator will send you a detailed packing list.

If you have extra space in your luggage, there are always physical needs for Amani. We can let you know what our needs are at the time of your trip.

Yes. You are representing Amani while you are here. We ask that you wear scrubs during your work hours.

Ladies: shorts or skirts above the knee, spaghetti straps or tube tops, bikini swimsuits, and no waist, torso, or cleavage showing.

Men: longer shorts are fine. Please wear your shirt at all times.

You will want some nicer clothes for outings and church. Darker clothing is recommended because of our red dirt that is everywhere!