How to become a volunteer

Volunteers help us run our classes, training and community work. You can help at our hub in Kampala, out in the field, or online if you live somewhere else. Pick a programme, tell us when you are free, and we will take it from there.

Step 1

Choose a programme

Read through our programmes and pick the one you want to help with.

Step 2

Apply online

Fill in the form and tell us what you can do and when you are free.

Step 3

Have a chat

We will call you or invite you to the hub to get to know you.

Step 4

Start

Agree to our safeguarding policy and join the team.

Volunteer opportunity

Find an opportunity where your skills, interests and experience can contribute to meaningful work.

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YAREN Programmes Volunteer

Help us run our programmes. You can teach a class, train a skill, mentor a small business, work with farmers, or help with photos, writing and fundraising. Pick the programme that suits you.

Ndejje Kanaaba, Kampala or online
You choose the days and hours
9 programme areas to choose from

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Pick where you help

Computer Literacy & ICT
English & Language Training
Vocational & Life Skills
Entrepreneurship & Business
Psychosocial Support & Peacebuilding
Youth & Women Leadership
Agriculture
Climate Resilience, WASH & Water
Communications, Fundraising & Programme Support

What you get

Real work with real people

You will work side by side with refugees and Ugandans in our classes, groups and field visits.

Learn as you go

Our staff will show you how things work, and you will pick up new skills along the way.

People from many places

Our team and learners come from Uganda, Congo, South Sudan, Burundi and other countries.

Experience that counts

Volunteering with us is good experience for study and work, and we are happy to write you a reference.

Before you apply

Many of the people we work with have been through a lot. These few rules help keep them, our staff and our volunteers safe.

Read our safeguarding policy

Turn up when you say you will. Learners will be counting on you.
Agree to our safeguarding policy before you start.
Treat everyone with respect, whatever their country, language or religion.
Keep people's personal details and stories private.
For the psychosocial support programme, show us your training.

Learn more

Follow YAREN Organisation and discover stories from our communities, volunteers and programmes across Uganda.

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Apply for a YAREN opportunity

Bring your skills, passion and experience to a team working alongside communities to build stronger futures.

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Why volunteer with YAREN

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Volunteering gives you the opportunity to work alongside communities, learn from people and contribute to solutions that create real, lasting change.

YAREN Volunteer

Ukasha Katuntu