Volunteer Opportunity description
Volunteer
Opportunity description
Hope of Children and Women Victims of Violence (HOCW) was founded in 2008 by
refugees and international volunteers who had a passion for the plight of women
and children. A non-profit humanitarian organization, HOCW’s mission is to
instill hope, provide opportunities, and offer support to the community of
Ndejje, Uganda.
Opportunity description
Hope of Children and Women Victims of Violence (HOCW) was founded in 2008 by
refugees and international volunteers who had a passion for the plight of women
and children. A non-profit humanitarian organization, HOCW’s mission is to
instill hope, provide opportunities, and offer support to the community of
Ndejje, Uganda.
HOCW’s
clients include an ever-changing p
clients include an ever-changing p
opulation of Ugandans and refugees from the
Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and
other African nations, many of whom have experienced war, internal conflict,
natural disasters, gender-based violence, and extreme poverty.
We
have a small, full-time staff composed mostly of refugees. We rely on
volunteers to provide the manpower to help us carry out daily activities as
well as share expertise and collaborate with our staff.
have a small, full-time staff composed mostly of refugees. We rely on
volunteers to provide the manpower to help us carry out daily activities as
well as share expertise and collaborate with our staff.
HOCW
is a community center that provides
is a community center that provides
services
to
an average of 50 people a day. We do our best to meet the needs of refugees
through several programs: adult education, health services, youth activities,
social development, and community collective.Volunteer Information:
an average of 50 people a day. We do our best to meet the needs of refugees
through several programs: adult education, health services, youth activities,
social development, and community collective.Volunteer Information:
HOCW
is recruiting 2014 summer and fall volunteers for an array of programs and
short-term projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in
HOCW’s mission. We encourage our volunteers to assist with a program that
serves their interests, such as teaching English classes, starting an art
project, creating and leading youth activities, or providing help with the
organization’s administrative needs (fundraising/grant writing, website
design/operation, etc.).
is recruiting 2014 summer and fall volunteers for an array of programs and
short-term projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in
HOCW’s mission. We encourage our volunteers to assist with a program that
serves their interests, such as teaching English classes, starting an art
project, creating and leading youth activities, or providing help with the
organization’s administrative needs (fundraising/grant writing, website
design/operation, etc.).
Volunteers
with a mental health background are encouraged to apply. Many of the people we
serve are victims of rape and other acts of violence. There is very little
mental health infrastructure in Uganda and HOCW does what we can to work with
victims of trauma and war. Based on volunteer skills and appropriate training,
we have offered popular art and group therapy sessions.
with a mental health background are encouraged to apply. Many of the people we
serve are victims of rape and other acts of violence. There is very little
mental health infrastructure in Uganda and HOCW does what we can to work with
victims of trauma and war. Based on volunteer skills and appropriate training,
we have offered popular art and group therapy sessions.
The
HOCW compound is located in Ndejje, a rural village approximately 11km from
Kampala’s city center. The compound contains a volunteer house (bedrooms,
bathroom, common living room), the Executive Director’s house (where all meals
are served), office, classrooms, and small outdoor space.The volunteer house
provides all the basic amenities — running water, electricity, bedding, and
wifi.
HOCW compound is located in Ndejje, a rural village approximately 11km from
Kampala’s city center. The compound contains a volunteer house (bedrooms,
bathroom, common living room), the Executive Director’s house (where all meals
are served), office, classrooms, and small outdoor space.The volunteer house
provides all the basic amenities — running water, electricity, bedding, and
wifi.
Volunteer
fees are $150 USD per week for volunteers who stay four weeks or less and $100
USD a week for volunteers who stay more than four weeks. Fees include: pick-up
from Entebbe airport, accommodations in the volunteer house, and three
delicious home cooked meals per day. In addition, you will need a weekly budget
of approximately $20 USD to cover bottled water, local transportation, and other
personal expenses.
fees are $150 USD per week for volunteers who stay four weeks or less and $100
USD a week for volunteers who stay more than four weeks. Fees include: pick-up
from Entebbe airport, accommodations in the volunteer house, and three
delicious home cooked meals per day. In addition, you will need a weekly budget
of approximately $20 USD to cover bottled water, local transportation, and other
personal expenses.
Public
transportation (matatu or shared taxi) to Kampala is easily accessible. The
capital is a busy, bustling city that some volunteers enjoy spending time in.
For those who prefer to stay away from the hustle and bustle, there is also a
shopping center in Lubowa, about a 25-minute walk or a short bodaboda
(motorbike) ride away. Lubowa has a bank, grocery store, coffee shop, bar and a
few restaurants. Uganda is a beautiful country- we encourage volunteers to
travel on the weekends!
transportation (matatu or shared taxi) to Kampala is easily accessible. The
capital is a busy, bustling city that some volunteers enjoy spending time in.
For those who prefer to stay away from the hustle and bustle, there is also a
shopping center in Lubowa, about a 25-minute walk or a short bodaboda
(motorbike) ride away. Lubowa has a bank, grocery store, coffee shop, bar and a
few restaurants. Uganda is a beautiful country- we encourage volunteers to
travel on the weekends!
HOCW
Programs:
Programs:
Adult
Education:Many of the refugees that come to HOCW are from countries that do not
share common
Education:Many of the refugees that come to HOCW are from countries that do not
share common
languages
with
Uganda, such as DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi. This language barrier means that
adult refugees struggle to find employment; have difficulty carrying out daily
tasks; and often feel isolated from their neighbors. In the adult education
classes, volunteers help these refugees learn English, facilitating their
integration into society, opening the doors to jobs, and having a lot of fun
along the way. We offer basic literacy classes and three levels of
English.Health:Zanta Clinic, one of the few public clinics in Kampala, is a
short walk from our compound in Ndejje. This bustling primary care center
offers services including HIV testing, prenatal care and preventive services.
Zanta provides health care to a large population of vulnerable people and
refugees, including most of the people we serve. HOCW partners with Zanta to
provide health professional and health professional student volunteers.
Uganda, such as DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi. This language barrier means that
adult refugees struggle to find employment; have difficulty carrying out daily
tasks; and often feel isolated from their neighbors. In the adult education
classes, volunteers help these refugees learn English, facilitating their
integration into society, opening the doors to jobs, and having a lot of fun
along the way. We offer basic literacy classes and three levels of
English.Health:Zanta Clinic, one of the few public clinics in Kampala, is a
short walk from our compound in Ndejje. This bustling primary care center
offers services including HIV testing, prenatal care and preventive services.
Zanta provides health care to a large population of vulnerable people and
refugees, including most of the people we serve. HOCW partners with Zanta to
provide health professional and health professional student volunteers.
HOCW
also provides health education seminars and classes- volunteers with expertise
in this area may work with HOCW staff to plan and conduct workshops.Language
barriers and discrimination can be barriers to refugees as the access the
health services they need. Volunteers can accompany HOCW clients to medical
appointments to advocate on their behalf.
also provides health education seminars and classes- volunteers with expertise
in this area may work with HOCW staff to plan and conduct workshops.Language
barriers and discrimination can be barriers to refugees as the access the
health services they need. Volunteers can accompany HOCW clients to medical
appointments to advocate on their behalf.
Social
Development:Many of the people we work with are incredibly talented and
creative. We work with them to nourish these talents and turn them into viable
businesses. We have a small tailoring shop as well as groups of women that
produce jewelry and baskets. We are working to create a collective of artists
and craftspeople. We welcome volunteers that have creativity or business
lessons to share.
Development:Many of the people we work with are incredibly talented and
creative. We work with them to nourish these talents and turn them into viable
businesses. We have a small tailoring shop as well as groups of women that
produce jewelry and baskets. We are working to create a collective of artists
and craftspeople. We welcome volunteers that have creativity or business
lessons to share.
Youth
Activities:State run education in Uganda is very limited. The reality for the
families we serve is that if they cannot afford school fees, their children
cannot go to school. Because of this, many children spend long periods of their
childhood not in school. We serve many children who are not in school at all
and many more that are far behind in their studies.We try to provide as many
organized activities as possible including academic lessons, sports and arts.
We are looking for volunteers who have experience teaching academics, coaching
sports or are interested in teaching music, dance, drama or other cultural
activities. Currently, this is a part-time program.
Activities:State run education in Uganda is very limited. The reality for the
families we serve is that if they cannot afford school fees, their children
cannot go to school. Because of this, many children spend long periods of their
childhood not in school. We serve many children who are not in school at all
and many more that are far behind in their studies.We try to provide as many
organized activities as possible including academic lessons, sports and arts.
We are looking for volunteers who have experience teaching academics, coaching
sports or are interested in teaching music, dance, drama or other cultural
activities. Currently, this is a part-time program.
Community
Collective: HOCW founded and hosts a Community Collective, where women make a
variety of products to sell in Uganda and abroad. The Collective is comprised
of the Tailoring Group, Jewelry and Crafts Group, Embroidery Group, and
Soap-Making Group where the emphasis in each group is to empower women by
providing them with job skills, stable sources of income, and opportunities for
social engagement
Collective: HOCW founded and hosts a Community Collective, where women make a
variety of products to sell in Uganda and abroad. The Collective is comprised
of the Tailoring Group, Jewelry and Crafts Group, Embroidery Group, and
Soap-Making Group where the emphasis in each group is to empower women by
providing them with job skills, stable sources of income, and opportunities for
social engagement
How to apply
Hope of Children and Women Victims of
Violence (HOCW) was founded in 2008 by refugees and international volunteers
who had a passion for the plight of women and children. A non-profit
humanitarian organization, HOCW’s mission is to instill hope, provide
opportunities, and offer support to the community of Ndejje, Uganda.
Violence (HOCW) was founded in 2008 by refugees and international volunteers
who had a passion for the plight of women and children. A non-profit
humanitarian organization, HOCW’s mission is to instill hope, provide
opportunities, and offer support to the community of Ndejje, Uganda.
HOCW’s
clients include an ever-changing population of Ugandans and refugees from the
Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and
other African nations, many of whom have experienced war, internal conflict,
natural disasters, gender-based violence, and extreme poverty.
clients include an ever-changing population of Ugandans and refugees from the
Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and
other African nations, many of whom have experienced war, internal conflict,
natural disasters, gender-based violence, and extreme poverty.
We
have a small, full-time staff composed mostly of refugees. We rely on
volunteers to provide the manpower to help us carry out daily activities as
well as share expertise and collaborate with our staff.
have a small, full-time staff composed mostly of refugees. We rely on
volunteers to provide the manpower to help us carry out daily activities as
well as share expertise and collaborate with our staff.
HOCW
is a community center that provides services to an average of 50 people a day.
We do our best to meet the needs of refugees through several programs: adult
education, health services, youth activities, social development, and community
collective
is a community center that provides services to an average of 50 people a day.
We do our best to meet the needs of refugees through several programs: adult
education, health services, youth activities, social development, and community
collective