TRC runs a small international volunteer programme. Since the project started, we have had volunteers from the Netherlands, Canada and Ireland who have been invaluable in helping to establish the Centre. Our Volunteer Programme has a lot to offer in terms of role flexibility, time commitment, low cost, and most importantly, the huge impact volunteers can have in developing the project.

• ESL/TEFL teaching
• Primary school administration and education development
• Administrators/ management personnel
• Grant writing
• Agriculture/ farm management
• Qualified, experienced medical and health professionals with knowledge of tropical medicine

If you feel that your particular skills and experience do not fit into any of the above roles but you are still interested in volunteering, please feel free to contact us. The volunteer programme is designed to be flexible. We are looking for people who will make a long-lasting contribution to the development of the project and are open to applications from anyone who feels they fit this role.

Volunteers live on site at the Centre with the staff which provides a fantastic opportunity to live and work in rural Uganda, gain an in-depth understanding of the area, culture (and language!) and really become part of the local community. Accommodations are very good by local standards but perhaps more basic than you are used to at home. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 3 months at the Centre, though some exceptions can be made.

The costs of the programme are kept very low. Volunteers are expected to pay the cost of their flight and to make a small monthly contribution towards the cost of their food and accommodation. Apart from this, the TRC volunteer programme has no set costs. While we don't require an obligatory donation, any contributions (big or small) are welcome as they go a very long way in such a small-scale project.

Click here to download the Volunteer Information Pack, which includes details of how to apply to the programme