THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO HAVE 10+ YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR, PREFERABLY AS A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER OR IN A SENIOR DIRECTOR POSITION.
Are you an experienced nonprofit management professional or fundraiser?
Do you like traveling and being of service?
Become a S.E.V.A. Traveler and join us in building nonprofit capacity in the Global South!
By sharing our expertise with NGOs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), SEVA Travelers’ pro bono consultants, coaches and trainers are empowering the next generation of social entrepreneurs with the skills they need to succeed.
Pro-bono Consulting Services
S.E.V.A. Travelers offers great nonprofits in Asia, Latin America, and Africa free consulting services to achieve greater scale and impact. This pro bono support includes:
SEVA Travelers has partnered with GlobalGiving to identify great nonprofits in low- and middle-income countries. Together we have reached out to almost a thousand NGOs in the Global South about our suite of pro bono consulting services and the possibility of hosting a SEVA Traveler. Thanks to this exciting partnership, S.E.V.A. Travelers offers over 180 host sites to choose from in about 30 low- and middle-income countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa (for a complete list of available projects organized by region and country please see https://www.sevatravelers.org/currentprojects)
Join the high-impact volunteering movement and make a real difference on your next trip abroad!
SEVA Travelers offers host organizations to choose from in Uganda, providing volunteers the opportunity to contribute to initiatives focused on education, youth empowerment, healthcare, community development, women and children’s support, and climate resilience. Volunteers will collaborate with impactful nonprofits that are building long-term organizational capacity through fundraising strategy, grant writing, donor engagement, communications development, and digital outreach, all while experiencing Uganda’s vibrant culture, diverse communities, and landscapes.
These vetted and verified NGOs include organizations working across sectors such as education, rural development, youth leadership, and health. Volunteers will engage directly with local teams, offering their expertise to strengthen systems, expand fundraising capacity, and enhance organizational impact.
Voice for Humanity Uganda – Katakwi, Uganda
Voice for Humanity Uganda supports vulnerable communities through education, livelihoods, and human rights advocacy. Volunteers will help expand fundraising initiatives, refine digital communications, develop donor engagement strategies, and strengthen social media and marketing efforts to attract international support.
🔗 vfhuganda.org
Development Alert – Tororo, Uganda
Development Alert works to promote sustainable rural development and community empowerment. Volunteers will assist with marketing campaigns, grant writing, donor engagement, and online fundraising strategies to raise visibility and funding for their programs.
🔗 da.or.ug
Cosma Sustainable Rural Development – Kampala, Uganda
Cosma Sustainable Rural Development supports rural communities through sustainable agriculture, social enterprise, and economic empowerment initiatives. Volunteers will help develop a holistic fundraising strategy, enhance donor relations, and create revenue-generating models to improve long-term sustainability.
🔗 cosmadevelopments.org
Kasese Humanist School Limited – Kasese, Uganda
Kasese Humanist School is a secular education-focused institution providing inclusive education to children in Kasese. Volunteers will assist with donor outreach, grant writing, fundraising strategies, and infrastructure development to expand student access and improve facilities.
🔗 kasesehumanistschool.blogspot.com
Curtin Child Learning Center (CLICCS) – Kampala, Uganda
Curtin Child Learning Center promotes early childhood development and community education. Volunteers will support fundraising system development, donor engagement planning, and the creation of a sustainable funding model to enhance program delivery and community impact.
🔗 curtinchildlearningcenter.org
Teach For Uganda – Kampala, Uganda
Teach For Uganda recruits and trains university graduates and professionals as teacher-leaders in underserved schools to drive educational equity and develop the next generation of leaders. Volunteers will help expand fundraising initiatives, build sponsorship pipelines, craft marketing materials, and strengthen storytelling to attract international donors and partners.
🔗 teachforuganda.org
Amuno Rural Hub – Bukedea, Uganda
Amuno Rural Hub empowers rural communities through skills training, entrepreneurship, and livelihood programs. Volunteers will assist with fundraising strategy, capacity-building for local staff, and partnership development with CSR programs and international donors to scale impact.
🔗 amuno.org
Resilient Villages Uganda (REVU) – Kadungulu Town, Uganda
Resilient Villages Uganda strengthens rural communities through agriculture, climate resilience, and local economic development. Volunteers will support grant writing, donor engagement, and digital communications to expand the organization’s reach and fundraising effectiveness.
🔗 revuganda.org
Hands of Empowerment Uganda – Jinja, Uganda
Hands of Empowerment Uganda operates community empowerment programs focused on youth leadership and vocational training. Volunteers will contribute to fundraising strategy, social media storytelling, donor engagement, and program capacity building to help expand organizational reach.
🔗 handsofempowerment.org
Africa Intercultural Development Support Trust – Masaka, Uganda
Africa Intercultural Development Support Trust promotes intercultural learning, youth empowerment, and community development. Volunteers will assist with building fundraising systems, donor mapping, proposal writing, and strengthening digital outreach to attract and retain supporters.
🔗 africaidest.org
ALIVE Medical Services – Kampala, Uganda
ALIVE Medical Services provides healthcare and support for vulnerable communities, including people living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers will help design fundraising campaigns, develop donor outreach strategies, write compelling proposals, and enhance organizational communications for health-focused initiatives.
🔗 amsuganda.org
Blessed Life Foundation Uganda – Kampala, Uganda
Blessed Life Foundation Uganda supports orphans, widows, and vulnerable women through education and skills training. Volunteers will assist with fundraising strategy, volunteer recruitment, grant writing, and social media development to expand the organization’s programs.
🔗 instagram.blessedlifefoundationuganda.com
Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) – Entebbe, Uganda
CTPH links wildlife conservation with community health, promoting coexistence between humans and gorillas. Volunteers will help with fundraising, donor engagement, social media strategy, and communications to enhance funding and program visibility.
🔗 ctph.org
Candles of Hope – Kabale, Uganda
Candles of Hope Uganda provides education, mentorship, and support for vulnerable children. Volunteers will assist with digital fundraising tools, donor engagement, website development, and content creation to expand the organization’s reach.
🔗 candleofhope.org
Friends of Children Circle (FOCC) Uganda – Gulu, Uganda
FOCC Uganda supports children and families affected by conflict. Volunteers will help strengthen fundraising systems, develop donor communication tools, create storytelling materials, and identify new funding opportunities.
🔗 foccuganda.org
God’s Love Church – Kampala, Uganda
God’s Love Church runs community outreach programs addressing education, health, and poverty alleviation. Volunteers will assist with marketing strategy, donor engagement, and digital communications to support fundraising efforts.
🔗 godslovehomeandschool.org
Thriving Youth Farmers of Uganda – Wakiso, Uganda
Thriving Youth Farmers empowers youth through sustainable agriculture and agribusiness. Volunteers will help with marketing, donor engagement, strategic planning, and fundraising to increase access to resources and expand program impact.
🔗 tyofu.org
PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) – Fort Portal, Uganda
PLANE focuses on education, women’s empowerment, and social inclusion for vulnerable populations. Volunteers will support fundraising strategy, digital communications, event planning, and donor engagement to grow organizational capacity and program sustainability.
🔗 platformfortheneedy.org
For detailed Skilled Volunteer Project Descriptions, please visit the Current Projects page at: https://www.sevatravelers.org/uganda-projects
If you're ready to get started please fill out this brief inquiry form for high-skilled volunteers. It should only take you about five minutes to let us know where in the world you want to go and what kind of capacity-building support you'd like to provide.