Volunteer information meetings

If you are looking to come on one of our International volunteering projects then we advise that you pop along to your closest information meeting, to learn more about the project, meet the team and ask any questions you wish. Below are the upcoming information meetings, if you cannot attend them then you can always watch our information video which can be found on each page and email us any questions you may have.

Find out more information about the Gorilla Trek or Uganda Volunteer Project

Sign up to the Gorilla Trek or apply for the Uganda Volunteer Project

Manchester Gorilla Trek Info Meeting

Find out more about The Gorilla Trek by coming to Manchester RAG's Information Meeting at 1pm or 6pm, Tuesday 26th September 2017 in the Students Union Room 2, Manchester University You won't regret it.Read more

Exeter Gorilla Trek Info Meeting

Find out more about The Gorilla Trek by coming to Exeter RAG's Information Meeting at 2pm or 7pm on Thursday 19th October 2017 in the forum Seminar room 4 (2pm) Seminar room 1 (7pm) Exeter University. You won't regret it.Read more

UWE Uganda Volunteer Info Meeting

Find out more about our Uganda Volunteer Project by coming to University of West England's Information Meeting at 5pm, Wednesday 4th AND Thursday 5th October 2017 Upper Engagement Space, Union 1, The Students Union, Frenchay Campus, University of West England. You won't regret it.Read more

Bournemouth Gorilla Trek Info Meeting

Find out more about The Gorilla Trek by coming to Bournemouth RAG's Information Meeting at 7pm on Tuesday 10th October 2017 in Barnes Lecture Theatre, Bournemouth University. You won't regret it.Read more

Birmingham Gorilla Trek Info Meeting

Find out more about The Gorilla Trek by coming to Birmingham Universities, Carnival RAG Information Meeting at 2pm on Wednesday 11th October 2017 in Guild Council Chambers. You won't regret it.Read more

Plymouth Gorilla Trek Info Meeting

FXU Gorilla Trek Info Meeting

Find out more about The Gorilla Trek by coming to Falmouth RAG's Information Meeting at 1pm or 6pm on Thursday 19th October 2017 in Peter Lanyon Building Lecture Theatre, Falmouth University. You won't regret it.Read more

Northampton Uganda Volunteer Info Meeting

Find out more about our Uganda Volunteer Project by coming to Northampton's Information Meeting at 6pm, Thursday 26th October 2017 at Sulgrave S007, Park Campus, Northampton University. You won't regret it.Read more

Cardiff Uganda Volunteer Info Meeting

Find out more about our Uganda Volunteer Project by coming to Cardiff University's Information Meeting at 1pm on Monday 30th October 2017 in room 1.25 Main Building, Cardiff University. AND. 5pm on Tuesday 31st October 2017 in room 1.25 Main Building, Cardiff University You won't regret it.Read more

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Volunteer Project

The award winning, ethical, affordable and life changing charity volunteer expedition to the stunning country of Uganda

Who we are

East African Playgrounds is a UK registered charity and international NGO, focused on East Africa, primarily Uganda. Children need to play to access their childhood, allowing them to gain all the developmental benefits that play has to offer giving them the tools for future success.

Costs and fundraising

This incredible volunteering experience is just a fraction of the cost of most. Just because it is low cost does not mean it is low quality. We are able to provide our volunteering project at a reasonable price because we don't know have large overheads or work with third party providers who need to make profit. We aim to be transparent and accountable with where the money we receive goes.

Costs and fundraising

Find out the costs and the fundraising targets for The Gorilla Trek. You will also find out a clear breakdown of the cost so you can know where every penny you raise or pay goes to.

What is the volunteer project about?

It’s all about experiencing a new culture whilst giving children their childhoods through play. Weekdays volunteering at a school building a playground and weekends exploring the amazing activities on offer in Uganda. What's not to love!

Dafydd's Uganda Trek 2018!

I believe that every child deserves an opportunity to play, be active and have fun with their friends in a safe and friendly environment, and therefore I am taking part in the Gorilla Trek during August 2018!

Preparing for the Gorilla Trek

Being prepared will make for having the best time in Uganda, so make sure you have run through our checklist of documents before you arrive in Uganda.

Fundraising support

To make sure you are bursting full of ideas and plans for your fundraising we have provided you with every resource you could possibly need. Have a read through all the documents below to make your fundraising is a breeze.

Susannah Volunteers in Uganda!

I am going to Uganda in August 2018 to help build a playground for a school in rural Uganda, bringing the developmental benefits of play and give children their childhoods.

Uganda Volunteer Project

Uganda Volunteer Project is all about experiencing a new culture whilst giving children their childhoods through play. Weekdays volunteering at a school building a playground and weekends exploring the amazing activities on offer in Uganda. What's not to love! Apply now! Don't miss out on your place.

Megan's volunteering trip to Uganda!

Hi, my name is Megan and I will be volunteering with Eastern African Playgrounds in Uganda in the summer of 2018! In many communities across eastern Africa there is an absence of facilities in schools due to poverty and lack of funding. EAP aim to give the children of Uganda the opportunity to develop their creativity and improve their cognitive, social and emotional skills by building playgrounds for the children to engage in educational play. EAP have been installing these playgrounds througho