Ready to get your hands dirty for a greener planet? Being a volunteer with Inception means traveling to beautiful Uganda, planting fruit trees, empowering kids to become future climate heroes, and working hand in hand with local communities. It’s more than just an adventure – it’s your chance to go beyond everyone’s “save the climate” chatter and actually make it happen.
Stay with our local partner project in Uganda and get the real, on-the-ground experience. Join climate education sessions in schools and communities, learn from the team of passionate Ugandan climate fighters, and connect with locals in a way that goes beyond volunteering – Building strong connections while taking action for the climate.
Age: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Language Skills: Volunteers need to communicate effectively in english (intermediate level).
Visum & Health Insurance: A valid visa and a comprehensive health insurance is required.
Time Commitment: Minimum 1-2 weeks. Monday until Friday from 08:00 - 15:00.
Other skills: You should be physically fit, as volunteering can be strenuous. Declare any medical or mental health conditions during your online application.
No Programm Fees - instead: Organize a fundraiser to collect at least €300 for Inception e.V. & share your experiences from the project on your social media account.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Language skills: You need to communicate effectively in english (intermediate level).
No programm fees - instead: Start a fundraiser (with our help) to collect at least €300 for Inception e.V. & share your experiences from the project on your social media account.
Time commitment: Minimum 1-2 weeks. Monday until Friday from 8 am to 3 pm.
Other skills: You should be physically fit, as volunteering can be strenuous. Declare any important health conditions during your online application.
Visum, vaccination & health insurance: A valid visa (including proof of yellow fever vaccination) and a comprehensive health insurance are required.
Stay at the project office – the hub of daily team activities
Dorm rooms with proper beds, bed linen, and mosquito nets
Two bathrooms with showers and European-style toilets, plus an outdoor Ugandan toilet
Kitchen available for use
Internet access in the office (we recommend a prepaid SIM card for more reliable connectivity)
Two meals a day: a simple breakfast and a warm meal with traditional Ugandan dishes
A deep insight into everyday life in Uganda, an unforgettable experience
Flights
Travel and health insurance
Vaccinations
Visa
Personal daily expenses
Weekend activities and trips
For the best experience, we recommend staying for at least 2 weeks, although you can join the project for a minimum of 1 week and up to 3 months.
The program runs year-round, from January to December, so you can choose the time that suits you best.
Our Minimum Age: 18 years. Volunteers must be at least this age to participate.
English (intermediate level). Volunteers need to communicate effectively in English.
Your helping hand will be required on Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 15:00.
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
You should also be physically fit, as volunteering overseas can be quite strenuous. If you have any medical/mental health conditions that may affect your participation overseas then these must be declared to us during your online application.
Volunteers are encouraged to participate in a fundraiser for Inception e.V. to collect at least 300€. Sharing about the project in your social media community is appreciated. Other supporting possibilities include donating laptops and phones.
Take a moment to fill out the application form of our Inception Volunteering Program here. Afterwards, we’ll send you all the details and invite you to our WhatsApp Volunteering Group to answer any questions you have.
Travel to Uganda, stay with our partner project Schools Tree & Climate Project in Jinja, and dive into daily life on the project – from climate education to planting trees with schools and local communities.
While in Uganda, spread the word about your adventure on social media and set up a fundraiser (with our support) with a €300 donation goal for Inception e.V. Every euro goes directly into the project to make a real impact on the ground.
This is more than volunteering – make a real climate impact, support local communities, explore Uganda’s beauty and culture, and take home unforgettable stories and memories.
We highly appreciate your feedback from your visit in the project. Your insights help us improve the program for future volunteers and make the project even better for everyone involved.
All you need to know for volunteering with us – got more questions? No need to be shy. Just ask!
The Inception Volunteering Program is an initiative by Inception e.V. that engages volunteers in climate education projects in Uganda. Volunteers take part in a variety of activities, including supporting climate education sessions, assisting with tree planting, and contributing to community development.
Note: Inception e.V. only mediates participation in the volunteering program. The implementation and supervision on site are fully carried out by our partner organization “Schools Tree and Climate Project” in Uganda.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and should be able to communicate in English at an intermediate level. The team in Uganda speaks fluent English.
You can apply by filling out the online application form. Once submitted, we’ll send you all the details and invite you to our WhatsApp Volunteering Group, where we’ll answer any questions you have.
There is no direct program fee. Instead, volunteers are asked to organize a fundraiser during their stay to raise at least €300 for Inception e.V. and share their experiences on social media. The Inception team is happy to help you set up your fundraiser.
An unforgettable experience for sure! Volunteers typically work from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 3 pm, for a minimum of 1–2 weeks. Activities may include supporting climate education sessions, assisting with tree planting, and contributing to community development.
You’ll stay right at the project headquarters, where you sleep, enjoy breakfast, and share lunch with the whole project team. You’ll be involved in daily activities, get hands-on experience, learn about fruit trees and their cultivation, and have the chance to try things out, support, and learn from the team. Evenings and weekends are yours to explore – discover the city, the incredible nature around the River Nile, or connect with the team lead Kassim, who also lives on-site.
Throughout your stay, you’ll make a positive impact and can share your experiences on social media.
Yes, a valid visa (including yellow fever vaccination) and comprehensive health insurance are required to participate in the program. Make sure you have these documents sorted before your departure.
Volunteers should be physically fit, as the work can be strenous. During the online application, you’re encouraged to share any important health information – this helps us make sure the program is suitable and safe for you.
Additionally, you should consider taking malaria prophylaxis, especially if you are prone to mosquito bites. We can share our experience and tips, but you should also consult a doctor or travel health specialist for personalized advice.
You can read the terms & conditions for the volunteer program here.
