We’ve seen it ourselves so many times – Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding and life-changing experience, one that broadens the horizons and immerses the volunteer in new cultures and ways of life.
Redroad Tours offer tailored volunteer programs in Africa that are perfect for high school students, families, middle-aged couples and seniors – anyone that wants a different kind of vacation, or to really make a difference as they travel. Our wide range of projects includes: teaching, female empowerment, medical and health initiatives, social work, wildlife conservation and hands-on manual work.
Our travelers vary in age, and come from many walks of life. Some are empty nesters, wanting to make a positive impact. Others are solo travelers seeking a fresh adventure, or senior citizens looking for a deeper connection with locals while on their vacation.
Every traveler has different needs, skills and desires, which is why we don’t offer “one-size fits all” program structures. That’s the advantage of working with a local outfit such as Redroad Tours. Our packaged programs act primarily as a guide, but the look and feel of your actual experience depends on you. You tell us what your abilities and requirements are, and we create a tailor-made program that’s entirely personal to you.
Our carefully selected program partners and handpicked destinations are derived from thorough research. We assess locations across Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya that combine pressing needs with programs that have the potential to make the most positive impact on the lives of locals.
In many respects, volunteer work is like any other job. We believe participants can best thrive and make an impact if they are involved in a program that is suited to their own strengths, skills and passions.
Beyond matching our volunteers with appropriate programs and destinations, we take care of all the essential details including transfers, accommodation, meals and weekend excursions to allow for a seamless and stress-free experience.
Our volunteer journeys are the ideal way to travel across East Africa, while making deep, enriching connections with the locals and broadening your perspective. You’ll visit prominent attractions in the region, but also have opportunities to volunteer and engage with nearby communities.
For example, after volunteering in the gorilla highlands of Uganda, you could go on to see mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and while working in Kenya’s majestic Rift Valley, you could go on safari in the Masai Mara. A holiday that combines travel and volunteering is an unforgettable way to experience East Africa.
Join us in beautiful Jinja, teaching English or organizing extracurricular activities in local schools and community centers.
Spend time working with a local non-profit that provides vital care for orphaned babies and children with disabilities.
Help with essential renovation works in Ugandan public schools. Projects might involve painting or building latrines.
Help provide local communities with basic services such as malaria and HIV testing, or public health and hygiene education.