How to Empower a Volunteer

An Empowered Volunteer

Give them the information they need.

That's it!

It's not rocket science. It's not brain surgery.  It's not even rocket surgery.

And yet it is surprising how few volunteer organization do this.

The contents of our volunteer manual for Uganda is shown below.  You can download it from here.

• A history of Meaningful Volunteer and our philosophy
  
  
• Biographies on our staff
  
  
• How we spend your fees
  
  
• A history of Uganda
  
  
• What to expect when you arrive in the country
  
  
• Background on your placement area
  
  
• How to keep safe
  
  
• The Complicated Art of Giving
  
  
• Frequently asked questions
  
  
• A language primer