Uganda - Medical & Dental Mission (UG2028)

Bring Hope & Healing to Northern Uganda!

You don’t have to be a medical or dental professional to make a difference! We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and ages (children 10+ included). Whether you’re assisting in clinics, offering compassion, or sharing the love of Christ, your presence matters.

What You’ll Experience:

• Provide essential medical and dental care to underserved villages.
• Partner with local pastors in the Apac region to care for their congregations.
• Witness the gospel spread to surrounding communities.
• Participate in a powerful Sunday Celebration Service.
• Enjoy deep fellowship with teammates and locals each evening.
• Stay comfortably in locally run hotels (double occupancy).
• Experience the beauty of Murchison Falls National Park with a one-night stay.

Team members will fly into Entebbe and travel north to Apac and Lira (approx. 6 hours) to set up free medical and dental clinics, serving from morning to late afternoon. This isn’t just a trip, it’s an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus, bringing healing and hope where it’s needed most.

Important Information:

• VACCINES REQUIRED – YES. Yellow Fever Vaccination *(must provide proof of vaccine) *
• MEDICATIONS REQUIRED – NONE. Anti-Malaria medication is strongly suggested for this location.
• VISA REQUIRED – YES. U.S. passport holders must apply for an e-visa for Uganda at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
  • For tourism or short-term business trips. You will print the authorization letter and use it as a travel document.
  • USE THE LINK PROVIDED. There are SCAM websites in Google Searches.
• LIABILITY RELEASE – YES. Sign and returned to CERT. The "Form" is included with your information pack.
• BACKGROUND CHECK – YES. All applicants must submit a "Background Check". CERT will send you a LINK to follow. $0.00 US Citizens. There is a fee for Canadian or other countries.

How to join the Team

The first time you apply with CERT, you will be asked to "Create an Account". This is your access to all of our Opportunities, Fundraising, payments, and instructions. If you are fundraising, we provide a webpage and a place for donors to give towards your goal.

APPLY
This is the first step. After you press APPLY, you need to answer a few questions about yourself. You must fill out the Registration Application questions for Approval. Once completed, select APPLY at the bottom of the page. Your status is now PENDING.

PENDING
Great, the first step is done. One of our leaders will look at your Registration Application and contact you within a couple of work days on how to proceed.
You may be asked for more details. You will receive an email with additional instructions. If the Team has openings, you will be APPROVED.
If the Team is full, you may remain PENDING and be put on a waiting list for a possible opening. Or, you can withdraw and select another opportunity.

• Complete the ONLINE TEAM APPLICATION at https://certinternational.org/team-application/
  You will need your Passport for some of the entries.
• Status of APPROVED means you have been placed on the Team. See APPROVED below.

APPROVED
You are almost there. Approval is the next step in the application process. We have a place for you on the Team. To secure your spot, you must submit a completed application (if you haven't already) and a $250 deposit. Team sizes may be limited. We suggest you do this as soon as possible. You can lose your spot if you wait. After we receive the deposit, a Team Package will be mailed containing a Trip Manual, a T-shirt, and a devotional journal.

• If you have not completed the Online Team Application, locate it in RESOURCES at the bottom of the page.
  One Application is good for all your trips. It's kept on file for any future opportunities you sign up for.
• Pay your $250 deposit (non-refundable) through the Make a Payment link. Coupons or discounts can not be used for deposits.

Trip Cost: $2000 + Airfare
Included:

• In-country accommodations, transportation, and meals
• Traveler’s medical insurance
• Cost-share of medical supplies and clinic expenses

Not Included:

• Personal shopping and sightseeing
• Airfare (varies by departure location and booking date)

No prior training is required for this trip. A team manual will be provided before departure. Training includes:

• Pre-field preparation through the CERT Team Manual, a mission-specific guide, a pre-trip devotional, and ongoing communication with our office and team leader.
• On-field orientation and training at the ministry site.