Become a ByYourSide Companion

Step 1: Personal Information

Tell us a bit about who you are and where you are located.

Full Name * Please enter your full name.

Phone / WhatsApp Number * Valid contact number required.

Email Address * Valid email address required.

Location / District * Please specify your primary location.

Age Range * Please select an age range.

Languages Spoken * Please specify languages spoken.

Highest Education / Relevant Qualifications

Step 2: Experience & Background

Provide details on your professional background and relevant skillsets.

Professional / Work Background * Please summarize your professional background.

Tourism, Hospitality, or Guiding Experience

Caregiving, Personal Assistance, or Volunteer Support Experience

Relevant Core Skills * Please list your relevant skills.

Valid Driving License?

Valid First Aid Training?

Other Certifications

Step 3: Companion Experience & Services

Help us understand who you have experience supporting and what non-clinical services you are comfortable providing.

Have you had experience supporting the following? (Select all that apply) *

Elderly travellers Wheelchair users / Mobility support Children & Youth Families Solo travellers General personal assistance

Select at least one experience type.

What types of assistance are you comfortable providing? (Select all that apply) *

Airport navigation & check-in Hotel check-in & orientation Walking & mobility support Luggage & belongings management Mealtime companionship/assistance Shopping & local errands Excursion & activity accompaniment Conversational & general companionship Agreed non-clinical personal hygiene

Select at least one assistance type.

Note: ByYourSide East Africa is a non-clinical service agency. Companions do not perform clinical nursing or medical tasks.

Step 4: Travel & Availability

Let us know your current schedule and willingness to travel.

Preferred Assignment Duration * Please select an assignment preference.

Minimum Notice Period Needed * Please specify your required notice period.

Geographic Travel Availability *

Travel within my home district only Willing to travel across Uganda Willing to travel across East Africa (Regionally)

Please select at least one travel option.

Step 5: Motivation & Scenario Responses

Help us understand your values, empathy, and approach to client care.

Why do you want to become a ByYourSide Companion? * Please complete this response.

What does excellent care and companionship mean to you? * Please complete this response.

How would you handle a traveller who is anxious, frustrated, or uncomfortable? * Please complete this response.

Tell us about a time you helped someone who needed extra support. * Please complete this response.

Step 6: References

Provide contact details for two professional or character references.

Reference 1

Full Name * Required field.

Relationship / Role * Required field.

Phone Number * Required field.

Email Address

Reference 2

Full Name * Required field.

Relationship / Role * Required field.

Phone Number * Required field.

Email Address

Step 7: Supporting Documents

Attach your CV and relevant training certificates (PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, combined size under 10MB).

Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume * Please upload your CV (PDF or DOCX).

Certificates or Supporting Documents (Optional) You may select multiple files for First Aid, training, or character letters.

Privacy Guarantee: We do not ask for identity cards, passports, or financial credentials at this preliminary stage. Documents provided are strictly used for recruitment vetting.

Step 8: Final Declaration

Please review and confirm your submission details.

“I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee selection and that shortlisted applicants may be required to complete interviews, reference checks, full background vetting, and training before approval.”

I agree to the declaration above and give consent for ByYourSide East Africa to review my provided information for recruitment purposes. * You must accept the declaration to submit.