Children’s Support Volunteer

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to support children with disabilities in rural Jinja, Uganda. This is a hands-on role working directly with children in their home environments, alongside a local support team.

Volunteers will play an important part in encouraging each child’s development, confidence, and independence through daily care, play, and interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Support children with activities of daily living, such as feeding and basic self-care
• Engage children in play, games, and creative activities
• Encourage social interaction, confidence, and independence
• Assist staff with simple developmental exercises and routines
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and supportive environment

Qualifications:

• Kind, patient, and compassionate attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Interest in working with children and/or individuals with disabilities
• No formal experience required (training and guidance provided)
• If you are a physiotheraptist occupational theraptist this would be incredible but not essential

Benefits:

• Meaningful, hands-on volunteer experience
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on a child’s life
• Exposure to community-based care in a rural setting
• Experience working alongside a local team

Time Commitment:

1 week to 6 months, we are open to volunteers throughout the year; we do close down for two weeks over Christmas.

Working hours, 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday

How to Apply:

Please submit a short message about your interest, background, and availability.

Cost

We charge $360 per week to cover accommodation at the guest house, three meals a day during the week, two meals a day on the weekend, and program transport.

what it doesn't cover, visas, flights, airport pick up costs 200$