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Friends of Jesus Ministry is a small, community-based home in Uganda caring for vulnerable children. We provide a safe, loving environment where they can grow, learn, and feel valued. Volunteers help with daily activities, playing, and supporting the children. Your presence brings hope, joy, and encouragement to our family.
5 hours of help per day
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent English or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
At Friends of Jesus Ministry, volunteers are welcomed through a structured and supportive onboarding process. Upon arrival, volunteers receive an orientation introducing them to the home, the children, and the daily schedule to ensure a smooth and comfortable integration.
Volunteers are expected to contribute approximately 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Responsibilities typically include supporting childcare activities, assisting with basic educational tasks, organizing recreational activities, and helping with light household duties related to the children’s care. Tasks are assigned based on the needs of the home and, where possible, aligned with the volunteer’s skills and interests.
The program operates in a collaborative and respectful environment that emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and cultural exchange. We host a limited number of volunteers at a time to maintain a focused and meaningful experience for both the children and the volunteers.
We value reliability, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to supporting the well-being of the children. Our goal is to provide a safe, organized, and impactful volunteering experience while fostering a nurturing environment for everyone involved.
