Volunteers are most welcome at St. Moses Children’s Care Centre & Community Development!
We invite you to be part of a community transforming the lives of children, youth, and women in Uganda.
Whether you’re looking to teach, farm, counsel, or simply care—you can make a meaningful difference.
✨ Why Volunteer With Us?
- Make a direct impact in the lives of orphans and vulnerable children
- Join a community of global volunteers
- Develop cross-cultural understanding and valuable work experience
- Support education, health, community, and agricultural projects
🔧 Areas Where You Can Volunteer
🏫 At St. Moses Primary School:
- Teach reading, writing, math, English, drawing, physical education
- Assist in the nursery section
🏠 At the Centre:
- Help in the office (e.g., translations, sorting files)
- Farm work and gardening
- Continue past volunteer projects like compound maintenance and waste separation
- Run children’s programs: play, sports, swimming, drawing, reading
- Assist with homework (especially reading, writing, math)
- Educate children about HIV, malaria, hygiene, bilharzia
- Accompany sick children to the Health Centre
- Visit children’s schools and homes with the social worker
- Engage with the youth program where possible
- Propose and implement your own ideas with approval from the administrator
🏥 Health Centre & Outreach:
- Assist in immunization programs for children on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Participate in village health outreach
🌍 Partner Projects You Can Visit:
- St. Francis Health Care Services and Omoana Rehabilitation Centre (HIV-focused)
- Jinja Connection and CRO (street children projects)
- Secondary schools near the Centre
💬 Personal Qualities We Look For
- Independent, active, and creative
- Willing to take initiative, especially in the first few days
- Respectful of Ugandan culture and open to learning
💰 Financial Contribution (2024/25)
- €200 (or USD $230) per month
Covers accommodation, electricity, and water.Paid at the beginning of each month at the office or directly to the St. Moses account.
- Includes:
- Lunch (Monday–Friday)
- Internet (for emails only – limited and costly)
🛬 Arrival & Pick-Up
- Pick-up from Entebbe Airport available for UGX 280,000
Highly recommended for safety (most flights arrive at night)Covers fuel and driver allowance
🏡 Accommodation
- Stay in a volunteer house or a guest house room (if houses are full)
- Basic amenities:
- Running water and electricity (may be interrupted during outages)
- Gas cooker (first gas bottle provided)
- Shared living with other short-term volunteers
- Self-catering for all meals except weekday lunch
💼 Internet & Work
- Bring a laptop for email access in the office
- Internet is limited to emails only (no large downloads)
👗 Cultural Dress Code
- Women: wear trousers or skirts that cover knees
- Men: wear long trousers; no toplessness
Respect for public and professional cultural norms is expected
🌍 Local Life and Travel
- Bukaya (local area) has small shops for everyday needs
- Jinja town nearby offers:
- ATMs and currency exchange (Euro, USD, GBP)
- Sim cards for local networks (MTN, Airtel)
- Nightlife (bars, clubs) — be cautious after dark
⚠️ Avoid taking photos of bridges, police/army officers, or government buildings.
🐍 Health & Safety Tips
- Water: Boil tap water for 5 mins before drinking; bottled water is widely available
- Mosquitoes: Use repellant from 4 pm onward; tuck nets under mattresses
- Electricity: Use a stabilizer for laptops (240V)
- Waste: Separate into 5 categories (ask staff where to dispose of each)
- Evenings: Carry a torch when walking at night
📣 Communication Tips
- Always check with staff (especially Lillian the Administrator) before making assumptions based on what children say
- If you have concerns or ideas, you are welcome to talk with the administration
🎒 What to Pack
- Modest clothing (especially for public/work life)
- Flashlight/torch
- Mosquito repellant and net
- Laptop (optional)
- Rain gear (wet seasons)
- Personal items and meds
📍 Contact Us Before You Arrive
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +256 434 121 339