Volunteer Support ProgramNkokonjeru, Uganda
A Sister assisting an elderly Sister seated in a wheelchair

Serve those who have spent their lives serving others.

Offering companionship, practical help, and volunteer support to elderly and retired Little Sisters of St. Francis in Nkokonjeru.

The heart of the project

A lifetime of service deserves a community of care.

For decades, the Little Sisters of St. Francis have served others through education, healthcare, social work, and community care.

Read the story that inspired the program ↗
An elderly Sister seated in a wheelchair
Sisters gathered together in a chapel
An elderly Sister holding a portrait from her youth

Every Sister carries a story

Honor the years behind them. Support the days ahead.

Stories about lives of teaching, healing, prayer, leadership, and service are shared with permission and dignity at every step.

Read the Sisters’ stories

Volunteer Activities

Small acts, offered with humility.

Companionship

  • Conversation and reading
  • Music and simple shared activities
  • Meaningful time together shaped by what each Sister welcomes

Practical Support

  • Help with approved daily activities
  • Organizing supplies
  • Light service projects

Other Volunteer Opportunities

  • St. Francis Hospital: Visiting patients, assisting with meals, helping with light administrative tasks
  • Elementary School: Reading to children, assisting with classroom activities, helping with after-school programs
One Sister helping another Sister drink tea

A guiding principle

“Come to listen. Come to learn. Come to serve gently.”

A low-burden service model

Simple by design. Guided at every step.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome compassionate individuals of all backgrounds — retirees, professionals, educators, caregivers, faith community members, and anyone called to serve. No prior medical experience is required, though skills in caregiving, teaching, music, crafts, or spiritual accompaniment are especially valuable. A spirit of humility, flexibility, respect for religious life, and openness to Ugandan culture are essential.

Volunteers should be in good health, adaptable to simple living conditions, and ready to embrace the rhythm of convent life.

Sisters preparing and serving a mealSisters gathered in a common room

Interested in the vision?

Come join us.

We would love to learn more about you. Tell us a little about yourself, what draws you to this community, and why you would like to offer your time, care, or experience in support of the Sisters.

Begin the application