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.

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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.

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An elderly Sister seated in a wheelchair

Volunteer Activities

Small acts, offered with humility.

Companionship

Conversation, reading, music, prayer, and simple shared activities—always shaped by what the Sisters welcome.

Practical Support

Thoughtful help with approved daily activities, supplies, organization, and light service projects.

Mission Support

A transparent way for visitors and supporters to contribute to priorities identified by the Sisters.

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.

The program welcomes small groups for daytime service while visitors arrange their own travel, lodging, meals, and transportation.

✓Guided by the Sisters

✓Designed to minimize burden

✓Respectful of privacy and dignity

✓Qualified help only where appropriate

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.

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.

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