Volunteer with Stars Uganda

Volunteers bring skills, energy and compassion to our home in Jinja. From caring for children to supporting health clinics and farming projects, your time can make a lasting difference.

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How you can help

We welcome volunteers from around the world to share their skills and experience. Medical professionals, educators, and professionals from other fields can all play a part, whether by caring for children, training staff, or strengthening our community programs.

Be part of the story of rescue, nourishment, education, healing and reunification. Join us as a volunteer in Uganda.

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What our volunteers do

Medical Professionals

Medical professionals in the fields of primary care medicine, pediatrics and therapists are encouraged to visit to provide our faculty, children and parents with hands-on support!

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Educators

Educators, particularly in early childhood, are encouraged to volunteer to help us build our educational curriculum for the children and for the staff!

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Corporate Professionals

Corporate professionals are encouraged to step away from the office and provide us with a unique skillset to support the business aspects of our non-for-profit!

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Practical information

Volunteering with Stars Uganda is a meaningful commitment. We ask volunteers to stay at least 15 days to make the journey worthwhile. You’ll need a tourist visa, basic vaccinations, and travel insurance. Accommodation and meals are your responsibility, but our team will guide you with local recommendations and safe options.

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Join us

Every brick brings us closer to a safe home for Uganda’s children. Will you help us build it?

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Sponsor a child

Make a monthly donation of $40 or co-sponsor at $20.

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One-time gift

Fund immediate needs like formula, diapers and school fees.

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Volunteer

Share skills in early years, medical, education or operations.

Stars Uganda Build with Us: Bingo & Brunch

Brunch & Bingo: A Morning with Purpose

You are cordially invited to a special event in support of Stars Uganda. Join us for an exquisite brunch and an exciting afternoon of Bingo with incredible prizes!