How to Volunteer with Kigotho's Legacy Foundation

Turn Your Compassion Into Action in 5 Simple Steps

Every hand matters. Whether you're mentoring a child in Rumuruti or managing social media from home, your skills can spark change. Here's exactly how to get started:

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Our Volunteer Opportunities

On-Site Roles

  • Child mentorship (weekend learning activities)
  • Medical camp support (doctors/nurses needed)
  • Field project coordination

Remote/Virtual Roles

  • Fundraising campaign support
  • Digital marketing & social media
  • Grant writing & research

Skilled Volunteering

  • Counseling/psychology services
  • Photography/videography
  • Construction project supervision

How Volunteering Works

1

Submit Your Application

Getting started is simple—choose the option that works best for you:

"I applied during lunch break—it was really quick and straightforward."
— Brian, Education Volunteer
2

Informal Interview

If selected, we’ll schedule a short conversation to learn more about you. This includes:

  • A relaxed 20-minute chat (Zoom or in-person)
  • Skills and interest alignment (so we can match you well)
3

Volunteer Orientation

All new volunteers take part in a short orientation to prepare for their role:

  • 📅 One half-day training session
  • 📋 Overview of your role, responsibilities, and safety guidelines
  • 👥 Meet your team and ask any questions
4

Begin Your Volunteering Journey

We assign roles based on:

  • Your availability and skills
  • Ongoing project needs

Some Example Tasks:

  • ▸ Mentors: Facilitate a life skills session for students
  • ▸ Designers: Create a poster for an upcoming fundraiser
5

Celebrating Your Impact

At the end of your service (or after 3+ months), we honour your contribution through:

  • 🏆 A Certificate of Appreciation
  • 📸 A feature in our volunteer spotlight
  • 🎉 An invite to our annual volunteer celebration

Why Volunteer With Us?

See Direct Impact

(Meet the kids you help)

Flexible Commitments

(2hrs/week to full-time)

Skill Development

(Training + leadership roles)

"Volunteering here changed my career path—now I work full-time in NGOs!"
— Esther, Former Marketing Volunteer