Be a Volunteer

St. John XXIII Hospital Aber welcomes individuals and groups who are motivated by service, compassion, and community development to join our Volunteer Program. Volunteers play a supportive role in patient care, hospital operations, and community outreach while contributing to the hospital’s mission of holistic and compassionate healthcare.

Volunteer opportunities are offered subject to departmental needs and availability of supervision.

Categories of Volunteers

We welcome applications from:

  • Students seeking community service or practical exposure
  • Qualified professionals offering voluntary service
  • Community members with relevant skills and experience
  • Faith-based, charitable, or institutional volunteer groups (by prior arrangement)

Why Volunteer with Us

  • Serve vulnerable communities through compassionate healthcare support
  • Gain meaningful exposure to hospital operations
  • Be part of a mission-driven, Christian-based institution
  • Develop personal values, discipline, teamwork, and professional confidence

Volunteer Requirements

All volunteer applicants must submit the following documents:

  • Application Letter
  • A comprehensive, typed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copies of academic or professional certificates
  • A valid practicing license (where applicable)
  • Copy of National Identification Card

Application Procedure for Volunteers

Applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resource Officer
St. John XXIII Hospital Aber
P.O. BOX 310, Lira

Applications may be submitted physically or via email.

Send scanned documents as a single PDF file not exceeding 5MB to:

aber@ucmb.co.ug

General Conditions

  • Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
  • Accepted volunteers must comply with hospital rules, confidentiality policies, and infection prevention guidelines.
  • The hospital reserves the right to determine placement duration, department, and scope of work.