Your time can change a child's world.
Thousands of Nigerians live with spina bifida and hydrocephalus — conditions that are preventable, manageable, and worthy of your advocacy. Join the Festus Fajemilo Foundation and be part of the change they deserve.
Every hour counts.
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Why It Matters
Behind every child is a family that needs you
Spina bifida and hydrocephalus are conditions that many Nigerians still navigate alone — without adequate medical information, community support, or policy protection. The Festus Fajemilo Foundation was founded to change that, one family at a time.
"When a volunteer first visited us, I felt for the first time that my child was not forgotten. That someone out there truly cared."
— Parent of a child with spina bifida, LagosWhen you volunteer with us, you are not just giving time. You are providing a child with care, a parent with hope, and a community with awareness it desperately needs.
Ways To Contribute
Find your role in this story
Every skill is welcome. Whether you are a doctor, a teacher, an organiser, or simply someone who cares — there is a place for you here.
Hospital & Home Visits
Visit children living with spina bifida in hospitals, at home, or at school. Your presence offers comfort that no medication can provide.
Compassionate careFundraising
Help us reach more families through fundraising drives, online campaigns, and community events. Turn your network into resources for those in need.
Financial impactMedical Services
Physiotherapy, eye screening, speech therapy, occupational therapy — if you are a health professional, your expertise can directly transform lives.
Professional skillsAdvocacy & Awareness
Speak at our support groups in Lagos and Ile-Ife. Write articles. Become a Go Folic Ambassador. Raise awareness where it matters most.
Voice & influenceEvents & Walks
Participate in our annual walks, lectures, and awareness events. Help organise and manage activities that bring communities together.
Community buildingTeaching & Education
Serve as a nursery teacher at our support group children's corner. Help children with developmental challenges learn, play, and grow.
Education & growthYour Volunteer Journey
From interest to impact in four steps
Our onboarding process is simple, personal, and designed to place you exactly where your skills will matter most.
Express Interest
Download and complete our volunteer application form. Tell us who you are, what you love, and how you hope to serve.
5 minutesBrief Orientation
We review your form and invite you for a short conversation — in person or virtual — to understand your skills and availability.
1–3 daysPolicy Training
All volunteers review our Child Protection Policy — a prerequisite that ensures every child we serve is protected and treated with dignity.
Same weekBegin Your Role
You are placed in the right team and begin making impact immediately — hospital visits, events, advocacy, or professional services.
OngoingOur Impact
Numbers that speak for themselves
For over two decades, the Festus Fajemilo Foundation has worked tirelessly alongside volunteers, medical professionals, and partners to improve the lives of those living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus across Nigeria.
Volunteer Voices
What volunteers say
"Volunteering with FFF changed my perspective as a physiotherapist. I stopped seeing cases. I started seeing people. Children who laugh, cry, and dream, just like mine."
"I started as a fundraiser during my NYSC year and stayed for three. The foundation gave me purpose when I wasn't sure what I was doing with my life."
"The moment I held a support group session and a mother broke down in gratitude — I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be."
Make the Leap
Be the reason a child smiles today
You don't need a medical degree. You don't need to donate millions. You need to show up, care deeply, and act. Nigeria's children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus are waiting for someone exactly like you.
Apply Now
Ready to begin?
Download the volunteer form and send it back to us — or fill in this quick expression of interest and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.
Get in touch with us
Reach out by email, phone, or visit our office directly. Our team is ready to welcome you into the Festus Fajemilo family.
Download Volunteer Forms
Express Your Interest
Takes less than 2 minutes. We respond within 48 hours.
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