EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN
Mlolongo, Nairobi 1 -
6 months
Volunteer project: This project is organised in
support of Children's Rehabilitation Home in Mlolongo Township. The home was
established in 2002 with the aim to rehabilitate 38 destitute children. With
support of local churches, individuals, donors and organizations, the project
has continued to pursue its objectives of providing parental care, quality
education and health services to orphans and vulnerable children. Since its
inception, the home has experienced remarkable growth and is currently
supporting 120 children. Children in the home are provided not only with food
and shelter, but also with significant emotional and spiritual support,
education and guidance. We need motivated volunteers to assist in the primary
school and in the orphanage.
Orientation will be provided for the volunteers to
present the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will
work with the children, teaching English, Math, Social Science, singing,
drawing and making crafts, helping them with their homework, counseling.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to Namanga, cultural
exchange, excursions.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or
skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to
adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However,
specialized skills and expertise (such as early childhood education, teaching
math, sciences, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to
love kids and be motivated to spend time with them.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is provided in the
school. There is electricity and shower at the accommodation.
Location: Mlolongo is located in Eastern Kenya,
approximately 45 minutes’ drive from Nairobi. The closest Hospital and Market
is 5 minutes’ walk; Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social
facilities are located in Mlolongo township.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
SUPPORT FOR HIV/AIDS ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Machakos, Eastern
province 1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: The project is organized
together with the Children's Home in Machakos. The Home was started in 2006 to
help orphans and vulnerable children in Machakos and Mbooni districts whose
parents were affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. The home currently houses girls
only but also helps boys in terms of providing education. We would like to show
these children that people do care for them and give them hope through
education and Christian upbringing.
During the initial orientation, the objectives and
expectations of the program will be presented to the volunteers. The volunteers
will be involved in taking care of the kids, including activities such as
teaching them the alphabet and numbers, singing, drawing and making crafts,
assisting in daily work, counseling. The volunteers may also assist in some
construction activities.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to “Kyamwilu”
(The area has an anti-gravity phenomenon that is still a mystery. Water poured
flows upstream, a car if left free will move uphill due to this force.),
Satellite, “Wanyavu” (where wood carving is done). The trips are done during
the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or
skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to
adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However,
specialized skills and expertise (such as early childhood education, teaching
math, English, sciences, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are
expected to love kids and be motivated to spend time with them.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation at a host family.
Please note that there will be electricity, but no shower and tap water at the
accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be
boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Machakos is located in the Eastern
part of Kenya, approximately 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Volunteers
will travel to the project site by public transport. The closest Hospital,
Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are
located in Machakos town, 1 hour drive from the project site. The terrain is
flat; the weather is hot and dry in the region.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
TEACHING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MENTALLY
CHALLENGED CHILDREN IN MOMBASA
Mombasa, Coast
province 1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is
organised together with the School for mentally handicapped children in Mombasa
since 2007. The mission of the school is to rehabilitate mentally handicapped
children through various activities and to enable them to lead a normal life.
We want to appreciate the mentally challenged kids as part of our society and
show them love.
The school is a public mixed special day school and boarding house. The land
for the school was allocated by the Kenyan Government. It is managed by a board
of governors from the Ministry of Education and members of the municipal
council.
The students are from 6 to 24 years old. They follow the special education
curriculum as specified by the Kenya Institute of Education. The following
trainings are offered: sense training, social training, communication,
language, number work, reading, art and craft, music/dance, physical education
and service to the school.
The international volunteers will attend an orientation
about the objectives and expectations of the program. In the school, the
volunteers will be involved in various teaching activities, including assisting
the teachers in sense training, communication, number work, reading, organizing
games and art lessons.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Haller and
beaches. Visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Volunteers with
physiotherapy and teaching skills are needed; preferably a physiotherapist,
speech therapist, occupational therapist, or a teacher. However, we have an
open policy and applicants with other experience and ideas to share are also
welcome to apply and will be considered. The volunteers should be able and
motivated to work with differently abled people, including mentally disabled.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity and shower at the accommodation.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern
part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the
project will be by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post
Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in
Mombasa, 15 minutes drive from the project site. The terrain is flat and the
climate is hot and humid.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
ORPHAN EDUCATION AND CARE PROGRAM IN THE RIFT VALLEY
Nakuru, Rift Valley
province 1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is
organized together with a Home for Children in Nakuru. The Home currently
houses about 150 children, most of whom have lost their parents to AIDS, other
have been abandoned in hospitals or recovered from the streets. The Home's main
objective is to rehabilitate the children and ensure their safety and welfare.
In the home, the children receive love, care, education and religious
upbringing. The ages of the children range from infants to 18 year-old.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to
understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will
be involved in teaching number work and reading, assisting the social worker in
counseling, help with cleaning and cooking, organizing games and art lessons,
and playing with the kids.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Mt Longonot,
visit to Lake Nakuru National park during the weekends.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or
skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to
adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However,
specialized skills and expertise (such as creative arts and counseling/nursing)
will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity and shower at the accommodation.
Location: Nakuru is located in Rift valley,
approximately 2 and a half hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport to the
project site is available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks
(ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nakuru, 5 minutes
drive from the project site. The terrain is flat and the weather is hot and
dry.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ORPHANS IN KISUMU
Kisumu, Nyanza
province 1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: This volunteer project is
organized since 2009 to support an Orphanage in Nyanza province. The orphanage
provides a loving and safe home for orphaned, neglected and abandoned street
children. It is based in Kisumu which is the third largest city in Kenya.
Kisumu has a population of approximately 300,000 and is located on Lake
Victoria almost on the Ugandan border. In Kisumu, there are many orphans who,
without help, would have no future. The Orphanage is a home to about 130
orphans who lost their parents (usually to AIDS) and street children from the
slums. There are primarily boys, due to the "preference" for girls as
household labor help, and the difficulty for boys to stay at home if their
mother marries someone other than their father. At the orphanage they are loved
and cared for well, but the need is still so great. We are seeking volunteers
to assist in the Primary School, Secondary School, farm and at the orphanage.
The project will start with an orientation for the
participants. During the project, the volunteers will be involved in various
educational activities with the children, such as teaching English, Math,
Social Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, singing, drawing and making
crafts, helping them with their homework, counseling. The volunteers will
receive guidance from the teachers.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Lake Victoria, cultural
exchange, excursions. The trips are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or
skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to
adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However,
specialized skills and expertise (such as early childhood education, teaching
math, English, sciences, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are
expected to love kids and be motivated to spend time with them.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is with a host
family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a
Kenyan family. There will be electricity, but no shower and tap water at the
accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be
boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kisumu is located in the west of
Kenya, approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available.
The closest Hospital and market are 5 minutes walk; Post Office, Banks (ATMs),
Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu, 15 km drive from
the project site.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
RECREATION THERAPY AND EDUCATION FOR DISABLED MAASAI
CHILDREN
Kajiado, Rift Valley
province 1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: Volunteers in this project
will support a Children's Care Center in rural southern Kenya. The Center
houses orphans and children with disabilities of the Maasai community and
provides them with education, therapy and life skills training. Their mission
is to assist physically and mentally handicapped children and to enable them to
lead a normal life. We want to demonstrate appreciation, love and compassion
for the mentally and physically challenged children. Motivated volunteers are
needed to help the center in its mission.
An orientation will present the objectives and expectations
of the program. The volunteers will support the educational and rehabilitation
programs in the center by teaching, providing physio and speech therapy
activities, assisting the teachers in sense training, organizing games and art
lessons, offering life skills sessions, counseling and communication.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible visits during the
weekend to Namanga (Kenya - Tanzania border), Arusha in Tanzania, and Bulls Eye
Club, where the volunteers can swim and relax.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or
skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to
adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However,
specialized skills and expertise (such as physiotherapy, speech and
occupational therapy) will be used accordingly. If you like arts and social
activities, this is the place to be. Volunteers must be motivated to work with
people with disabilities.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity and shower at the accommodation.
Location: Kajiado is located in the Rift Valley
province of Kenya, approximately 1 and a half hours drive from Nairobi. Public
transport available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs),
Internet and other social facilities are located in Kajiado town, 20 min drive
from the project site. The terrain is flat, the region is hot and dry. The
Maasai ethnic group who live here, have maintained their longtime traditions.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR AUTISTIC AND
DISABLED CHILDREN
Kwale, Coast province
1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: International volunteers are
invited to the small town of Kwale in the Coast province of Kenya, not far from
Mombasa. In Kwale, the volunteers will work with autistic children and children
with cerebral palsy.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to
understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will
be involved in various activities with the children, which involves assisting
the teachers in classes, playing with the kids, physio and speech therapy
exercises, organizing games and art lessons.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to Mwalungaje
elephant sanctuary and Diani beach. The trips are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or
skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to
adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However,
specialized skills and expertise (such as occupational therapy, speech therapy
and physiotherapy) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love
kids and be able to work with differently abled kids.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running January-March, May-July and September-November. April,
August and December are school holidays.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is in a house.
There is shower and tap water at the accommodation, but no electricity.
Location: Kwale is located in the Southern part
of Kenya, approximately 8 and a half hours drive from Nairobi. Volunteers will
travel to the project site by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets,
Post Office are 5 minutes walk; Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social
facilities are located in Ukunda, 30 minutes drive from the project site or 45
minutes drive to Mombasa. The terrain is flat and humid.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
TEACHING DEAF AND BLIND CHILDREN IN KWALE
Kwale, Coast province
1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: The volunteer program is
organised together with a school for deaf children in Kwale since 2009. The
school offers formal learning to hearing impaired learners and they have a
small unit for blind children. The school was established in 1968 as a unit and
later upgraded into a fully-fledged boarding institution. The school has 17
fully trained teachers from the Kenya Institute of Special Education. The
students have various degrees of hearing loss ranging from mild to profound.
The school recently received a diagnostic audiometer.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to
understand the objectives and expectations of the program. Volunteers will be
involved in various teaching activities such as assisting the teachers in
teaching sign language, playing with the kids, speech therapy, organizing games
and art lessons, teaching blind students.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Mwalungaje
elephant sanctuary and beaches during the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or
skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to
adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However,
specialized skills and expertise (such as low vision aids, speech therapy and
sign language) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love kids
and be able to work with differently abled kids.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running January-March, May-July and September-November. April,
August and December are school holidays.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is in a house.
There is shower and tap water at the accommodation, but no electricity.
Location: Kwale is located in the Southern part
of Kenya, approximately 8 and a half hours drive from Nairobi. Volunteers will
travel to the project site by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets,
Post Office are 5 minutes walk; Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social
facilities are located in Ukunda, 30 minutes drive from the project site or 45
minutes drive to Mombasa. The terrain is flat and humid.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
TEACHING ENGLISH, MATH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN A
PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KITUI
Kitui, Eastern
province 3 months
Volunteer project: The program is organized
together with the Primary School in Kitui since 2007. The school offers formal
education to primary school students of Kitui area. The school is under the
District Education Board and it serves children of all races. Currently the
school has 25 classes and a Special Unit for the Blind. We aim to encourage the
students to value education, mentor them, and demonstrate the power of
voluntary service.
The volunteers will have an orientation in the beginning of
the program to understand the objectives and expectations. The volunteers will
be supporting the teachers in the school by teaching English, Math, Social
sciences, Physical education, also tutoring the students, as well as counseling
them. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the teachers.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visiting “Nzambani” rocks
and “Syomasango” resort during the weekends.
Special requirements: The participants should
have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions,
be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
teaching math, English, sciences, tutoring and experience in teaching blind
students) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This is a 3-month long
program, running January-March, May-July and September-November because of the
schedule of the public schools in Kenya. April, August and December are school
holidays.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that there will be electricity, but no shower and running water at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kitui is located in the Eastern part
of Kenya, approximately 2.5 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is
available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet
and other social facilities are located in Kitui, 2 kilometers from the project
site. The terrain is flat. The area is dry and hot.
There's also beautiful sceneries around Kitui, like “Nzambani” Rocks (5 km from
Kitui center) and “SyomaSango” resort (6 km from Kitui center).
Akamba is the ethnic tribe residing in this area. Kiswahili
and Kamba are the most spoken languages within the area. The majority of the
people are not educated, including old and young. Kiswahili, English and Kamba
are spoken in the central business area and Government offices and are popular
among the young professionals.
Economically, the Kamba people are low-income farmers and
the rate of poverty is high because of lack of education, cultural and
traditional beliefs, unfavorable climatic conditions and poor infrastructure.
Socially, Kamba people are good, friendly and accommodative. There are other
tribes within the area like Kikuyu, Embu, Meru, etc. Christianity and Islam are
the predominant practiced religions in this area.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
EMPOWER KENYAN ORPHANS THROUGH EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING
Mombasa, Coast
province 3 months
Volunteer project: In this project, volunteers
will support a Children's Welfare Centre in Mombasa. The centre was founded in
2007 with the aim to cater for the orphans residing near Kadzandani in Bamburi
location. The centre is young and understaffed, and sometimes students have to
share classes. International volunteers are invited to support the centre in
terms of provision of teaching services, fundraising activities and counseling
services. There are a lot of kids in this area who are forced into early
marriages, child prostitution and drug abuse. The centre is working hard to see
these kids are going to school and being counselled.
The volunteers will be involved in supporting the teachers
in the centre, which involves teaching English, Math, Social sciences, Physical
education, also tutoring the students, as well as counselling them. Guidance
will be given to the volunteers by the teachers.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to Mwalungaje
elephant sanctuary, Diani beach, fort Jesus on the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
teaching math, sciences, English, tutoring and counseling) will be used
accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This is a 3-month long
program, running January-March, May-July and September-November because of the
schedule of the public schools in Kenya. April, August and December are school
holidays.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity and shower at the accommodation.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern
part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the
project will be by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office
are 5 minutes walk; Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located
in Mombasa, 20 minutes drive from the accommodation.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
TEACHING ENGLISH, SCIENCE AND MATH IN A SECONDARY
SCHOOL IN KAJIADO
Kajiado, Rift Valley
province 3 months
Volunteer project: This Secondary School in Rift
Valley province, Kajiado District was started by the area member of parliament
through the constituency development fund. It is a mixed day school and boarding
house. The school offers formal education to secondary school students of
Kajiado area. International volunteers are invited to support the educational
program of the school by teaching and sharing their experiences and skills with
the students. The aim is to encourage the students to value education, mentor
them, and demonstrate the power of voluntary service.
The volunteers will be assisting the teachers in teaching
English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical education, also tutoring
and counseling the students. The school teachers will guide the volunteers.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible visits during the
weekend to Namanga (Kenya –Tanzania border), Elangata – Wuas eco-system and
Bulls Eye Club, where the volunteers can swim.
Special requirements: Volunteers with strong
motivation and knowledge of Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English are
highly needed in this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants
with other experience and ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be
considered. The volunteers should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt
and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This is a 3-month long
program, running January-March, May-July and September-November because of the
schedule of the public schools in Kenya. April, August and December are school
holidays.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There
will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kajiado is located in the Rift Valley
province of Kenya, approximately 1 and a half hours drive from Nairobi. Public
transport available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs),
Internet and other social facilities are located in Kajiado town, 30 km drive
from the project site. The terrain is flat, the region is hot and dry. The
Maasai ethnic group who live here, have maintained their rich culture and
traditions.
There's also beautiful sceneries around Kajiado like “Bulls Eye” Eco–system,
Elangata–Wuas, Namanga (at the Kenya–Tanzania border).
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TAITA TAVETA
Taita Taveta, Coast
province 3 months
Volunteer project: This volunteer project aims
to support a High school in Coast province, Taita Taveta District. The school
was started in 1989 by the community and later on the Government took over. It
is a mixed school for boys and girls, with boarding facilities for boys only.
The school offers formal education to secondary school students of the Msau
area. The mission of the School is to provide quality education to the students
for a better tomorrow and their goal is to make the institution a centre of academic
excellence.
The volunteers will support the school teachers by teaching
English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology and
organising extra-curricular activities such as Drama, Theatre, Music and
discussions on environmental issues. The volunteers will be also tutoring the
students and counseling them. The teachers will guide the volunteers through
the project.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Taita Hills,
visiting the local beaches in Mombasa during the weekends.
Special requirements: Volunteers with strong
motivation and knowledge of Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English are
highly needed in this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants
with other experience and ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be
considered. The volunteers should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt
and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This is a 3-month long
program, running January-March, May-July and September-November because of the
schedule of the public schools in Kenya. April, August and December are school
holidays.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is provided in the
school. There will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Taita Taveta is located in the
southern part of Kenya, approximately 6 and a half hours drive from Nairobi.
Public transport to the site is available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post
Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Voi
town, 45 km drive from the project site. The region is hot and dry with a flat
terrain.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS AND STAFF AT A
HOSPITAL IN KISUMU
Kisumu, Nyanza
province 1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: The project is organized
together with a hospital in Kisumu city in Nyanza Province. Orientation will be
conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of
the program.
Volunteers will be involved in most areas of the hospital,
which involves working in different departments such as Pharmacy, Laboratory,
Pediatric, General, HIV/AIDS, Morgue. The volunteers will be supervised/guided
by the doctors and clinical officers. Other duties will be counseling patients,
feeding patients, therapy, giving health talks, Prevention of Mother To Child
Transmission (PMTCT).
Note: All these duties will be directed by the hospital
medical superintendent.
All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the
Ministry of Health or a University in their country. (Applicants working in the
health care system are requested to provide a letter/certificate from any
health or regional authority stating that they are qualified to practice. For
students, a letter from their School of medicine, public health, nursing and
allied health professions will be required.)
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Lake Victoria, cultural
exchange, excursions. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Doctors, nurses,
paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required for this
project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to
share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy
simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run
for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running
throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There
will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kisumu is located in the west of
Kenya, approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will
be by public transport. The closest Market is 5 minutes walk, Post Office,
Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu city.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN NYAHERA HEALTH CENTRE
Nyahera, Nyanza province
Volunteer project: Volunteers are needed in
Nyahera Health Centre, located in the small town Nyahera, not far from Kisumu
city in Nyanza Province.
Volunteers will be involved in most areas of the hospital,
which involves working in different departments such as Pharmacy, Laboratory,
Pediatric, General, HIV/AIDS, Morgue. Orientation will be conducted for the
volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The
volunteers will be supervised/guided by the doctors and clinical officers.
Other duties will be counseling patients, feeding patients, therapy, giving
health talks, Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT).
Note: All these duties will be directed by the hospital
medical superintendent.
All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the
Ministry of Health or a University in their country. (Applicants working in the
health care system are requested to provide a letter/certificate from any
health or regional authority stating that they are qualified to practice. For
students, a letter from their School of medicine, public health, nursing and
allied health professions will be required.)
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Lake Victoria, cultural
exchange, excursions. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Doctors, nurses,
paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required for this
project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to
share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy
simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run
for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running
throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There
will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nyahera Health Centre is situated in
Kisumu North Location, Nyahera Sub Location, Kodawo Urudi, approximately 15 km
from Kisumu city center and approximately 350 km from Nairobi. Nyahera borders
2 provinces: Rift Valley province – Kapsabet district and Western province –
Vihiga district. The region is hot during the day, temperatures sometimes
rising to 28°–30°C. At night it can be cold, temperatures falling to 15°–20°C.
Nyahera is a small town, not very well developed but it has electricity,
telephone lines and piped water, although not in all houses. The nearest
shopping, cyber cafés, schools, Post office, clubs, ATM, are in Kisumu City.
However, there is a nearby church, a local health center and the nearest market
Kibwosa is 45 minutes walk or 5 minutes drive. Lake Victoria which is situated
in this area (Kisumu), offers spectacular view and variety of exciting games
like surfing and fishing.
The Luo people or the "Lake People" have rich and strong tradition
and cultural belief and their staple food is “Ugali” and fish.
Kiswahili and Luo are the most spoken languages within the
area; if you go further to the villages, Luo is commonly spoken. Majority of
the people are not educated, especially the older people. Kiswahili and English
are spoken in the central business area and Government offices, and are popular
among the young professionals.
Kisumu city has an estimated population of 300,000, most of
them with certain education level, therefore making it easier to teach basic
life saving skills and sorting out ways of fighting poverty within the area.
The area has rich cultivation grounds, but sometimes faces acute water
shortages that can be controlled if proper storage facilities are constructed
and put in use.
Economically the Luos are fishermen and farmers, but the rate of poverty is
high because of lack of water distribution.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
THERAPY, COUNSELLING AND HELP AT A HOSPITAL IN MOMBASA
Mombasa, Coast province
Volunteer project: The project is organized
together with a Government hospital in Mombasa, Coast province. Orientation
will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and
expectations of the program.
Volunteers will be involved in most areas of the hospital,
which involves working in different departments such as Pharmacy, Laboratory,
Pediatric, General, HIV/AIDS, Morgue. The volunteers will be supervised/guided
by the doctors and clinical officers. Other duties will be counseling patients,
feeding patients, therapy, giving health talks, Prevention of Mother To Child
Transmission (PMTCT).
Note: All these duties will be directed by the hospital
medical superintendent.
All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the
Ministry of Health or a University in their country. (Applicants working in the
health care system are requested to provide a letter/certificate from any
health or regional authority stating that they are qualified to practice. For
students, a letter from their School of medicine, public health, nursing and
allied health professions will be required.)
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Haller Park and
beaches. Visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Doctors, nurses,
paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required for this
project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to
share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy
simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run
for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running
throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There
will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern
part of Kenya approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the
project will be by public transport. The closest Markets, Post Office, Banks
(ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Mombasa, 30 minutes
drive from the project site.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN KAGUNDO
Kagundo, Rift Valley province
Volunteer project: The project is organized
together with a Government hospital in Kagundo, Rift Valley province.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives
and expectations of the program.
Volunteers will be involved in most areas of the hospital,
which involves working in different departments such as Pharmacy, Laboratory,
Pediatric, General, HIV/AIDS, Morgue. The volunteers will be supervised/guided
by the doctors and clinical officers. Other duties will be counseling patients,
feeding patients, therapy, giving health talks, Prevention of Mother To Child
Transmission (PMTCT).
Note: All these duties will be directed by the hospital
medical superintendent.
All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the
Ministry of Health or a University in their country. (Applicants working in the
health care system are requested to provide a letter/certificate from any
health or regional authority stating that they are qualified to practice. For
students, a letter from their School of medicine, public health, nursing and
allied health professions will be required.)
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible visits during the
weekend to Namanga (Kenya –Tanzania border), Elangata – Wuas eco-system and
Bulls Eye Club, where the volunteers can swim.
Special requirements: Doctors, nurses,
paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required for this
project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to
share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy
simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run
for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running
throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There
will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kagundo is located in the Rift Valley
part of Kenya, approximately 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to
the project will be by public transport. The closest Markets, Post Office,
Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kajiado town.
Terrain is flat; the region is hot and dry.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
REFORM AND POLICY CREATION FOR A MORE DEMOCRATIC KENYA
Nairobi
Volunteer project: The project is in support of
a local NGO conceived in 1992 and born in 1993 out of the realization by
leading reformists that the re-introduction of multi-party politics though a
huge step in the political reform process, was not sufficient for the
entrenchment of democratic governance.
This came in the wake of the flawed multi-party general elections of 1992,
which brought to the fore the absence of a democratic culture, and weak
governance institutions as the principal obstacles to the realization of
democracy and respect for human rights.
The volunteers will be responsible for the day-to-day
co-ordination of the institution to ensure efficient performance of the
organization operation. Volunteers' duties include: Policy formulation,
Creating awareness on roles of MPs and Councilors, Reform advocacy,
Accountability project and Parliamentary support project.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum,
National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the
weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
knowledge of Political Science, law, political analysts and paralegal,
Governance, Corruption and sustainable development) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There
will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets,
Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in
Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
PEACE BUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NAKURU
Nakuru, Rift Valley province
Volunteer project: This association for Conflict
Resolution was founded in 1997 as a non-partisan, non-profit making,
non-governmental organization. The association was founded out of the concern
that the intermittent conflicts that were rocking various parts of the country,
specifically Rift Valley, would obliterate the whole society.
This prompted the establishment of the association to provide an alternative
way of dispute handling. Through Conflict Resolution Education, the association
has been a strong advocate of the revitalization or re-discovery of the
Traditional African Principles of Conflict Resolution. This is fortified by the
fact that these mechanisms are home grown, cost effective, inclusive and
involve consensus building. The traditional African Structures are a wealth of
knowledge of African ethos that is pertinent in the provision of efficacious
solutions to the conflicts that have plagued the African Continent. The African
principles of dispute handling are consistent with the Centre’s clarion
"Peace building from below".
Orientation will be provided for the volunteer to understand
the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved
in the day-to-day co-ordination of the institution to ensure efficient
performance of the organization operation. Project activities include:
Counseling victims of conflict violence, Giving legal and civic education to
the residents of Nakuru, Organizing peace building workshops and camps in
conflict areas, Organizing outreach programs and awareness programs in dispute
resolution.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible weekend activities
are trip to Lake Nakuru and National Park, to Mount Longonot, cultural
exchange, excursions.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
knowledge of social work, law, conflict resolution, and counseling) will be
used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers
will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes
and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nakuru is located in Rift valley,
approximately 2 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project
will be by public means. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks
(ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nakuru, 5 minutes
drive from the project site. Terrain is flat and weather is hot.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN
NAIROBI
Nairobi
Volunteer project: The project is organized
together with a local NGO since 2007. It is an independent national youth
organization founded in 1996 to facilitate a participatory process that enables
young people to assert their role and visibility in governance and development
in Kenya. The organization envisions a just and equitable Kenyan society in
which young men and women live a full and dignified life. The Mission of the
organization is to proactively facilitate a participatory process for young
people to assert their roles and visibility in governance and development.
The volunteers will be involved in the day-to-day
co-ordination of the institution to ensure efficient performance of the
organization operation. Some of the activities are Democracy and Governance,
Leadership training and support. The volunteers will have an orientation in the
beginning of the project.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum,
National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the
weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
knowledge of Leadership skills, law, political science, organizational
development, Governance and sustainable development) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers
will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes
and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets,
Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in
Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
ELEPHANT CONSERVATION AND ECOTOURISM PROMOTION
Kwale, Coast province
1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: The volunteer program aims to
support an elephant sanctuary in Coast province. This idyllic setting was the
scene of a serious human-animal conflict between the farmers who rely on the
land for their sustenance and the elephants who traverse the land and raid the
crops. Currently there are 300 community members involved with the project and
the daily running of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is a community initiative
with the following objectives:
- To reduce the human-elephant conflict in the area
- To ensure that community members who gave away their elephants and land
benefit from the project through ecotourism activities
- To conserve and protect the wildlife
The volunteers will support the sanctuary in their different
projects:
- Conservation and management of wildlife animals;
- Educating the local people of the importance of conservation and eco-systems;
- Designing information package for tourists and marketing Kenya as a holiday
destination;
- Controlling and reducing the human-animal conflict;
- Monitoring of the elephant population.
Volunteer's specific tasks will include fundraising, implementing the strategic
plan, marketing, website development, teaching management and accounting,
developing and designing lessons and exhibitions, conflict management.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning. Saturday
and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can
be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to Fort Jesus and
local beaches during the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or
skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to
adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However,
specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge in management, accounting
and administration skills, fundraising, business development plan and proposal
writing skills, web design, conflict resolution and creative arts) will be used
accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running from February to November.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation at a host family.
Please note that there will be electricity and running water, but no shower at
the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be
boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kwale is located in the Southern part
of Kenya, approximately 8 and a half hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport
to the project site is available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office
are 5 minutes walk; Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are
located in Ukunda, 30 minutes drive from the project site or 45 minutes drive
to Mombasa.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 350 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT FORT JESUS WORLD HERITAGE
SITE
Mombasa, Coast
province 1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: Fort Jesus is a Portuguese
fort built in Mombasa between 1593 and 1596 and is considered one of the most
exceptional and well preserved examples of 16th century Portuguese military fortifications
in the world. The site chosen was a coral cliff high over the Mombasa harbor.
It was built in the shape of a man as he could be viewed from the air, and was
given the name of Jesus. Today the majestic Fort Jesus provides a fantastic
introduction to the history of Mombasa and the wars that took place between the
Muslim Arabs and the Christian Europeans for control over the Indian Ocean
trade. The fort is one of Kenya's most remarkable and highly valued Monuments
of all time and in 2011 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The
fort has a museum that displays various finds from archaeological excavations
at Fort Jesus, Gede, Manda, Ungwana and other sites.
This project is organised together with Fort Jesus National
Museum. Upon arrival, the volunteers will receive an orientation and briefing
by the project officer. The volunteers will be involved in most aspects of the
work of the Museum such as historic preservation, documentation and data
collection, educating the local people of the importance of the historic
heritage and eco-system, marketing, research.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to Haller Park
and beaches during the weekends.
Special requirements: Conservationists,
environmentalists, acheologists, anthropologists (students and graduates) are
welcome to this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with
other experience and ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be
considered. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and
enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running from February to November.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, shower and tap water at the accommodation.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern
part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the
project will be by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post
Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in
Mombasa, 20 minutes drive from the project site.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT MALINDI MUSEUM
Malindi, Coast
province 1 - 6 months
Volunteer project: Malindi is literally two
towns in one - a historic Swahili town dating back to the 12th century and a
modern tourist center with resorts, shopping and white sandy beaches. Built in
last quarter of the 19th century along the seafront, the charming House of
Columns building that houses the Malindi Museum is a double story building with
a roof terrace covered in tiles. Located a few metres from the Malindi jetty
and fish market, the building is believed to have been built by local traders
and acted as a hospital until 1952 and then as the Malindi Fisheries Office.
Then it was handed over to the National Museums of Kenya in 1999.
Malindi Museum currently houses a library and a number of exhibitions. Exhibits
include wooden grave posts of the Gohu people, information about Vasco de Gama
and his arrival in 1498, and a number of different photographs and objects that
relate to Malindi’s colonial past.
This project is organised together with the Malindi Museum.
Upon arrival, the volunteers will receive an orientation and briefing by the
project officer. The volunteers will be involved in most aspects of the work of
the Museum such as historic preservation, documentation and data analysis and
collection, educating the local people of the importance of the historic
heritage and eco-system, marketing, research.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to Haller Park
and beaches during the weekends.
Special requirements: Conservationists,
environmentalists, anthropologists (students and graduates) are welcome to this
project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other experience
and ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy
simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The
program is running from February to November.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, shower and tap water at the accommodation.
Location: Malindi is located in the Southern
part of Kenya, approximately 11 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the
project will be by public means. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office,
Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Malindi, 20
minutes drive from the project site.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS OF
KENYA MARINE AND FISHERIES INSTITUTE
Mombasa, Coast province
Volunteer project: The project is organized
together with the a marine and fisheries institute. International volunteers
are invited to take part in the institution's conservation and research
efforts.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to
understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The participants
will be involved in most aspects of the work of the institute such as
conservation of coral reef, fisheries, documentation and data analysis,
educating the local people of the importance of eco-systems, oceanography, monitoring,
research, stock assessment.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion at Haller Park and
beaches during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
knowledge of conservation, environment, anthropology) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers
will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes
and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Mombasa located in Southern part of
Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. The closest Hospital, Markets,
Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in
Mombasa, 20 minutes drive from the project site. Terrain is flat, climate is
hot and humid.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
DEVELOPING ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES AND EDUCATING THE
LOCAL PEOPLE
Embu, Eastern province & Nakuru, Rift Valley province
Volunteer project: This is a farming program,
organized in cooperation with several farmers groups in Eastern and Rift Valley
province. It aims to educate the farmers living in the area to use organic
farming techniques (organic-fertilizer) that will increase the crops' quality
and productivity.
The volunteers will be involved in various activities:
- Farming different types of crops, such as Tomatoes, Onions, Blue Gum tree and
Amaranth;
- Source or look for markets outside Kenya for the products;
- Organic farming and teaching the local farmers on organic farming concepts;
- Promoting bio-intensive planting, crop diversification and water harvesting;
- Environment conservation;
- Animal husbandry;
- Start to liaise with Fair trade organizations that can assist in marketing
the products;
- Collecting information on fair trade regulations and rules, becoming members,
clinical services.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Mwea (rice)
irrigation scheme, Kiajakoma tea plant, Lake Nakuru National park and Lake
Victoria. The trips are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible
and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as agronomy,
horticulture, agriculture, environment and background knowledge of giving
extension services to farmers and fair trade concept) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There
will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking
purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Embu is located in the Eastern part of
Kenya, approximately 2 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available.
The closest hospital is 30 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs),
Internet and other social facilities are located in Embu, 30 minutes drive from
the project site. This is a cool area, cold at night and with hilly terrain.
Nakuru is towards west, 2 and half hours drive from Nairobi.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
TRAINING AND REHABILITATION OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN
NAIROBI
Nairobi
Volunteer project: The project aims to support
the a rehabilitation centre in Nairobi. The centre was started in 1952 by Red
Cross society to cater for the young mau mau victims. In 1971 the Government
(under Ministry of Social Services) took over the running of the Center to
date.
International volunteers will be involved in the training
and rehabilitation of disabled people by teaching tailoring and dressmaking,
entrepreneurship and computer.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours
in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the
nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum,
National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the
weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
knowledge of design and tailoring, web design, programming, microfinance,
accounting, management and business development) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Water will be
boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets,
Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in
Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
TEACHING MUSIC TO KENYAN YOUTH IN NAIROBI
Nairobi
Volunteer project: Through this project we want
to promote music to young people especially idle youths, unemployed and school
leavers by giving them hope in music industry. We want to give them opportunity
to learn, explore and nurture their talent in singing and playing musical
instruments. We hope that once they acquire these skills, the youth can sustain
themselves economically or generate income from their knowledge.
The volunteers will be involved in teaching music, music
production, participating in organization planning, strategy implementation,
evaluation of the music project, assisting in registering students with
examination bodies, sourcing for instruments.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning. Saturday
and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can
be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum,
National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the
weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
knowledge and teaching skills for the following: Guitar, Violin, Saxophone,
Flute, Drums, Piano, Voice training, capoera, salsa, ballet) will be used
accordingly. In addition, we are looking for volunteers who can teach sound or
music production once we acquire the necessary equipment.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Water will be
boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets,
Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in
Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SPREADING AWARENESS
AMONG LOCAL PEOPLE IN MOMBASA
Mombasa, Coast province
Volunteer project: The project is organized
together with an environment youth group since 2009. The group is involved in
promoting environmental issues. They make a living by collecting garbage from
different households. They sensitize the community on issues of waste
management and HIV/AIDS. It is a growing organization that needs supports in
terms of organizational development and technical expertise.
Volunteers will be involved in fund raising, implementing
the strategic plan, marketing, website development, training of trainers in
HIV/AIDS issues, teaching management and accounting, developing and designing
art lessons and exhibitions.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning. Saturday
and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can
be extended.
Leisure activities: Weekend excursions to Fort
Jesus and local beaches.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
knowledge of management, accounting and administration skills, fund raising,
business development plan and proposal writing skills, web design, health
sciences and creative arts) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers
will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes
and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern
part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. The closest Hospital
is 5 minutes drive; Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other
social facilities are 20 minutes drive from the project site.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization
who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
AIDS AND POVERTY AWARENESS INITIATIVE IN NAIROBI
Nairobi
Volunteer project: The volunteer project has
been supporting a Self Help Group since 2006. It is based in the Kibera slums
of Kenya to counteract issues of poverty, environment degradation and reduce
HIV/AIDS through Home based care, Economic empowerment and Post test club and
justice and equality program. The group has made commendable achievements since
its inception.
An orientation session will introduce the volunteers to the
objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in
counseling, treatment awareness trainings, providing psychological support to
people living with HIV/AIDS, management, microfinance.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning. Saturday
and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can
be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum,
National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the
weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a
positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be
flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as
knowledge of health sciences, counseling, accounting, management, fund raising,
business development plan and proposal writing skills, nursing, fair trade)
will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running
from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place
in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note
that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is
electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers
will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes
and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets,
Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in
Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 320 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization
who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
