Thursday, December 26, 2013

Impact Assessment Postdoc

The Impact Assessment Postdoc will support CCAFS and the Ecosystem Services Research Theme of DAPA on Impact Assessment analysis (including outcome analysis and reporting).This position will be supervised by the Impact Assessment team of DAPA and the Climate Change and Ecosystem Services Research Leaders.

Intern- Gender And Security Sector Governance Reform Programme

The Women Peace and Security Network Africa (WIPSEN-Africa), a Pan-African Women’s Non-Governmental Organization, based in Accra Ghana, with office in Liberia is seeking for highly motivated intern (s) to support in its Gender and Security Sector/Governance Programme.

Intern- Women Policy Initiatives

The Women Peace and Security Network Africa (WIPSEN-Africa), a Pan-African Women’s Non-Governmental Organization, based in Accra Ghana, with office in Liberia is seeking for highly motivated intern (s) to support its Women’s Policy Initiatives.

Women Human Rights Internship Programme

PWESCR ongoing volunteer internship programme typically consists of a minimum of four consecutive calendar months of work in the Delhi (India) office. The programme is mutually advantageous. Interns gain valuable exposure to a wide range of women's human rights issues and knowledge of South Asian region.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Global Internal Audit Intern

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist Global Internal Audit Manager in the planning, performance and reporting of internal audit assignments;
• Compile database of current and incoming internal audit reports for internal monitoring purposes and trends reporting; 

Learning & Performance Intern

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Learning and Performance Intern 
12 week internship based in Washington, D.C. Paid, part or full time.
Start date: January 2013
The Learning and Performance Team

Research Intern

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Research Intern to support the Research Department starting in January 2014. Research is the source for PSI's evidence-based decision-making. PSI uses data to monitor and evaluate its programs; estimate the health impact of specific interventions; assess value for money

West and Central Africa Intern

Population Services International (PSI) seeks a part-time paid Washington, DC-based intern able to work 20-25 hours/week starting in January to support the West and Central Africa (WCA) Department.  This internship provides an opportunity to work with PSI staff on a variety of projects in international social marketing, international development, and public health. PSI offers flexible working hours and a dynamic, creative, and progressive work environment.

Wolfsonian–FIU Fellowship Program for International Scholars, USA

The Wolfsonian–FIU Fellowship program promotes scholarly research on The Wolfsonian’s collections.

Since its inception in 1995, the program has supported projects from a wide range of academic fields.

Fellowships are awarded for full-time research at The Wolfsonian, generally for periods of three to four weeks. Fellowships include a stipend, accommodations, and round-trip travel. The timing of dates will be negotiated with individual awardees.

The program is open to holders of master’s or doctoral degrees, Ph.D. candidates, and to others who have a significant record of professional achievement in relevant fields. Scholars from outside of the United States are eligible. Fellowships are awarded without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

The annual deadline is December 31 for a residency beginning no earlier than July 1 of the following year. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project with the Fellowship Coordinator prior to submitting proposals and submit their application online via The Wolfsonian–FIU Fellowship Application. Please contact the Fellowship Coordinator for further information.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, USA

The Washington Fellowship is the new flagship program of the President’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).  This program will bring over 500 young leaders to the United States each year, beginning in 2014, for leadership training and mentoring, and will create unique opportunities in Africa to put those new skills to practical use in propelling economic growth and prosperity, and strengthening democratic institutions.

Central European University Doctoral Fellowships in Political Science, 2014-2015, Hungary

The doctoral program is offered by the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations.

Drugs, Security and Democracy Fellowship

The Drugs, Security and Democracy (DSD) fellowship program supports research on drugs, citizen security and democratic governance, with a goal of producing evidence-based knowledge and influencing drug policy.

FRIAS COFUND Fellowship Programme (FCFP), Germany

The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies announces the Individual FCFP fellowships for the academic year 2014/15. The fellowships start on September 1, 2014.

Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund 2014 Research Fellowships

The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF), managed by the BecA-ILRI Hub, provides fellowships to scientists and graduate students from African national agricultural research organisations and universities to undertake biosciences research-for-development projects at the BecA-ILRI Hub.

EMJD-SEED Fellowships

Fellowships opportunities are available for students accepted on the Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate SEED.

Cadip - Volunteer Opportunities in Indonesia

TEACHING ENGLISH TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SEMARANG
Semarang
Volunteer project: Semarang is capital city of Central Java. It is located on the northern coast of Java bordered with Java Sea. The area is divided into coastal and hilly part. Coastal part is home for industrial business and main shipping port for Central Java province. Many small manufactures are located in Semarang. Nevertheless, cultural heritage from colonial times are found in here. Kota Lama or Old town is an area where it feels like in Europe. There is a lot of European architecture being preserved in here.
Semarang High School Project is combination between some high schools in Semarang. They are SMP 3 Semarang, SMA 7 Semarang, SMA 8 Semarang and SMA Ksatrian. Those schools are located in suburban area of Semarang. The students are from 12 – 18 years old. The educational system is divided into 3 grades such as grade VII, VII, IX for Junior High School students and X, XI, XII for Senior High School students. The grading system is based on the student’s ability and their age. In those school, the students learn compulsory subject such as science, math, language, social, art etc. Besides that they are recommended to choose one of extracurricular activities. The presences of the volunteers is appreciated by the school community in order to motivate the student in actively using their foreign language. Furthermore, interaction between the students and volunteer can enhance their cultural knowledge and experience.
The role of the volunteer will be assisting local teacher in holding English language classes. The volunteer will motivate and encourage the children to practice the foreign laguage they are learning. Intercultural learning activities in the form of dialogue, music and games could give the students a better understanding of other countries and cultures.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit Semarang city, Samp Poo Kong Chinese Temple, LawangSewu Building and GedongSongo Hindus Temples.
Language: English
Duration of the project: Placements are from 1 to 3 months.
Accommodation: The accommodation and food is provided by a local host family. The volunteer will share his/her room and the other facilities with the host family members. Facilities are simple and Indonesian style.
Location: Semarang City, Central Java. Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located 400 km east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia).
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 € or 2.600.000 IDR/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 IN BOARDING SCHOOLS IN SEMARANG
Semarang
Volunteer project: Islamic boarding school is well known in Indonesia as “Madrasah”. “Madrasah” is educational institution in which Islamic knowledge is taught. “Madrasah” appears as educational institution which combines compulsory education and religious education. The establishment of “Madrasah” is sponsored by local people through community foundation. Islamic boarding school is normally started from Junior and Senior High School level. All the students are required to stay in the boarding school in the school days. Normally Friday is free day for them, where they can return to their home as they wish. In “Madrasah”, they are learning compulsory education in the morning and religious practice in the evening. There are 2 Islamic boarding schools which are eager to incorporate voluntary service activities with their academic activities. They would like to invite volunteers in order to widen their knowledge about another country and culture. Besides that the volunteer interaction with the students can be of great benefit in order to emerge intercultural learning, mutual understanding and international friendship.
The role of the volunteers will be assisting local teacher in classes like teaching basic conversational English, helping teachers in giving training. Moreover, the volunteers are expected to boost students' motivation for practicing their English skills. In addition, intercultural learning activities such as song, arts or music will be very much welcomed.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit Semarang city, Samp Poo Kong Chinese Temple, LawangSewu Building and GedongSongo Hindus Temples.
Language: English
Duration of the project: Placements are from 1 to 3 months.
Accommodation: The accommodation and food is provided in a dormitory. The volunteer will share his/her room and the other facilities with students. Facilities are simple and Indonesian style.
Location: Semarang Sub-district, Central Java.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 € or 2.600.000 IDR/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.


Cadip - Volunteer Opportunities in India

TEACHING STUDENTS AND DEVELOPING THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF SCHOOLS IN INDIA
Volunteer project: Education is an important tool for development. Teaching spoken English, basic Math, Health and Hygiene awareness, Environmental education and conducting extra-curricular activities with local school children can be a rewarding experience.
You will be working in a Kannada/Tamil Medium School, which lacks in resources and/or English teaching staff. One of the important aims of this project is to support the staff in the classroom and to bring an international dimension to the learning process. Your tasks will be to assist with English language learning using creative teaching methods to encourage and to develop learning levels and cognitive skills in the students. You will also assist with extra-curricular activities, inspiring children to learn new languages and learn about new cultures.
Additionally, you may have to assist in the following tasks:
- Develop teaching and learning aids with low cost or no cost locally available materials, and facilitate simulation games for the children and the teaching faculties.
- Undertake capacity development of teaching faculty in classroom management; children’s learning needs assessment.
- Design developmentally appropriate tools and criteria for assessment of children’s learning levels and cognitive skills; Individual goal setting for children with learning disability; lesson planning etc.
- Develop teaching-learning methods and pass this information (through the Final Evaluation/Report) to future volunteers with a view to creating long-term improvements to the educational model.
The volunteers should bring in creative ideas to initiate new activities in the school, for example, environmental, organizational or computer education. You have to love children, as you will be surrounded by them every day. If you have ideas for teaching different kinds of activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to children, then this type of project is for you! You will be teaching a variety of subjects depending on your personal interests and skills. Volunteers should have a good level of spoken English and previous experience in teaching children will be useful.
Language: English
Duration of the project: Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Please note that due to school holidays, this project will remain closed during the following months: March until May; in the month of October; and sometimes in December. During these months, volunteers are encouraged to take part in the short-term summer and/or a winter volunteer projects.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required with application. This information assists us to match you to the right project for you.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur or Bangalore in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive in Kundapur or Bangalore by the first Monday of each month. Bangalore has an international airport and Kundapur is well connected to Bangalore by train and bus.
The program will start with a week-long orientation. The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada or Tamil. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in other projects who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help you overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 13,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
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, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT FOR ORPHAN CHILDREN
Volunteer project: Volunteers have the chance to work in orphanages, by supporting the staff in the project with the daily care of orphan children. The work is varied and so you must be flexible in tackling your duties. The work could involve rehabilitation, education and supporting the orphan children to return and participate in mainstream life. The work might also include cleaning activities, cooking, gardening, playing with the children in the evening, helping them with homework, teaching and singing.
A creative approach to work will be useful. If you have ideas for teaching different kinds of activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to children, then this type of project is for you! You will need to take a flexible approach to the work and be prepared to undertake variety of tasks.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required with application. This information assists us to match you to the right project for you.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur or Bangalore in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive in Kundapur or Bangalore by the first Monday of each month. Bangalore has an international airport and Kundapur is well connected to Bangalore by train and bus.
The program will start with a week-long orientation. The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada or Tamil. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in other projects who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help you overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 13,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
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 AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Volunteer project: There are several ethnic minorities in India. NGOs are working towards community development to prepare them to participate and compete within the mainstream society. The primary focus of the NGOs is to help the tribal communities cope with issues that they are facing such as education problems, lack of adequate medical care and isolation. Working in this field requires a high degree of flexibility, and volunteers must try to get involved directly with these people and with the staff of the local project.
Most projects in this field are located in rural and remote areas, near to or within the tribal communities. You will be working with tribal communities and therefore be prepared for bare minimum and simple living conditions. There will also be a strong language barrier which will be a challenge for anyone working in this field.
A prior experience or a good knowledge of these kinds of situations is appreciated. Most of the development work carried out by the NGOs working towards community development projects is based on education, awareness, creation, livelihood promotion and health development. Therefore the volunteers will be required to teach in most of the projects where they work with tribal children. So an interest in teaching and love for children is important.
A creative approach to work is useful and you will have the opportunity to initiate new mini projects or activities. You will have to be prepared for a flexible approach to the work and be willing to undertake a variety of tasks.
If you have ideas on teaching different kinds of activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to children, then this type of project is for you!
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.

HELP GET KIDS OFF THE STREET AND INTO THE CLASSROOM
Volunteer project: Many local organisations and initiatives in India work for the welfare of street children or “working children”. The aim is to take these children away from the streets and from their working place in order to give them a chance to live a decent and accepted standard of life. By placing them in centres, boarding schools or day-care shelters, the children return to the regular schooling system or vocational training programs to give them skills that would help them find a decent job and keep them away from exploitation.
Much of the development work in street children projects is based on education known also as alternative education. Therefore, the volunteers will be required to teach in most of the projects where they work with street children. Hence an interest in teaching and love for children is essential in this project, like all teaching projects. Other work activities will involve supporting the staff in the daily running of the schools.
A creative approach to work with the children will be useful and you will have the opportunity to initiate new mini projects or activities. You need to have a flexible approach to work with children in difficult circumstances and be prepared to undertake a variety of tasks.
In some cases the volunteer will be required to go amidst the “tent” community to raise awareness of the teaching program, gain interest and collect children. If you have ideas in teaching different kinds of activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to children, this project assignment is for you!
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.


SEA TURTLE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION IN KARNATAKA
Volunteer project: For the last 15 years, the Sea Turtle population has been under threat from fishing and egg predation by locals. Three species of the protected Sea Turtles are nesting on India’s West Coast and all of them are endangered species. With an effort to save the life of these endangered species, promote eco-system and addresses environmental issues, volunteers are working along a 60 kilometre stretch of the beach in the south and north of Kundapur, Karnataka. Right now, the work is focused on sea turtle protection and conservation. The work involves surveys, data gathering and analysis, awareness generation amongst the local community and within schools, harbours and fishing communities. You will also be required to build hatcheries and temporary information centres, as well as design and create promotional material.
The work requires high degree of motivation, interest and some knowledge in this particular field is useful. Please remember in the first month and the last month the majority of the work will be in documentations.
There is no guarantee that you will see sea turtles, hatchlings or eggs whilst working on this project.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This project is seasonal and starts in August and runs until February, only for six months. Minimum committment is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
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 EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS
Volunteer project: This project has been set up in collaboration with local organisations. The primary aim is to educate lower economic and social groups, the local community, youth and children about environmental issues concerns, good practices and present situations. This project is usually run in rural areas where there has not been much development.
As a volunteer in this project, you have to develop and support with creative education in nature and ecology conservation and educate the local community on the economic and social benefits of environmental protection and conservation of nature and natural resources. You will have to visit schools, colleges, and youth groups and organise environmental educational workshops and disseminate information to various stakeholder on environment protection.
There is an ample opportunity to work with the local community where our volunteers, together with field assistants, try and create model streets. The local community is introduced to solid waste management, building of compost pits and separation of biodegradable material. There is a lot of scope for interested volunteers who have prior experience to bring in their ideas have them inbuilt component within the project.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum committment required is four months. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
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 AND PROMOTING ECOTOURISM IN VILLAGE COMMUNITIES
Volunteer project: Ecotourism involves two major themes: Nature and Culture. Ecotourism is a form of responsible travel which contributes to the protection of the environment in natural areas, and the preservation of culture in local communities. It also provides conscious travellers with unique experiences which cannot be provided by mass tourism.
Volunteers will start by getting to know the village, neighbourhood and the villagers in order to work together with them and see the different aspects of their lives. Educating the locals about the problems and exploring possibilities for Eco-tourism is an important aspect of the work.
Volunteers have to develop a working methodology that taps into local resources and volunteers will develop a way of working, drawing local potential, introducing and setting up structures, such as:
• Creating a database of information about the surrounding areas
• Training and working with the local community in order to involve them and ensure active participation.
• Raising awareness on environmental and cultural preservation
• Setting up and running the Eco Tourism project
• Making a website and promoting Ecotourism as a form of livelihood for the local community.
The main fields of work are: art, traditional life, sights, environmental awareness, food, agriculture, industry, medicine, landscape, outdoor activities, religion, and spiritual experience. Each of these fields is divided into more sub-fields. You will be working in a small team or individually to complete the database. The work profile includes site-based research. Therefore, the ability to search and research, preparing documents write reports is appreciated.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum committment required is four months. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.

SPREAD ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT THROUGH SCHOOL ECO-CLUBS IN KUNDAPUR
Volunteer project: Eco-club is a governmental initiative which was introduced 5 years ago in government schools in India. As part of this initiative, Eco-clubs were formed in schools and the members are comprised of school children. The aim of Eco-club is to introduce environmental concerns and good practices to the school children so as to make them actively involved and to be aware of the necessity to protect nature. However, most government schools lack personnel and financial means to run the Eco-clubs effectively and efficiently. As a result, Eco-clubs have been formed in most schools but they do not function as they should.
This volunteer project was initiated with the objective of supporting schools, the children and the teachers. Since August 2008, volunteers have run a 5-session program in different schools in the surrounding areas of Kundapur for the children in the 8th standard. These sessions combine theoretical and practical learning methods and input. Children who have been trained this year, will train the next batch of children to run the Eco clubs. At the moment we have a potential of about 200 children ready to pursue our work.
As a volunteer, your task will be to design and run the sessions in the schools with the help of other volunteers, a field assistant and teachers. You will have to be creative, innovative and love children, as they are the primary stakeholders of the project. You will also get the chance to work with the local community in order to organize some outdoor events for the children.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
                                                                                                           
RAINWATER HARVESTING PROGRAM
Volunteer project: Water being one of the scarce natural resources, there is a tremendous need for harvesting available rainwater. With the concept of catch where water falls, we cooperate with local organisations that are working for conservation and promotion of water resources through multiple approaches. Generating awareness among various sections of the local communities is an important dimension of the program. Volunteers can contributes to these initiatives through various creative input and participation in campaigns for promoting water literacy, documentation and research undertakings.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
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 AND CARE FOR PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN
Volunteer project: The volunteers in this project will work with physically and mentally challenged children. These children are discriminated and rejected by mainstream society and therefore volunteers are needed to participate and bring joy in their life, and help the local organisation to bring some structure changes in their daily lives and prepare them for adulthood.
Working with children with various forms of disability can be quite a challenging task for anyone. However, the spirit of these kids can bring lot of joy and a lot can be learnt from these experiences. The main work will be teaching and supporting the staff in their daily activities for the care of physically and/or mentally disabled children. Individual goal setting and planning for holistic development of children/persons with disability with home-based, community based or institutional based approach is essential for which volunteers as part of the group would contribute great deal. Flexibility and openness to all kinds of works and activities is needed.
Additional work activities would involve maintenance and gardening work, preparing meals, serving them, cleaning and providing company.
A creative approach to work is useful and you will have the opportunity to initiate new mini projects or activities. You will need to take a flexible approach to the work and you should be prepared to undertake multiple tasks.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
                                                                                                          

EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION PROJECTS WITH UNDERPRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES
Volunteer project: The project is organised in cooperation with local organisations working for social inclusion projects where minorities or less fortunate people have been left behind in the race and struggle for economic and social justice. We make efforts to motivate/support them by placing interested volunteers to help them in their office, field work or to bring in new innovative ideas to their work. The work varies from project to project. Therefore, in the application volunteers must write clearly indicating why they want to work on such projects and also how they can contribute to the projects.
Following are examples of the different kinds of projects:
• Projects where working children are given vocational training ;
• Projects where young people are given training in various trades ;
• Projects where Micro-finances are given to a minority community and we help them to become economically stable.
• Projects where computer education is given.
• Projects with disabled children and/or adults, in order to give them more autonomy and to eventually reintegrate them in the mainstream of society.
Volunteers can help in many ways; for example there were instances when volunteers have taken photographs of local projects and helped them build a web page. Then volunteers in a vocational training centre helped the project to make a catalogue of all their products. Volunteers have helped projects by implementing a good filing system, helped in survey and data collection. Here creativity plays a major role, and prior experience can help the project as well as the volunteer.
We also help less fortunate youth from slums or low economic backgrounds by giving them training in camp leading or office work. For example, slum boys will be recruited and given training in camp leading. After training they will work as camp leaders for a year. Then they go back to their slum and organize workcamps for the next year so as to bring in development to their community.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
                                                                                                           
ACTIVITY AND CARE PROGRAM FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Volunteer project: International volunteers are invited to help in old age homes where the elderly are neglected and forgotten by the mainstream of society. Geriatric care and concern for the older people is becoming more important today.
Working at an Old Aged home can be quite a challenging task. The work will include interacting with the old people and basic support towards the staff in their daily routine. Volunteers will take part helping in the daily activities, medical care, special programs for physical exercises, and giving company to the elderly.
This project is for those who are willing to work with old people and also for those who like this kind of work.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about $220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.



Cadip - Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya

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.



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