Teaching in Southern Kenya

  Kenya

Rural

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Flexible

Description: Kenya is one of the most beautiful and politically stable countries in East Africa. It borders Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda and has a wonderfully varied landscape with some of Africa's finest game reserves.

Following the success of our programmes in Tanzania, we have been contacted by the Office of the President and invited to send volunteers to the Southern Rift Valley region, around Bomet and south of Nakuru.

Our volunteers are currently working in three schools located in the magnificent forested and hilly landscape of the region. These are all secondary schools, which mean that all the classes are taught in English and volunteers can teach a variety of subjects, including English, math, history, sports and music. In addition to teaching, volunteers can also organize cultural trips for students in this beautiful and safe region and there are plenty of opportunities for personal travel and leisure.

All of our projects are community based giving volunteers the chance to learn from, as well as teach, the local people.

Tianna Sheer and Scott Braunagel, from USA (Kapkesosio - March to June) 'We loved teaching, living with the family and then also having an opportunity to go traveling. The trip for the school to the Maasai Mara was wonderful. It really gave the kids and school a positive goal and status in the community. Our school was very appreciative!'

Qualifications: A good level of general education; A good knowledge of the English language; flexibility; cultural interest; ability to cope in rural environment; This placement is ideal for career break volunteers.

Cost in US$: $1600+

Salary / Pay: Volunteers make a small financial contribution to help the development of our projects world wide.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The average age of a Mondo volunteer is 32. Couples and families are welcome and receive a 15% discount (this also applies to friends traveling together). Approximately 50% of our volunteers are non-UK based, with a large number of volunteers from North America, Europe and Australia. Our volunteers have a good level of general education and are enthusiastic, culturally aware, adaptable and highly motivated.

Age Range: 20-69

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

MondoChallenge's Mission Statement: MondoChallenge is a not for profit charity which sends volunteers (gap year, university & post university, career break, sabbatical etc) to help with development programs in Africa, Asia and South America. Our programs are community based and the normal stay is from 2-4 months. Volunteers are currently involved in teaching, business development, healthcare and environmental programs.

Year Founded: 2001