Community Work with Children in Nakuru

  Kenya

Nakuru

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: multiple dates year round

Description: Do you want to be a real help?

Kenya continues to be one of the world's top tourist destinations with millions descending on its open plains every year. Unfortunately the revenue from a booming tourist trade has yet to find its way to the less fortunate of society and the number of children living on the street continues to be a major concern. By volunteering on this project, you will help to tackle the problem while enjoying a stunning location in the rift valley town of Nakuru. You could be working at one of three projects; a boys' home, where you'll make use of your included TEFL certification by teaching English; a youth outreach center, where you can help disadvantaged children; and a shelter caring for over 500 youngsters whose families sadly can't afford to take care of them.

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Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"The children were the most memorable part of the trip. I taught conversational English to 8-12 year olds who were all extremely eager to learn and we had a lot of fun together! I shouldn't forget to mention my housekeeper Monica's cooking; real Kenyan food in a real Kenyan village!" (Amy Attas)

Nakuru is Kenya's fourth biggest town and is about 160km from Nairobi. It's fairly laid-back and modern with relatively good transport, and is well linked to the rest of the country. Facilities are good, with several banks, internet cafes, tour operators and small hotels. Water and electricity may occasionally cut out, but in general they will be available.

Due to the nature of the centers, life at either of the centers will be varied and full. Your role will almost certainly involve an element of teaching usually English, but also math, health education, or any other areas that you can contribute to. In order to give the older children some more practical skills, there may well be the opportunity for vocational guidance, such as carpentry or arts and crafts for selling on. In the past volunteers have become involved with knitting projects and have even assisted in cooking meals, alongside the standard teaching roles. Volunteers will also find they become a role model figure, and offer friendship and confidence to such disadvantaged children.

Some of the children are at the center all the time while others go out to school during the day & return for lunch (from midday to 1.00pm). If you work over the weekends you will be able to get more involved in the extra-curricular activities. During the school holidays (April, August and December) the children will be at the center all day.

Qualifications: Independence, enthusiasm, willingness to work hard.

Cost in US$: USD 1535.00 for 2 weeks, USD 275.00 for every week thereafter

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994