Build Homes for Underprivileged Communities in Kenya

  Kenya

Nakuru

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Dates: multiple dates year round

Description: Based in the laid-back modern town of Nakuru, you'll be working on a building project which aims to renovate and build housing and community facilities in some of the town's poorest areas. Every year thousands of people move to Kenya's urban centers with a dream of prosperity and a better life, your efforts can help these dreams come true. Depending on the needs of the project, you could be involved in anything from laying foundations to decorating homes, repairing roofs to mixing cement. This is a great opportunity to live and work alongside ordinary Kenyans and help them to build a happier and more prosperous future.

Highlights: The project is part of the walk childrens church, which works in a disadvantaged community of Nakuru. The building project aims to help local people build their homes and any other building project the community may benefit from such as community schools, hospitals and churches. In the past the project has helped several people build their houses and needs help to continue its good work.

Qualifications: You will need to be willing to get involved in hard work, be very hands on and willing to get involved in anything that is asked of you. You have a love of the outdoors and not mind working in any weather. Building experience is not necessary but if you have a specific skill it will be welcomed. The ability to view the bigger picture and long-term goals of the placement are essential to the understanding of activities that may seem repetitive and a little insignificant.

Cost in US$: $1252 for 1 week; $210 each additional week

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 World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

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 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 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