Volunteer with Children and Youths

  Kenya

Kisumu

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Flexible

Description: Volunteers may teach health and safety lessons, play soccer with the kids, organize outings for the children, increase publicity, paint a mural, fundraise, organize, and/or help with long-term planning. KIACOB is a young organization that can benefit a great deal from the enthusiasm and hard work of volunteers. Our program is entirely flexible to your needs--come for as long or as little as you like, and work to make KIACOB stronger by doing what best matches your skills. The children feel very honored to have visitors and they love the attention!

Highlights: KIACOB's volunteer programs are flexible to your needs. We encourage volunteers to stay for at least three weeks, but volunteers may come for any length of time. We can negotiate regarding a long-term stay. Many volunteers combine their stay with tourism elsewhere in East Africa. Included in the volunteer fee, volunteers have the option of staying with a host family. No matter how long you decide to volunteer or where you choose to stay, you will have a remarkable experience and you will have helped KIACOB to realize its vision.

Qualifications: No special qualifications are necessary, just a love of working with young people, and a willingness to bear with us as we are a new and growing organization.

Cost in US$: Starts $700 for one month

The program fee covers the following services:
- Airport/bus stand transfers upon arrival in and departure from Kisumu
- Orientation to Kisumu town
- Accommodation with a local host family
- Three meals a day (breakfast and dinner with the host family; lunch in the field)
- Support in case of illness or emergency

Please note that airfare, transportation to Kisumu, and expenses incurred during the volunteer's travels elsewhere in Kenya and during free time are not included. In addition to covering the costs of the volunteer program, KIACOB uses the money raised from volunteer fees to cover administrative costs, food supplies and other project costs to serve people in need. We encourage volunteers to raise funds through their community, friends, family, place of work and local religious establishments.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A person who is enthusiastic and willing to give time and energy to helping us improve our organization. No special experience necessary, but must have the right heart to serve children and youths.

Age Range: Over 18

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

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Kaloleni Integrated Anti-AIDS Community Based Organisation (KIACOB)'s Mission Statement: To empower disadvantaged children to grow into healthy, confident and productive adults.

Year Founded: 2003