Community Work with AIDS Orphans in Mombasa, Kenya

  Kenya

Mombasa

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 2 -12 week placements throughout the year

Description: Why not go where youre really needed?

This project really does bring you face to face with the best and the worst of Africa; a resilient people battling one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. Childrens homes have been set up around Kenya to help children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. They offer the children a safe and supportive shelter, a basic education and a real chance in life. With the beat of the African drums filling the streets this is the real Africa, with none of the pips removed. The projects may be challenging but they offer real opportunities to make a difference. Well include our TEFL certification to help prepare you but the most important thing to bring is plenty of compassion and patience.

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Highlights: Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and is also the largest coastal port in East Africa. Mombasa has good transport connections and is well linked to the rest of the country. Facilities are good, with several banks, including Barclays, internet cafes, tour operators and most of the amenities you would expect from a city. Home stay accommodation is included in the project fee and is supplied with water and electricity, although both may be cut off from time to time.

Qualifications: You will need to be flexible, and have patience, compassion and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will inevitably encounter within your role. To ensure that you get the most out of and contribute fully to your project, a pro-active attitude is essential. Volunteers at this project must have, above all, a love of children and a commitment to the project. Some background knowledge of HIV / AIDS and how it has affected the African continent would also be useful. Volunteers should be emotionally mature, tolerant and open-minded.

Cost in US$: US$ 1355.00 for 2 weeks, US$ 245.00 for every week thereafter

Food:
Breakfast and dinner

Airport Pickup:
Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!

Training:
In-country orientation and Online TEFL course

Support:
Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The orphanage requires extra pairs of hands to help with the day-to-day running of the project, so you will be expected to assist with cleaning, cooking and serving food to the children. You will also help to provide a basic education for the children, by organising physical education/sports lessons and teaching English. You may also be required to assist the staff in counselling the children.

Age Range: 19 and up

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

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