Volunteer Teacher in Africa

  Kenya

Rural

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

Description: Volunteer Kenya is a grassroots volunteer organization located in the rural village of Kabula, Kenya. Over the last 6 years, Volunteer Kenya has had over 300 individuals from all walks of life volunteer in one of our 4 volunteer programs. Our Education Program is for teachers, students studying to become teachers, or passionate individuals who seek to make a difference in the lives of rural African children. Our grade school, Epico Jahns Academy, is located in the rural village of Kabula, Kenya and has over 300 students in grades 1-5. Volunteer positions are accepted year round for 1-4 month programs. Volunteer teachers teach alongside our full-time staff of Kenyan teachers.

Highlights: Volunteer Kenya is a grassroots volunteer organization located in Kenya, East Africa. We run 4 humanitarian aid programs: (1) Healthcare, (2) HIV/AIDS Awareness, (3) Education, (4) Microenterprise Development. Volunteer Kenya is a non-religious, non-political volunteer organization run through a partnership of past overseas volunteers and local Kenyans.

Qualifications: Volunteers must be 18 years or older and have a passion for teaching children. A college degree in education is a benefit but is not mandatory.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $975 per month

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical volunteer. During the summers we have a significant number of undergrad college students and medical school students. Throughout the year we have adults from a variety of backgrouns including healthcare, business, education. We even recently had a 70 year old volunteer (who was a retired business executive).

Age Range: 19-70

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 or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Volunteer Kenya's Mission Statement: To fight HIV/AIDS, provide primary school education, encourage microenterprise development for women, and provide healthcare for the people of Western Kenya without regard to religion, politics, ethnicity or nationality.

Year Founded: 1998