Volunteer Abroad in Kenya, Africa: Mombasa and Makuyu Village

  Kenya

Mombasa,  Nakuru,  Nanyuki,  Rural

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Flexible start & end dates

Description: When most people think of Kenya, they think of world famous wilderness reserves and safari vacations but there is so much more. Kenya is home to over 50 different ethnic tribes, all with their own languages, cultures and customs. Regarded by many as the 'jewel of East Africa', Kenya also has some of Africas best beaches, scenic countryside and a sophisticated tourist infrastructure. 10% of the land is designated as national parks and reserves and the wildlife sightings are one of a kind.

Like so many countries in Africa, Kenya has been hit very hard by the Aids epidemic, especially in the rural areas. Million of people are infected with the disease and children are the worst affected. Our projects focus on the children, woman and the Masai indigenous people.

We have volunteer programs available in and around Nairobi, in the Rift Valley, Mombasa, and in Makuyu village about 30 miles north of Nairobi. In this district, 98% of its population lives in rural areas, and subsistence agriculture is the major activity.

Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of Kenya. Volunteering in Kenya is a way to totally immerse yourself in East African culture. This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a difference.

Volunteer with us and see A Broader View of the World.

Highlights: Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of Kenya. Volunteering in Kenya is a way to totally immerse yourself in East African culture. This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a difference.

Placements available in rural villages, small town and urban and suburban areas around Nairobi and Mombasa.

Volunteers participate in on-going community-led initiatives that have a lasting impact on the people you are serving. You will see the benefits of your service. You will live with a local host family and be one with the community you are helping.

Qualifications:
* 17 years and older
* Flexible attitude, open-mindedness and compassion
* Medical projects require professionals with medical degree, or medical school enrollment.

Cost in US$: Starts at $795 for 1 week. Customized start dates

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Globally-minded individuals searching for a unique travel experience; Young adults, college students, professionals, couples, retirees interested in learning about life in a non-western culture.

Age Range: 17 years and older.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

A Broader View Volunteers's Mission Statement: A Broader View Volunteers is a registered 501 c (3) tax-exempt charity. We offer international volunteer projects for the globally-minded individual searching for a unique travel experience. We arrange short and long term international volunteer programs in developing countries around the World. Our volunteers are placed around the World in Central America, South America, Asia and Africa in 20 countries, 65 locations and 160 programs. Our motto: Volunteer with us and gain A Broader View of the World!

Year Founded: 2007