Short-term Volunteering on an Educational Project in Kenya

  Kenya

Rural

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: Join GVI on this project in Kenya and have the opportunity to assist local community development projects by teaching English and working on sustainable tourism programs. You will receive full training with GVI's education staff and have a hands on experience where you can make an invaluable contribution to the development of this warm and welcoming community. As a volunteer on this project you will live and work in the beautiful Shimoni Archipelago, off the coast of the Indian Ocean on the border with Tanzania, which is a world class location for spotting dolphins as well as other wildlife. You will also have the option to combine this project with other GVI projects in the area including our dolphin or primate research projects.

How this program makes a difference:

GVI's work in Kenya makes a difference by supporting our partners, including Kenyan Wildlife Services, in three different areas of focus: cetacean research, community development and terrestrial ecology studies. Through education, environmental awareness and current wildlife monitoring studies, GVI's collaborative work has been building capacity in the local communities, assisting them in developing sustainable tourism practices and protecting cetacean and primate species in the region. By joining this project you will focus on the community development side of the program but will ultimately aid all aspects of this long term multi-focused program.

Highlights:
* Immerse yourself in the local community
* Learn some Swahili
* Learn basic TEFL techniques
* Receive your intro to TEFL certification
* Camp out under the African stars
* Live on an African island
* See dolphins and whales
* Experience amazing mega-fauna
* See whale sharks and manta rays (seasonal)
* Go snorkeling and see coral reefs

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications is required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: USD 1,190 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998