Work with Local Children or in Animal Conservation in Kenya

  Kenya

Nanyuki

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Group departures are early January, early April, early July, early September for three months. Placement extension may be possible.

Description: Oyster now has opportunities to help with a range of interesting and worthwhile projects in the Laikipia region of Kenya.

It's a beautiful and relatively unvisited part of Kenya, situated right on the equator. Conservation is high on the agenda, making it a great place to enjoy African wildlife and scenery. Our projects are based in or near Nanyuki, which nestles between the Aberdare mountains to the west and Mount Kenya to the east.

Those interested in working with children can provide much-needed help at local schools, a home for disabled children or a children's home with Aids orphans and abandoned children in its care.

We also have opportunities for those with a strong interest in zoology, helping with research projects at a large nature reserve.

These projects will place you at the heart of the community and allow you to experience first hand the things that make Africa special - whether it's the huge herds moving across the plain, the warmth and friendship of local people or that spellbinding moment when the enormous sun sets behind the mountains.

Highlights:
- Contributing to local life in a region that warmly welcomes volunteers.
- Living between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Highlands and enjoying being in an area with all the wildlife Africa has to offer.
- The three day safari at Samburu seeing game in their natural habitat close up.
- The warmth and friendship and of the children and your placement hosts.
- Getting to know and understand Kenya with its challenges and potential.

Cost in US$: The cost of a three month placement is GBP 2,725.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Our voluntary placements are open to anyone over 17 and we always welcome career breakers of any age. For Canada you will need to be aged 18-30.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Oyster Worldwide's Mission Statement: Oyster is a small UK based Gap Year Company. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised service to our clients through our experienced destination managers. We offer either voluntary or paid work in one of 10 countries around the world. A gap year represents a unique opportunity to go to places you've never been to before, try new things, challenge yourself and meet new people. Change the lives of street kids in Brazil, perfect your Spanish teaching lively classes in Chile or finance the best ever skiing season by working in a Canadian mountain resort. Whatever you choose Oyster will help you get it right.

Year Founded: 2006