Volunteer Kenya: Children's Home

  Kenya

• Nairobi: 
Nairobi

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: open

Description: There are many orphanages in and around Kenya. These orphanages are located around the capital city Nairobi and in the rural areas as well. The orphanage program cares for children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS and who have been abused by their parents. Volunteers assist with the daily running of these homes; cleaning, bathing, cooking, etc. The evenings are spent playing with the children and helping them with their homework. Volunteers also take on a role as a sibling to the children - a relationship that is often taken for granted. The orphanages have their own schools and volunteers will teach the children their daily lessons. Volunteers will primarily assist the staff in teaching English and basic math classes. Volunteers also help in refurbishing facilities and help in the general welfare of the children's home in Kenya. You will assist the staff at the Child Care Center and become directly involved in the lives of many children both academically and emotionally. You will contribute your creativity and talents with the children and become a role model, a mentor, and a friend.

Highlights: You will be placed in one of the 3 local towns.

* Nairobi is the capital and the largest and fastest growing city in Kenya. The city is located in Nairobi River and has a population between three and four million.

* Nakuru is the fourth largest urban area in Kenya. The city is located between Lake Nakuru National Park and the Menengai Crater and has around 300,000 inhabitants.

* Nyeri is about 150 km (a two hour drive) north of the capital, Nairobi. The city is located in the fertile Central Highlands of Kenya.

uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.

uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Kenya and all it has to offer. Our local representative, will advice you on which areas are safe for travel.

Activities Close to Project:
* National Parks
* Swim and Scuba Dive
* Mountain Climb
* Nature Walks
* Safaris

Qualifications: Language Requirement: Intermediate English

Cost in US$: USD 850 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Must be 18 years of age or older.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

uVolunteer, Volunteer Travel Abroad's Mission Statement: uVolunteer's mission is to provide meaningful and affordable volunteering placements to our volunteers without sacrificing neither service nor quality; and the capacity to deliver this volunteer resource and funding directly to grass root projects, local non-governmental and public organisations in rural and urban communities in need worldwide.

Year Founded: 2005