Volunteer Information:
Volunteering abroad in Kenya is an exciting way to spend your holiday vacation. It is important to be informed of every step of planning your voluntour so that you achieve your goals. Successful volunteer vacation is achieved by planning together with your Program Leader on what projects you want to undertake,understanding what environment and setting you are working in as well as terms of service. It is important to note key highlights of our Program.
Program Highlights:
ARRIVAL & START DATES: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every Month.
AIRPORT ARRIVAL TIME: Volunteers are expected to arrive anytime on that Thursday. Volunteers are expecteed to have sent us their flight details and any flight changes should be communicated.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS: Volunteers and interns stay with carefully selected host families and sometimes in homely hostels.Three local meals per day are included in the placement package as part of accommodation. Lunch is optional based on the project undertaken.
TRANSPORTATION: Volunteer and internship placement sites are within walking distance of the host home. Otherwise, volunteers are expected to take local public transport (Matatu) to and from thier Project work. The cost will normally not exceed USD 2.00 per day.
PROJECT WORK SCHEDULE: All projects normally run Mondays to Fridays; 3-6 hours a day.Most weekends are free for volunteers to explore the city and countryside in Kenya.
AGE LIMIT: Volunteers are expected to be 18 years and above irrespective of country of origin or residence. Persons below 18 years must be accommpanied by parent or guardian who is above 21 years of age to attain eligibility.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM: Volunteer and internship opportunities vary. We have long term, short-term projects. Volunteers or interns can participate for a minimum of two (2) weeks to (3) three months with possibility for one year projects.
VOLUNTEER EXCURSIONS AND SAFARIS: Volunteers or interns will experience the beauty of Kenya through well organised orientation tours and excursions where you visit CLICK HERE. Volunteers and interns seeking more adventure may request us to arrange entended wildlife adventure safari ranging from one to three weeks.
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SERVICES: Volunteers seek support directly through the Country Coordinator as well as Project Leaders.
