Description

Create Social Change!
Put Your Knowledge into Practice!
Empower People!
Promote Sustainable Development!
Become a Cross-Cultural Ambassador!
Become Immersed!
Experience the World!

HOW?

Work as a volunteer in a local non-governmental (NGO)/non-profit organization in Nairobi, Kenya, and actively engage in the issues affecting Kenyans in their everyday lives. You will have the opportunity to go beyond what you have learned in the classroom, and put your knowledge into practice. By offering your skills, knowledge and commitment, you can help NGOs to build their organizational capacity, achieve their objectives, and ultimately promote sustainable development.

As a volunteer, you will also gain invaluable international work experience, and will be able to explore different interest areas, learn new skills and gain diverse experiences to build up your resume. Through working with local communities and organizations, you will have the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural exchange, to be exposed to a completely different way of life, and to build life-long friendships.

Volunteers will be placed in a non-profit community-based organization that works in the Kitui Ndogo and Dagoretti slums. The Kitui Ndogo slum is located in Nairobi and has roughly 300,000 people, half of which live on less than USD1 per day. Around 70% of the inhabitants are under the age of 15 and roughly 15% have HIV/AIDs. On the fringes of the Kibera slum is the Dagoretti slum which often receives the overflow migrants from Kibera. Dagoretti lacks infrastructure, waste management or sanitation systems and electricity.

Chronic food insecurity is one of the major problems in both slums, and most children living there do not even get one meal a day. This is exacerbated by the high HIV/AIDS infection rates which create high numbers of street children who have been orphaned by AIDS. Without a family, children have no opportunity to access assistance or attend school.

Trip participants will volunteer their time working at two of the organizations orphanages in the Kitui Ndogo and Dagoretti slums, educating them and spending time with them. USD50 of the program fee will be allocated for a food donation to the orphanages. For a limited time only, we are waiving the deposit.

Travel Types

• Volunteering
• Student Tours
• Environmental Studies

Qualifications

What are the minimum qualifications to apply?

* Anyone between the ages of 18 and 80 is welcome to apply!
* There are no specific qualifications. We consider previous and current work, volunteer, academic and leadership experience, as well as the below listed qualities. We also consider the current needs of our partner organizations.

We consider specific character traits such as:

- Patience
- Ability to take initiative and follow direction
- A commitment to social change
- Flexibility/willingness to adapt to new situations
- Open mindedness
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Respect for others
- Creativity/innovation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Willing to participate fully

Apply today:

1. Send a Resume
2. Send a Completed Application Form

Please inquire regarding the deadline to apply for our 10-day December program.

Potential candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. For further information, please contact us.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 650

Cost Includes:

• Travel while in host country
• Housing
• Food
• Emergency evacuation services
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

Program Fees:

* Deposit = USD 300 (for a limited time, the deposit is being temporarily waived)
* Living expenses = USD 450 (refer to the website 'Program Fee Covers page' for further details)
* Donation to the community clinic = USD 50
* Final tourism trip = USD 150

Total Cost = USD 950

* Program fees include (please see details below):
* Airport pickup and Drop off.
* Personalized Internship or Volunteer Placement
* Accommodations
* Food (3 home-cooked meals per day)
* Transportation (airport pick-up/drop-off, transport to intern/volunteer site, and final tourism trip)
* 24/7 Customer Service/Support in Kenya and the United States
* Wireless Internet Service
* Cell Phone
* Laundry Services
* In-Country Orientation
* A One-Day Community Service Project (except for weekly trips)
* One End-of-Program Trip to a Tourist Destination in Kenya

Program fees do not include:

* Airfare
* Visa
* Baggage Fees/Arrival/Departure Taxes
* Medical and/or Travel Insurance
* Souvenirs
* Cell Phone Minutes
* Eating Out at Restaurants/Snacks/Drinks
* Extra Activities During End-of-Program Trip
* Weekend Excursions
* Entry Fees to Tourist Destinations
* Personal Travel Before/After Internship Program

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-80

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume
• Other
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Africa Outlook's Mission Statement

To promote long-term sustainable development in East Africa through fostering collaborative partnerships with local non-profit organizations. We support positive social change through empowering communities and enabling Africans to respond to the social and economic challenges that they face. To this end, we work to strengthen organizational capacity by mobilizing the skills, expertise and commitment of college students from around the globe.