Description

The main objective of the volunteer project is Children's Welfare. The project will take place in Mombasa. Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in meeting critical needs of the local communities.

The volunteers will be involved in teaching the children English, sciences, math, counseling, playing and cooking for them. The participants will also assist the day-to-day coordination of the Home to ensure efficient operation.

There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.

All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel to the work camp site in Mombasa.
Mombasa is located in the Coast province, about 8 hours drive from Nairobi (500 km). The Home is located in Bamburi, about 20 minutes drive from Mombasa town. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 10 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Mombasa.

There is an extra fee of 250 Euros for participation in this project, intended to support the local hosting organization.

Highlights

On the weekends the volunteers can visit Fort Jesus Historical Museum, Bamburi Nature trail, beaches and homes of the children.

Qualifications

No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as counseling and early childhood education) will be used accordingly.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range

20 and over

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.