Description

Volunteer in Nairobi, in the healthcare or education sectors. Volunteers will get the chance to experience the rural communities outside of Nairobi, and spend several days per week helping out those who need it most in the country.

Highlights

Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist in a variety of projects for the duration of their stay in Kenya. Some of these will include, but are not limited to:

Assisting in pre-schools and orphanages by helping our with maintenance tasks that will enhance facilities AND teaching and caring for children
Help to feed hundreds of hungry people at the Limuru feeding program
If volunteers are currently studying medicine or are qualified in a medical profession, they could request a placement in a medical facility (public health center or hospital).

There will be opportunities during weekends to go on safaris not far from the project site, including one on the northern extension of the Serengeti. Volunteers may even get the opportunity to see the wildebeest migration (usually between July and November). They can also organize a hot air balloon ride over the beautiful reserves. The volunteer home also boasts beautiful grounds that are perfect for having an afternoon nap in the sun, playing sports, such as ultimate frisbee or soccer, or going for a jog. On a clear day, volunteers will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro in one direction and Mount Kenya in the other.

Qualifications

- Min age 18
- Good level of English
- Flexibility and open mindedness
- High level of independence and emotional strength
- Motivation to work with children and or in a hospital/medical setting
- Full travel & medical insurance
- Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodation: Large, comfortable and secure volunteer houses
- Food: 3 meals a day
- Airport pickup: Included on arrival day
- Orientation kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
- Training: Pre-departure preparation and In-country orientation
- Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 years+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005