Inspire Volunteering

Kenya: Nairobi

Nairobi Children's home is a world of need, both material and emotional. It is a world where a smile and a pat on a child's back makes all the difference, bringing out the humanity in a person and changes perceptions on things many take for granted d...

Kenya: Nairobi

This is one school with children who are highly underprivileged. The children survive on periodic donations, ranging from essential commodities like water and food to education and clothes. A volunteer can do loads of things to better the situatio...

Kenya: Nairobi

At the Kenya Times, you will work within a staff of about 30 excluding those involved in its press unit and circulation. A volunteer could get involved in the research and writing of news articles on national news, environmental issues, business, pol...

Kenya: Mombasa, Nairobi

Our programs allow volunteers to work in primary school classrooms helping the teachers and even take your own classes depending on how confident you feel. If you have any skills you wish to pass on that is also great. Computers, art and music are al...

Kenya: Nairobi, Mombasa

Amazing chance to get hands on with orphans in a number of different roles. We have several location that volunteers can care for, teach and nurture the many orphans Kenya has. From cooking, washing, playing to doing your own projects. Each experienc...

Kenya: Rural

Located in central Kenya, it's in a beautiful location only 3 hours drive from Nairobi. Lush topical valleys, tea and coffee plantations, waterfalls and rivers make this an idyllic ( and always overlooked) location to volunteer. The school is in a ru...

Kenya: Mombasa, Nairobi

Work alongside other volunteers and staff at a busy children's home located just outside Nairobi. Up to a hundred children need daily care, feeding, cooking and cleaning for. The home is set on large grounds where volunteers can stay onsite or in a l...

Kenya: Mombasa, Nairobi

The daily tasks in the home are centered around the demanding care of these very young children and babies. Feeding them, changing them and keeping them active with toys and giving them love and attention at this crucial early stages of life. Volunte...

Sri Lanka: Kosgoda

Are you interested to learn about Buddhist culture? This project gives perfect opportunities to immerse in Buddhist religion and lifestyle. The Buddhist cultural holiday allows volunteers to experience temple life and the rich cultural traditions ...

Sri Lanka: Pinnawela

At Pinnawela they attempt to simulate, in a limited way, the conditions in the wild, and as often as possible. Animals are allowed to roam freely during the day and a herd structure allowed to form. 08.00 The babies are fed on milk in the morni...

Sri Lanka: Rural Areas

Based in 2 locations volunteers work at the turtle hatchery itself where turtles are bred and re-introduced to the sea at the right time. The other location on the beach is a natural breeding centre where the staff monitor the turtles coming ashore a...

Sri Lanka: Rural Areas, Kosgoda

The hospital has 30 beds. A maternity unit and separate male and female wards as well as a small unit treating small emergency treatments. Like most areas outside of the cities the small hospitals run on very few staff. This one has just one resident...

Sri Lanka: Kosgoda, Rural Areas

This project is at the beach side education centre at the Buddhist temple central Kosgoda and close to the main road, shops and local amenities. The second location is a short journey 2 miles inland to a morning nursery for pre school children. Th...

- Help care for Asian elephants in the only elephant haven on the island - Learn about elephants and elephant management skills - Experience the culture, learn to cook a curry and get to know local people - Support local underprivileged children b...

Sri Lanka: Rural Areas

Work starts at the home as the girls walk home from school at 2pm for lunch. The orphaned girls then engage in several routines all of which volunteers can participate in. The girls have to wash, clean and do daily tasks as well as do some study. Vol...