Description

Volunteer in Kenya. Located next to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the world's great wildlife parks, our programs in Kenya offer a variety of volunteer opportunities targeting the needs of underprivileged children: street kids, orphans, students from poor families. Volunteers will work in the poor areas of Nakuru and gain an understanding of the day-to-day life of people in Kenya.

Highlights

Kenya is an incredible country to experience. The country boasts some of the most incredible natural wonders in the world as well as a warm culture with a rich heritage. Participants stay with host families and are welcomed into the community and work with local organizations. Many of the programs are based in and around the city of Nakuru, a perfect base for a stay in Kenya. It is the fourth largest city in Kenya, located two and a half hours by bus northwest of Nairobi. The highlights of this rich farming area include the Menengai Crater, an extinct volcano from which you get stunning views of the famous Lake Nakuru as well as archeological sites of settlements that go back as much as 3000 years. But the greatest attraction here is Lake Nakuru National Park, second most visited park in Kenya and renowned for its astounding shallow soda lake, euphorbia and acacia forests, rocky cliffs and the huge variety of wild animals: lions, warthogs, buffaloes, gazelles, leopards, baboons, rhinos, hippos and dozens of species of birds. The city of Nakuru is home to lively bars, restaurants and cafes volunteers and interns can explore in their spare time.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Varies by duration. Contact us for details.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Program Fee Includes
* Pre-departure information
* Pick up from the airport in Nairobi and transportation to Nakuru
* Orientation and welcome pack
* Volunteer Position
* Accommodation
* Two meals a day
* 24/7 emergency service

Program Fee Does Not Include
* Round-trip Airfare
* Return trip to Airport in Nairobi (the shuttle from Nakuru to Nairobi costs USD12)
* Required Travel and Medical Insurance
* Visa Fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001