Description

Major Objective: To provide a willing individual an opportunity to utilize their knowledge and skills to fulfill a volunteering objective and assist those who are in need of practical support.

Background: KSI understands the diversified needs of volunteers in the different fields and professions. Aside from our "job-specific" volunteer positions, we provide volunteer opportunities that can be personalized to meet the needs and interests of almost any volunteer. Each general volunteer placement allows the volunteer to either design his or her own project or to join a project while in the field.

As a potential volunteer, you can begin by telling us your interests, skills, and the region you would like to work, and we will match you with a designated volunteer opportunity tailored to specifically for you.

Highlights

This volunteer program is to enable volunteers to work on areas that they are keen on. Here we create a program fashioned just for the volunteers.

Qualifications

This placement is open to all volunteers, including families, students, researchers, groups, churches, companies, and any other associations. The volunteer will need to have a basic understanding in their specific interest, however, those who want to conduct research are also encouraged to seek our assistance and support. KSI has a personal relationship with all of our volunteer placements and we work closely with their projects on site.

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 650

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

- Application fee
- Application processing
- Volunteer information packet
- Volunteer orientation
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Accommodation in Nairobi
- Host family stay at your respective locations
- Home cooked traditional meals during your stay
- Local support at your volunteer locations
- Liaison to personal travels (I.e. Safari, Malindi, Mombassa and Beach, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Nature Reserves, Giraffe Sanctuary, etc)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Dormitory

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Kosmos Solutions International's Mission Statement

We are a people business and a product of a life-long desire to assist individuals in need. Our mission is to educate and empower impoverished individuals, by equipping them with the knowledge, understanding, skills, and tools necessary to develop a sustainable future. Through various educational and humanitarian initiatives, the KSI team has been addressing the important issues that hinder the prospects for sustainability and development in the disadvantaged regions of the world. With a unique blend of environmentally friendly, educationally based, and community directed projects, KSI is providing opportunities for people whose alternative circumstances have been weakened by the unfortunate struggles surrounding them. It is KSI's belief that through education and empowerment, sustainable opportunities can be provided for healthy community growth.

Year Founded

2009