Description

Programmes offered:
* Child Sponsorship
* Resource Centre/Library
* School Feeding program
* Computer Studies
* Sport, Drama and Dances Coaching
* Fun and Art Moments
* Educational tours
* Community Outreach
* Volunteer/Internship Programme.

Volunteering

As a volunteer you will travel to rural Uriri in Migori County to stay with a host familie.

Many volunteers combine volunteering with additional traveling and tours to have a life-changing experience that will benefit them from the rest of their lives. This type of experience sets you above the rest by enhancing your CV, giving you valuable personal and professional development and adding to your understanding of different cultures. At Light School Uriri we offer a range of programmes where you can do whatever you want to do and whenever you want to do it!

One person can make a difference! There are many different types of volunteering you can do, such as teaching, coaching sports and drama, cooking and feeding, work experience, internships and community development.

Highlights

Light School Uriri is located in Uriri District. The purpose of the school is to provide safe living and learning environment for all children including orphaned and disadvantaged children.

We offer 24/7 guidance to interns and volunteers.

Qualifications

One must be of sound mind, College, University graduate

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English
• French
• German
• Swahili

Cost in US$:

USD 150 per month

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

Food, accommodation, water, electricity and 24/7 guidance

Credit Available

yes

Salary/Pay

None

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

One who can understand and help children when in need

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Light School Uriri's Mission Statement

To be a leader in education provision in Uriri.

Year Founded

2009

Light School Uriri is a Anglican and Catholic Church based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.