Description

Working in the area of health, the responsibilities given to volunteers in Kenya will depend on their medical qualifications. Qualified doctors and nurses will take on full-time treatment of various diseases. Medical students, however, work under the supervision of qualified medical personnel. The health fields covered include maternal health, mental health, surgery, laboratories, counseling and testing. Those volunteers in Kenya without medical training help with the packing of drugs or perhaps with painting and building maintenance. Among the locations for volunteer medical placements are clinics in the slums of Nairobi and hospitals in other parts of the country.

Highlights

* Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organisation that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

* Since Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization, it is one of the most affordable ways to help out in a developing country while being immersed in the local culture.

* You will stay with a local Kenyan family during your placement in Kenya. This is undoubtedly the best way to be immersed in the local culture, and is an opportunity to meet people who may become lifelong friends. Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner during the week and three meals per day if you remain at your accommodation during weekends.

* The format of the orientation depends on your arrival time. Most volunteers in Kenya tend to arrive in the evening. In this case, the orientation begins the following day with a talk at the volunteers house or local restaurant about the country, security, transport, the project and local health issues. You will be taken to the local town and shown around places of interest such as supermarkets, internet cafes and restaurants. You are also given time to change money, buy bottled water, snacks and so on. If time allows, you will be taken to the project and have project orientation the same day.

* Volunteering in Kenya during the weekends is possible or you may visit orphanages where the children will be happy to have visitors. Otherwise, this is your time to relax, perhaps just chilling at home or you could arrange to explore the local town or travel further afield. Extended weekends can be arranged to allow for safari trips, but remember our local team need plenty of notice.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Prices starting at USD 340 for 2 weeks.

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Includes accommodation, food, an airport pick-up, orientation and 24/7 in-country support.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Love Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world. Whether you're planning a week helping a local community as you travel around a country, six months learning the local language, or putting your gap year to good use, Love Volunteers has a program that will give you the best possible experience.

Year Founded

2009