Description

Kaloleni is a small town south of Nairobi. It is the divisional headquarters of Kaloleni division. The mijikenda tribe notably the giriama clan mostly inhabits this area. People in this area are mostly farmers of maize, cassava and you will be amazed of the beautiful coconut plantation covering this area.

St. Luke's Mission Hospital:
This hospital is located in Kaloleni town. Missionaries ran this hospital until the early 90's when it was handed to the government. It is presently sponsored by USAID and the BUSH Hospital Foundation who has began a nursing school in the hospital. It has a bed capacity of 100. The administrator welcomed the idea of hosting volunteers in the hospital. They also welcome long term interns and professional volunteers to work in the hospital departments and the nursing school.

The hospital is the only referral hospital in 100 kilometers north and 40 kilometers south of Kaloleni. It receives a lot of patients that the local staff cannot cope with.

The hospital is burdened by the shortage of manpower to deliver its services. Touch Africa introduced general volunteer placements at the hospital where we are welcoming both local and international volunteers irrespective of race, religion and gender.

Work that Volunteer will be involved in:
- Receiving and registering patients.
- Updating medical records.
- Hospital outreach programmes such as immunizations.
- Going round the wards with nurses to visit patients.
- Office and computer work at the administration block.
- Any other activity/programme available during the volunteer placement.
- Weighing of children and registering new births.

What kind of volunteer are we looking for:
* General people who can do any of the work above
* Medical students
* Medical professional
* Nursing students
* Nursing professionals

Volunteers will be staying with a local host family in order to experience the culture of the local people at Kaloleni. Most notably is the Dyeka family, which is fun and interactive. They keep cows and volunteers sometime help in milking and attending to the cows.

Highlights

* See the scenic view of Kaloleni a forest of palm trees
* Visit the chief of the area and learn more about their roles
* Have a day to visit the beach at Mombasa and other places of interest

Qualifications

Medical experience most suitable though for general volunteering any skill is required

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

700 for two weeks; 900 a month plus 150 per every extra week afterwards

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Mainly students and couples though a few individuals and groups have come.

Age Range

20-35

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Touch Africa International's Mission Statement

* To empower orphans and vulnerable children with quality knowledge to enable them to contribute positively towards our national development. * To provide shelter, care and education to our children. * Revolves around issues of poverty, particularly the lack of education, economic opportunity and environmental concerns. Our goal is to train people to be effective business entrepreneurs, community leaders and global citizens through organizing of community work camps, internships, volunteer programs, community development projects and educational tours which focus on Four key issues of our work foundation namely: * Reducing poverty * Increasing global cooperation * Sustainable development * Equality & social justice * Environmental conservation and protection. We believe in giving everyone a chance to contribute to a better society by organizing affordable programs as listed above and we ensure that they are interactive, enjoyable, educational and most of all life changing. In short meeting real people in the real world to bring a real change in people's lives.

Year Founded

2005