Description

Volunteers Chase Africa offers international volunteers the opportunity to join us on an expedition across Kenya carrying out public health campaigns and environmental awareness among rural tribes and communities; whilst enjoying a unique safari experience, travelling across Kenya (from the Western Ugandan border to the Indian Ocean coast) visiting many of its spectacular sites including a three day Maasai Mara safari.

With the motto: 'Healing and Empowering communities of Africa', Chase introduces volunteers to the many issues facing a country like Kenya, and showcases some of the most important ways in which these are being tackled at the grassroots level. From helping doctors in understaffed and poorly provisioned hospitals, to giving talks on health issues to village elders, to tree planting, to brick making, to visiting orphanages; Chase offers a very unique opportunity, helping volunteers to make a difference to the future of these communities, whilst adding to their own portfolio as they explore and become immersed in this fascinating culture.

Expedition lengths:

1) 8 week expedition
2) 4 week expedition
3) 2 week expedition

Expeditions run all year round - and open to all ages!- Enquire by email for further details.

Highlights

Volunteers Chase Africa is unique in combining volunteer projects with a tourist safari package. Not only will volunteers be able to work closely with and interact with some very rural communities, many of whom have never seen foreigners before; they will also have the opportunity to see the seventh wonder of the natural world- the wildebeest migration in the world famous Maasai Mara National Park. Combining so many different types of rewarding community work with travelling the length of the country, interacting with people of a different culture, makes for an unforgettable summer!

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Safari
• Soccer/Football
• Sports
• Student Tours
• Tours
• Volunteering

Qualifications

CHASE Africa expeditions are open to all ages!

We are looking for confident, motivated volunteers able to work well in a team, and willing to have a go at our many varied projects and activities.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please email for details.

Cost Includes:

• Travel while in host country
• Housing
• Food
• Excursions
• Language instruction
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

All transport, accommodation and meals for 8 weeks, PLUS a three day Maasai Mara Safari. Also included in the cost is a USD 75 donation which will be used towards the purchase of materials, items or gifts used at the different projects according to rising needs.

Salary/Pay

Free 'Volunteers Chase Africa' T-shirt

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

At Volunteers Chase Africa we look for confident, motivated people willing to get stuck into all our different activities. Volunteers must be willing to interact with different cultures and tackle living and working in poorer living conditions than they will be accustomed. But most of all be able to work well in a team as volunteers will be travelling, living and working together for 8 weeks!

Age Range

18 - 26

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of around 10-14

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

CHASE Africa's Mission Statement

Volunteers Chase Africa offer international volunteers the chance to participate in public health and environmental campaigns among selected communities in rural Kenya, whilst also enjoying a safari experience that takes them across Kenya enjoying a Maasai Mara safari among other sites over two months during the summer. Chase Africa is unique in combining a volunteering project with a tourist travelling package at some of the lowest prices around, for all ages!

Year Founded

2007