Volunteers in Community Development Kenya

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National Museums Internship in Kenya

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Location
Kenya: Nairobi, Rural

Term
Throughout the year

Dates
Ongoing

  • Description

    Start date: Application for this project is open through the year.

    The costs you need to meet are:
    Your air ticket to and from the country, visa fees, vaccinations, local travel costs, accommodation costs outside project and insurance. You will also need a weekly budget of around 10 euro to cover your expenses like bottled water, personal effects, public transport, beverages, entertainment and transport costs to and from project site.

    Volunteer Accommodation
    While volunteering, volunteers will be accommodated in either a home stay or dormitory situation. Host families have all been carefully selected to provide you with a safe family environment and an insight into Kenyan life.

    Reception of Volunteers
    A member of staff will meet you on arrival and help transport you to your location.

  • Highlights

    National Museums of Kenya

    Name: National Museums of Kenya
    Location: Nairobi or any available branch
    Nature: Museums
    Work expected: Care of displays and animals, classifying artifacts.
    Accommodation: Project institution/ Local family homes
    Expected level of interaction: Work together with the staff and volunteers.

  • Qualifications

    Who Qualifies to volunteer in Kenya
    * Men and women above 18 years of age from all countries, regardless of race, religion or education.
    * Open minded people who can learn and share new and old skills and knowledge with others.
    * Participants who are willing to adapt to their situation regardless of phobias, fears of distractions.
    * Participants who are development focused.

  • Intern Types

    • Art History
    • Environmental Studies
    • Field-Study
    • Forestry
    • Geology
    • Museum Studies
    • Anthropology
    • Archaeology
  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    USD 1500 per month

  • Program Fees Include:

    * Housing
    * Food
    * In-country staff support
    * Registration fees
    * In-country orientation/training.
    * To be paid in 3 months before you begin your placement.

    Pay by bank transfer to:
    Account Name: Volunteers In Community Development Kenya
    Account Number: 0110910278500
    Branch: Cooperative House
    SWIFT CODE: KCOOKENA
    Branch Code: 11002
    Country: Kenya

    Remember that bank charges and all other costs have to be paid by the participant. For the fluent treatment of your application send us your proof of payment.

    Please send us your resume and cover letter.

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    American, Asian, Australian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Application Process Involves

    • Resume
    • Written Application
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1 week

  • Volunteers in Community Development Kenya's Mission Statement

    Our mission is to empower deprived communities to alleviate themselves of the degenerative social condition they are suffering. We exist to battle the ill affects of famine, poverty, crime and ascending levels of respect and understanding. We will eradicate unjust, unsocial and unwarranted misery to develop structures of social security and social progression.

  • Year Founded

    2006

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