Description

Volunteers will work with teachers, parents and carers, as well as other professionals, to try to bring about positive change that promotes effective education, well-being and inclusion of all people.

Highlights

All volunteers will work with children under five who did not undergo formal education, visit children and families at home and in preschool settings. We are looking forward to see volunteers providing psychological input.

Past volunteers used to help in the following areas:

* helping children on how to start at school,
* helping children on how to read and write,
* helping children on how to improve their self esteem
* working in HIV/AIDS and TB program and offer counseling and testing,
* counseling pre/post ART or TB treatment,
* working with children with disabilities, maternity care, hospitals etc.

The volunteer program locations are all over Kenya.

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.

Qualifications

* 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.
* Computer literate
* Good written and oral English skills
* Flexible, self motivated and committed to high quality patient care
* Must be comfortable to work in a busy clinical setting

Intern Types

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Physical Therapy
• Psychology
• Admin (Health Services)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1200

Program Fees Include:

To be paid 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, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

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