Description

Volunteering is a great way to discover Kenya and share your skills with the world. We have opportunities across the country. Working with primary schools located in Makindu, 280km from Nairobi, you could share your English language skills as you soak up the Kenyan culture. As one of the poorer areas of the country, local youngsters struggle against the problems of child labour, alcoholism and abuse. You could play an important role in enriching their education and equipping the children with tools for better futures. Large class sizes and limited resources make for a challenging project, but one which is infinitely rewarding.

Project Information
VICDK work with a number of schools located in Makindu, 280km from Nairobi. Makindu is a very poor suburb, which means the youths and orphans in the area struggle against the problems of child labour, alcoholism and abuse. The schools were founded in the 1980s, usually with sponsorship from the local church, NGOs and other well wishers. They have been set up as places where orphans and street children in the local area can be provided with an education. The schools are severely under-resourced and often have large class sizes due to staff shortages. As the schools cannot afford to pay its teachers a good salary it is hard for them to recruit staff and often the staff they do have are forced to take on other work so cannot be at the school regularly.

Volunteers on the teaching program have the opportunity to assist with the teaching of different subjects in primary schools and secondary schools. Volunteer teachers can teach mathematics, English, science, history, geography, business education, , art and music. Volunteers are not required to have teaching experience. Objectivity to increase the numbers of teachers and fight illiteracy level.

Teaching program is also closed during school holidays which run during April, August and December/early January. Volunteer teachers can work during school holidays if the majority of their placement is during the school term. These volunteers need to come prepared to volunteer in the orphanage program during holiday times

Work expected
* Teaching
* Planning lessons
* Working with teachers
* Socializing with teachers
* Work/play with the children and help them to create enjoyable activities

Project time
Volunteers are welcomed except in, April, August and December.

We organize all sorts of internship as per the needs of the volunteer.

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.

Highlights

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

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.

Volunteers on the teaching program have the opportunity to assist with the teaching of different subjects in primary schools and secondary schools. Volunteer teachers can teach mathematics, English, science, history, geography, business education, art and music. Volunteers are not required to have teaching experience. Objectivity to increase the numbers of teachers and fight illiteracy level.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 700

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees

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

Volunteer Types

• Volunteering

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 3

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