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Reforestation & Environmental Volunteering in Kenya

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Join this volunteer program and play a crucial role in the maintenance and conservation of Brackenhurst Indigenous Forest. Located in the tea-growing highlands of Limuru, it was established as a pioneer indigenous reforestation project—which has been a success. Today, it has more than 650 species of native (and some endemic) shrubs and trees. It is also home to small mammals such as tree hyraxes, ...

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Program Highlights

Instill environmentalism in local youths through interactive education and cultural exchange sessions.

Promote healthy living among community groups in Limuru, including women’s self-help groups and tea farm workers.

Help with the conservation and maintenance of indigenous forests as well as with the development of sustainable vegetable gardens.

Live in the Kenyan highlands, surrounded by breathtaking green scenery and just an hour away from the Great Rift Valley.

Enjoy various activities on weekends, from wildlife encounters to days out by the beach.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Kenya
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Agriculture
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Environment
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
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Recognitions

Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022

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Overall Rating

9.06

Total Reviews

1

It was a great pleasure for me to work 6 weeks as a volunteer on the Reforestation & Environmental Education Project in Kenya! The Placement Manager from African Impact made it possible for me to book at short notice and helped me a lot with the preparations. The team onsite took very good care of me in Kenya and went the extra mile to make the stay perfect. I learned a lot every day and had a lot of fun at work! The vision of the local project is to be the lead organization in ecological restor...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kenya

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Agriculture
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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