Youth Volunteering in Kenya

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Gain experience in child care and teaching English! Join GoEco near Nairobi, Kenya to work in an understaffed kindergarten. Volunteers will teach English through fun and educational games and activities. In this project you will be assisting local teachers to run classes of over 30 students - all ex

Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to h

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For children growing up in Nairobi's slums and rural communities, sport is far more than a game. It is structure, belonging, and a reason to stay off the streets. This sports volunteer program channels that power by placing passionate volunteers directly into coaching and training roles across Nai

World Endeavors offers exciting programs that allow participants to experience Kenya while contributing to the community in a meaningful way. Volunteers can choose from a variety of immersive, unique, and rewarding community engagement projects across numerous fields like our Special Education Proje

Teach, Create, and Inspire with our Non-Profit in Kisumu, Kenya! In Kisumu, many children face limited access to quality education and enrichment opportunities. Poverty, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of resources mean students often struggle to reach their full potential. At Better Me, we part

Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Volunteers For Peace (a Vermont-based nonprofit) can place you on a team of international volunteers who contribute to a meaningful community service project designed, planned, and hosted by local partners. We offer the most affordable projects and the best w

Kenya is an enchanting East African destination that spans both sides of the equator. Its incredible diversity of wildlife, landscapes, and heritage makes it an ideal destination for those looking to move beyond tourism and into deep cultural immersion. Whether you’re on a gap year, a career break,

Travel to Kenya, where you can make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children and still have time to explore beautiful places. Become a volunteer at the Makuyu Education Initiative, a children’s home started in 2011. Your participation in our project involves learning about our childre

ECDE Facilitators (Early Childhood Development Education) ECDE facilitators support children aged 3-5 in developing foundational literacy, numeracy, social, and emotional skills through play-based learning. They create safe, nurturing environments that prepare young learners for future academic succ

Cross Exchange is the Christian alternative to secular work-exchange platforms like Workaway and Worldpackers. Christian hosts give travelers room and board. Travelers give an agreed amount of help back: yard work, repairs, childcare, church or community projects. No money changes hands. A short-te

We offer a unique Voluntourism & Cultural Exploration Program in Kisumu County, Western Kenya. This opportunity is designed for individuals who want to balance meaningful volunteer work with exploring local culture, nature, and tourist attractions. Participants spend part of their time supporting c

Become part of Soweto Youth Initiative (SYI), a community-based NGO dedicated to empowering children and youth through education, mentorship, creative arts, sports, and community development. As a volunteer, you will work alongside local staff and volunteers to create a safe, inspiring, and supporti

Would you like to live an experience that enriches you as a person and career-wise? We offer young adults between 18 and 30 years of age the opportunity to attend a one-month, three-month and six-month internship at our partner facilities. Besides perfecting your English, you will live in close con

Spend four weeks over the summer making a difference at a stunning coastal location near Diani, Kenya. Participants live and work in the communities in and around Msambweni, receiving daily support from the Africa & Asia Venture (AV) project leader. Tasks include assisting with English and introduci

Volunteer with us at the Umoja Foundation Group and contribute your skills and energy to a cause that truly matters. We believe in the power of cultural exchange and collaboration, fostering an environment where volunteers can learn and grow alongside the local community. Our projects are driven by

In the Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment program, you will primarily work with teenagers who stopped going to school and are now attending tailoring classes in the Marwacodi workshop, and village people (mostly women) that are following Marwacodi’s workshops on braiding, jewellery making, an

Are you passionate about Dodgeball and eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of talented but vulnerable children? Our Dodgeball activity at Kakuma Refugee Camp is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Instructor to help nurture and develop the skills of both boys and girls under 16 years old. This

This volunteer program offers the chance to serve vulnerable communities, engage in hands-on activities, and experience Kenyan culture while making a real difference. What You’ll Do: Support childcare and educational programs for children in need Assist with community outreach and social projects