Art
and environmental activities in Kitui District
Kitui, Eastern province
May 1 - May 22, 2013
Volunteer project: The project is organized together
with Sharpheads Arts Education and Environment Center since 2007.
Sharpheads was founded and registered under social services act with the
aim of bringing together self help groups and individual businesses
together to have a synergy effect on the community rather than groups
working individually.
In 2003 the founders mobilized the formation of Shepherd youth group
focusing on HIV/AIDS awareness, drug abuse, communal work and affiliated
themselves with Arabia Mulango C.B.O which was concentrating in Bee
keeping and crafts where they got skills to run their own bee keeping
activity. In 2005 the Sharpheads Arts Education and Environment Center
was formed and registered as Community based organization and since then
it's running several programs that focus on Orphans and Vulnerable
Children, Creative Arts, Youth Counseling, Rehabilitation and
entrepreneurship and environment.
The volunteers will have an orientation in the beginning of the project to help them understand the objectives and expectations of the program. Volunteers will support the locals in their Agri–business activities such as vegetable growing and bee keeping; Creative arts including poetry, dances, theatre, raising awareness on HIV/AIDS and malaria through arts in schools; Environmental works like tree planting, garbage collection, clean ups, etc.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Cultural exchange program, visit to “Nzambani” rocks and “SyomaSango” resort during the weekends.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as agronomy, business development, creative arts) will be used accordingly. If you like arts and social activites, this is the place to be. Volunteers are expected to be motivated to spend time with the community, to respect the people and the local culture.
Language: English
Accommodation: Accommodation at a host family's house. Please note that there will be electricity and running water at the accommodation, but no shower. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on May 1st. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on May 2nd.
Location: Kitui, located in Eastern part of Kenya, approximately 150 km from Nairobi. Public transport is available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kitui town, 2 km drive from the project site. The terrain is flat, the climate is dry and hot.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Education
for orphaned and needy children in Machakos
Machakos, Eastern province
June 5 - June 26, 2013
Volunteer project: The project is organized together with Suvia Children's Home since 2009. The Home was started in 2006 to help orphans and vulnerable children in Machakos and Mbooni districts whose parents were affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. The home currently houses girls only but also helps boys in terms of providing education. We would like to show these children that people do care for them and give them hope through education and Christian upbringing.
During the initial orientation, the objectives and expectations of the program will be presented to the volunteer group. The volunteers will be involved in supporting the children and the teachers with teaching English, Maths, Social Science, singing, drawing and making crafts, helping them in farming activities. The group may also assist in construction activities.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to “Kyamwilu” (The area has an anti-gravity phenomenon that is still a mystery. Water poured flows upstream, a car if left free will move uphill due to this force.), Satellite, “Wanyavu” (where wood carving is done). The trips are done during the weekends.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as early childhood education, teaching math, English, sciences, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love kids and be motivated to spend time with them.
Language: English
Accommodation: Accommodation at a host family. Please note that there will be electricity, but no shower and tap water at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on June 5th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on June 6th.
Location: Machakos is located in the Eastern part of Kenya, approximately 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Volunteers will travel to the project site by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Machakos town, 1 hour drive from the camp site. The terrain is flat; the weather is hot and dry in the region.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching
and counseling high school students in Rift Valley province
Kajiado, Rift Valley province
June 26 - July 17, 2013
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organized in support of Enkorika Secondary School in Rift Valley province. The school was started by the regional member of parliament through the constituency development fund. It is a mixed school offering formal education to Secondary school students of Kajiado area. We aim to encourage the students to value education, mentor them, and demonstrate the power of voluntary service.
Orientation will be given to the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in supporting the teachers in teaching English, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, also tutoring the students and counseling them. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the teachers. Sometimes on weekends, the volunteers may assist local women groups in bead making.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible visits during the weekend to Namanga (Kenya - Tanzania border), Elangata-Wuas eco-system and Bulls Eye Club, where the volunteers can swim.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as teaching math, sciences, English, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers should respect the local people and culture.
Language: English
Accommodation: Accommodation at a host family. Please note that there will be no electricity, shower and tap water at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on June 26th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the project site. Departure will be on June 27th.
Location: Kajiado is located in Rift Valley province of Kenya, approximately 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kajiado town, 30 kilometers drive from the camp site. The terrain is flat, the region is hot and dry. The Maasai ethnic group who live here, have maintained their longtime traditions.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Reproductive health services and advocacy in Kisumu
Kisumu, Nyanza province
July 3 - July 24, 2013
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organized together with Family Health Options Kenya since 2010. FHOK (formerly Family Planning Association of Kenya) is the pioneer of the family planning movement in Kenya. In the 1950's, a group of far-sighted individuals recognized the problems posed by large families in Kenya, especially, the threat to family health and stability. They formed family planning Associations in many parts of Kenya to popularize the concept of Planned Parenthood. These associations were later merged to form the Family Planning Association of Kenya (FPAK). FHOK was legally registered in Kenya and affiliated to the International Planned Parenthood Federation, in 1962. IPPF is the World’s Leading Non-Governmental provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health services.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in assisting in the organization's programs such as reproductive health services, voluntary counseling, peer education, advocacy among others.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible visits to Lake Victoria and Kakamega forest “Kit Mikae” during the weekend.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as counseling and medical and health knowledge) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love kids and be motivated to spend time with them.
Language: English
Accommodation: Accommodation is in a host family. Please note that there will be electricity, but no shower and tap water at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on July 3rd. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the project site. Departure will be on July 4th.
Location: Kisumu is located in the western part of Kenya, approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available. The closest Hospital, markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu city, 10 minutes drive from the camp site. Terrain is flat and weather is hot during summer.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Education
for orphans in Kisumu
Kisumu, Nyanza province
July 31 - August 21, 2013
Volunteer project: The volunteer project in Salem Orphanage Home is organized since 2009. The Home was founded in 1992 to provide a loving, safe home for orphaned, neglected and abandoned street children. It is based in Kisumu which is the third largest city in Kenya. Kisumu has a population of approximately 300,000 and is located on Lake Victoria almost on the Ugandan border. In Kisumu, there are many orphans who, without help, would have no future. Salem Orphanage is a home to about 130 orphans who lost their parents (usually to AIDS) and street children from the slums. There are primarily boys, due to the "preference" for girls as household labor help, and the difficulty for boys to stay at home if their mother marries someone other than their father. We are seeking volunteers to assist in the Primary School, Secondary School, farm and at the orphanage.
The project will start with an orientation for the
participants. During the project, the volunteers will be involved in
various educational activities with the children, such as teaching
English, Math, Social Science, singing, drawing and making crafts,
helping them with their homework.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
Saturdays and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of
work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Weekend trip to Lake Victoria, cultural exchange, playing games, learning Swahili.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as early childhood education, teaching math, sciences, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love kids and be motivated to spend time with them.
Language: English
Accommodation: Accommodation is in a host family. Please note that there will be electricity, but no shower and tap water at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on July 31st. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on August 1st.
Location: Kisumu is located in the west of Kenya, approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available. The closest Hospital and market are 5 minutes walk; Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu, 15 km drive from the camp site. Terrain is flat and weather is hot during summer.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching and recreational
activities for mentally handicapped children in Mombasa
Mombasa, Coast province
September 4 - September 25, 2013
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organised together with Pwani School for Mentally handicapped since 2007. The school started as a unit in Kikowani primary school in 1984. By the year 1999, the unit had grown to a fully fledged school and moved to the present site. The school mission is to rehabilitate mentally handicapped children through various activities and to enable them to lead a normal life. We want to appreciate the mentally challenged persons as part of our society and show them love.
The international volunteers will attend an orientation about the objectives and expectations of the program. In the school, the volunteers will be involved in various teaching activities, including assisting the teachers in sense training, communication, number work, reading, organizing games and art lessons.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to Haller and beaches during the weekends.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as physiotherapy, speech and occupational therapy) will be used accordingly. The volunteers should be able and motivated to work with differently abled people, including mentally disabled.
Language: English
Accommodation: Accommodation is a simple rented house. Please note that there will be electricity, shower and tap water at the accommodation.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on September 4th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the project site. Departure will be on September 5th.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Mombasa, 15 minutes drive from the project site. The terrain is flat and the climate is hot and humid.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching
English, Math and Social sciences to primary school students in Kitui
Kitui, Eastern province
September 11 - October 2, 2013
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organized together with Central Primary School since 2007. The school was started in the early 1950’s by the Arab Asian Community and was then named the Arab Asian School. The school offers formal education to primary school students of Kitui area. Central Primary is under the District Education Board and it serves children of all races. Currently the school has 25 classes and the Special Unit for the Blind. We aim to encourage the students to value education, mentor them, and demonstrate the power of voluntary service.
The volunteers will have an orientation in the beginning of the project. The group will be involved in supporting the teachers in Central Primary School by teaching English, Math, Social sciences, Physical education, also tutoring the students, as well as counseling them. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the teachers.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to “Nzambani” rocks and “Syomasango” resort during the weekends.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as teaching math, English, sciences, tutoring and knowledge of teaching blind students) will be used accordingly. Volunteers should respect the local people and culture.
Language: English
Accommodation: Accommodation is in a classroom. Please note that there will be electricity, but no shower and running water at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on September 11th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the project site. Departure will be on September 12th.
Location: Kitui is located in the Eastern part of Kenya, approximately 2.5 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kitui, 2 kilometers from the camp site. The terrain is flat. The area is dry and hot.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Support
for patients and staff in a hospital in Nakuru
Nakuru, Rift Valley province
October 2 - October 23, 2013
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organized together with Evans Sunrise Medical Centre since 2011. The centre was a realization of the vision of its founders to provide the community it serves with quality, affordable healthcare within a caring environment. The hospital offers a number of services from treatment, prevention, training on life planning skills, providing health talks, offers HIV counseling, STI treatment, preventing mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. It has both in-patient and out patient services. The hospital wants to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in the surrounding community.
The project will start with an orientation for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in different healthcare activities, including counseling, talking to patients, assisting the nurse, cleaning, cooking and social work.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Trips to Lake Nakuru and National Park, to Mount Longonot, cultural exchange, playing games, learning Kiswahili. The excursions are planned for the weekends.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as medical knowledge and health sciences) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Accommodation: Accommodation is at a host family. Please note that there will be electricity, shower and tap water at the accommodation.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on October 2nd. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the project site. Departure will be on October 3rd.
Location: Nakuru is located in Rift valley, approximately 2 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport to the project site is available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nakuru, 5 minutes drive from the project site. Terrain is flat and weather is hot.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
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