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Art
and environmental activities in Kitui District Sharpheads Arts Education and Environment Center (SAEEC) was founded in 2006 and registered under social services with the aim of bringing together self-help groups and individual businesses, in order to have a synergy effect on the community, rather than groups working individually. The Sharpheads youth group focuses on HIV/AIDS awareness, drug abuse, communal work and is affiliated with Arabia Mulango C.B.O which is concentrating on bee keeping and crafts. Subsequently, the members of the group got skills to run their own bee keeping activity. SAEEC was formed and registered as a community based organization and has several programs that focus on Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Creative Arts, Youth Counseling, Rehabilitation and entrepreneurship and Environment.
Volunteer work:
Volunteers will be involved in creative arts, environmental
conservation and outreach programs. The project activities include vegetable growing, bee keeping,
creative arts (poetry, dances, theatre), raising awareness on HIV/AIDS
and malaria in schools, environmental work such as tree planting,
garbage collection, clean-ups.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 (drama, marketing, counseling, business skills) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a house. Please, note that there will be no electricity and pipe water/taps at the
accommodation, basins will be used for bathing. Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. They are expected to arrive on May 20th. There will be an orientation meeting on May 21st. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel to the workcamp site in Kitui district by local means of transport (public “matatu”). Departure will be on May 22nd.
Location: Kitui is located in the Eastern Province, about 150 km
away from Nairobi. In May-June the temperatures range from 22°C - 30°C during the day, and at night between 15°C - 17°C. The terrain is hilly. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Promoting
girls' rights and HIV/AIDS awareness in
Rift Valley province
Volunteer project: The
international volunteer project will be held in Kajiado District for 3
weeks. Volunteers will come together to help out in meeting critical
needs of the local communities. The main objective of the volunteer
project is Income generation.
Volunteer work:
The volunteers will help making and selling bead work, advocating
for girl child education, and will organize HIV/AIDS awareness
activities.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 (marketing, finance and management, children's rights, counseling, website design) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a house. Please, note that there will be no electricity and
shower at the
accommodation, basins will be used for bathing.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for
orientation.
Location: Isinya is located in the Rift Valley province, about 60
km away from Nairobi. During the day temperatures range between 19°C - 21°C and at night between 15°C - 19°C. The terrain is flat and high, this is a semi-arid area. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Education
and care for orphans in Machakos
Volunteer work:
The volunteers will be involved in teaching, counseling, playing,
cooking and feeding children in a children's home. They will also assist in the day-to-day
co-ordination of the Home.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 peer education knowledge) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be
accommodated in the home. Please, note that there will be no electricity
and shower at the accommodation, basins will be used for bathing. Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. They are expected to arrive on June 17th. There will be an orientation meeting on June 18th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel to the workcamp site in Machakos. Departure will be on June 19th. Location: Machakos is located in the Eastern province, about 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi (50 km). The home is located in Machakos, about 10 minutes drive from Machakos town. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 10 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Machakos, 10 minutes walk from the project site. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Teaching
and recreational activities for mentally handicapped children in Mombasa Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will be held in Mombasa for 3 weeks. Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main objective of the volunteer project is Mentally Handicapped Children's Welfare.
Volunteer work:
The volunteers will be involved in teaching, counseling, playing,
cooking, physiotherapy activities and feeding kids in a Home for
mentally handicapped children. They will also assist in the day-to-day
co-ordination of the Home to ensure efficient operation.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 physiotherapy, teaching mentally challenged children) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated
at a host family or in a social hall. There is electricity, but no
shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Coast province, about 8 hours drive from Nairobi (500 km). The Home is located in Bamburi, about 20 minutes drive from Mombasa town. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 10 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Mombasa. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Vocational
training and care for orphans in Nyanza province Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will be held in Kisumu City for 3 weeks. Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main objectives of the volunteer project are Vocational training and Orphans and vulnerable children.
Volunteer work:
The volunteers will be involved in assisting and teaching to
community members skills in different areas such as wood work,
carpentry, tailoring, weaving, dressmaking, computer, screen printing.
The volunteers will be also caring for orphans and vulnerable children
through outreach programs and counseling.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 experience in peer education, counseling, appropriate technology in tailoring, carpentry, printing machines, micro finance) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a house. There is electricity, but
no tap water at the accommodation. Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. They are expected to arrive on September 16th. There will be an orientation meeting on September 17th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel to the workcamp site in Kisumu City by local means of transport (public “matatu”). Departure will be on September 18th. Location: Kisumu is located in the Nyanza Province, about 350 km away from Nairobi. The closest hospital is in Rabour area within the project site. Market (there is a trading centre within the Kadibo area), Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Kisumu City, 10 kilometers from the camp site. In September-October the weather is generally hot and rainy in this region. Temperatures ranging from 25°C-28°C, and at night from 17°C-19°C. The terrain is low and flat. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Environmental
conservation and spreading awareness among local people in
Mombasa Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will be held in Mombasa for 3 weeks. Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main objective of the volunteer project is Environmental conservation and Income generation activities.
Volunteer work:
The international volunteers in the project will be involved in
garbage collection, treatment of water, collecting and selling plastic,
tree planting and sensitizing the people of the local community on
environmental issues.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 use of appropriate technology, marketing and management) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a house. There is electricity, but
no shower and tap water at the accommodation. Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. They are expected to arrive on September 30th. There will be an orientation meeting on October 1st. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on October 2nd. Location: Mombasa is located in the Coast province, about 8 hours drive from Nairobi (500 km). The project takes place in Changamwe area, about 30 minutes drive from Mombasa town. Public transport is available. The closest Hospital is 10 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Mombasa town. The weather in October is generally hot and humid in Mombasa. The terrain is flat. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Environmental
conservation and adult education program in Kitui District Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will be held in Kitui for 3 weeks. Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main objective of the volunteer project is Environmental conservation, Adult education and Art.
Volunteer work:
The volunteers in this project will be involved in adult education,
decorating of “Kyondo” African handbags and tree planting. The
volunteers will help with garbage collection, tree planting and
sensitizing the people from the local community about environmental
issues.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 adults, designing handbags, marketing and management knowledge) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a house. Please, note that there will be no electricity,
shower and tap water at the
accommodation. Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. They are expected to arrive on October 21st. There will be an orientation meeting on October 22nd. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel to the workcamp site in Kitui district by local means of transport (public “matatu”). Departure will be on October 23rd.
Location: Kitui is located in the Eastern Province, about 150 km
away from Nairobi. The weather in October-November in Kitui is generally hot and rainy. The terrain is flat. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Environmental
conservation project in Machakos Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will be held in Machakos District for 3 weeks. Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main objective of the volunteer project is Environmental conservation.
Volunteer work:
The volunteers in this project will be involved in planting trees,
designing brochures, teaching the local people finance and management.
The program aims to raise awareness and sensitize people on
environmental issues and to improve the eco-system of the town by
planting trees.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 knowledge in marketing and appropriate technology in farming) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a house. There is electricity, but
no shower at the accommodation, basins will be used for bathing.
Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for
orientation. Location: Machakos is located in the Eastern province, about 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi (50 km). The project is located within Machakos town. Public transport is available. The closest Hospital is within Machakos town. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Machakos town. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
Educational
and play activities for children in Mombasa Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will be held in Mombasa for 3 weeks. Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main objective of the volunteer project is Children's Welfare.
Volunteer work:
The volunteers will be involved in teaching the children English,
sciences, math, counseling, playing and cooking for them. The
participants will also assist the day-to-day coordination of the Home to
ensure efficient operation.
Visits: Possibilities include: 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 early childhood education) will be used accordingly. Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in
the home. There is electricity, but no
shower and tap water at the accommodation. Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. They are expected to arrive on December 16th. There will be an orientation meeting on December 17th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel to the workcamp site in Mombasa. Departure will be on December 18th.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Coast province, about 8 hours
drive from Nairobi (500 km). The Home is located in Bamburi, about 20
minutes drive from Mombasa town. Public transport is available. The
closest hospital is 10 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks
(ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Mombasa. Age range: 19 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euros
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Volunteer project: The
international volunteer project will be held in Machakos District for 3 weeks.
Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary
service in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main
objective of the volunteer project is Children's
Welfare.
Orientation:
All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for
orientation. They are expected to arrive on July 8th. There will be an
orientation meeting on July 9th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel
to the workcamp site in Mombasa. Departure will be on July 10th.
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