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                                             VOLUNTEERS TYPICAL
                                             ACTIVITIES
Children Program in Orphanage/Care Center
The orphanage work program is highly challenging and rewarding, as you will be changing the
lives of orphaned children who rarely receive opportunities to interact with other people. Share
love and care for innocent, troubled, and forgotten children, offer them a profound gift..
Working with orphaned children demands lots of patience, as these children’s harsh living
conditions have often alienated them from society.

                                           A volunteer’s responsibility depends on the needs
                                           of the orphanage and the skills and interests of the
                                           volunteer. Most of the orphanages aim at the
                                           provision of education opportunities to orphans;
                                           therefore, in most cases, volunteers teach basic
                                           conversation English to the children. Volunteers
                                           also help in developing creative programs such as
                                           art, music, dance, sports, etc. Additional help on
                                           day trips, sanitation, cooking, and administration
                                           might be requested.




Children Feeding Program; Children at the Center
One of the most wonderful opportunities that work in children orphanage can give you is the
chance to share your love and skills with poor orphaned children. Many volunteers have
deemed the work life changing. By offering attention and love to children, you are making a
real difference in the life of a young person. Whether you have a background in childcare or
simply enjoy sharing love with kids, a smile can offer something meaningful to the life of kids
deprived of love and care.


As a volunteer, you can help care for children in
orphanages. Children are an integral part of all
societies around the world and providing adequate
care for them is an important part of everyday life. As
an international volunteer this type of placement
provides an opportunity for active hands-on work as
well as a unique cultural exchange opportunity. Many
orphanages are community initiated and operated by
local community members. Often government
support and staff are minimal; therefore the
institutions are not provided with the necessary
resources to optimize the children care. The orphanages rely upon volunteers to support their
long-term sustainable initiatives through simple tasks and creative energy. Sharing your time
with the children, you will be offering them the family love which they have not been privileged
with, you will be presenting to them a reason to live as normal as you and us.
You may be assisting with daily routines helping cook and feed the children, playing with
them, and devising games for their leisure after school and on weekends. Through all that you
do, the individual attention and love that you give the children will last in their memories for a
lifetime. The single most important factor in the development of young children is relationships
with caring adults. Whether you have a background in childcare or simply enjoy caring for
young children, a smile or hug can be a meaningful and long-term contribution.
In addition, the dialogue and interaction with local staff provides a rare opportunity for you to
share ideas with them and build morale. The most important attributes needed for these
placements are an open heart and a love for spending time with children. In some placements
you will quickly pick up on the daily routine while in others you may need to be more creative
in coming up with ideas.


Description – Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project
Activity/Tour
The initiation for orphan’s children program grew out as a result of an increase in the number
of orphans in the villages the pathetic living condition due to lack of support once they loose
their parents. The organization therefore identified, as a priority to start a child care program
center to cater for the orphans and the vulnerable children from the 3 yrs to 12 yrs.
Supporting these children has been a great challenge and volunteers have lent an upper hand
with the aim of creating opportunities where unprivileged children can have equal opportunity
to grow.
Most of the time volunteers will be teaching English and assisting the kids with creative
activities such as painting, drawing and dancing.
In addition to this, volunteers help in the kitchen preparing meals, and washing dishes and
clothes.
volunteers story telling skills will be put to good use inspiring and motivating the children. In
collaboration with other local partners, together in one spirit, and with your kind assistance, let
us revive their hope by providing a healthy environment for a meaningful future life.
Your program begins upon arrival in Nairobi with a comprehensive orientation facilitated by
our volunteer coordinator briefing volunteers a head of their participation to prepare them for
any anticipated challenges. But if you decided to go directly to the placement, your orientation
will be done at the placement by our supervisor with the help of other experts at the host
community level.
Age range, type of group
family, couples, singles, youth and groups
Policies & Restrictions
Must be 18 yrs and over
*have a positive attitude
*Be ready to adopt the living conditions in the village
*English speaking
Volunteer’s responsibilities
•Helping the children in conversational English and assignments.
•Supervise the children to clean up and dress up.
•Supervise their studies and assignments.
•Share their food; sit by them to see them eat.
•Prepare them for schools, check their dresses.
•Design, teach, organize and play games (educational and environmental).
Program Objectives
•To offer support, care and family for the orphans and vulnerable.
•To develop their mental and moral sense of belonging and responsibility.
•To create a platform for volunteers mentor the children and offer them cross cultural
exposure.
Program Duration and Dates.
Program is opened to volunteers all year round. Volunteers can spend from two weeks
onwards on the program.
Airport Pick up/Orientation
Volunteers will be picked up from the airport and transferred to their places of stay upon
arrival. The pre-departure information to the placement and program is done to offer
volunteers a clear picture and sensitivities of the people in the community of work. Orientation
is at the placement including basic local language, syllabus and how to go about things in the
community in terms of transport, food, water, socialization, etc.
Who can volunteer in children program in orphanages? Anybody can volunteer in this program
as long as you are 18 years or more. It is regardless of your profession, skill or experience.
You can volunteer as a team or an individual. You should understand that you will not do
anything that may stigmatize any of the people you meet in the course of your work. You need
to have an open mind and a willing heart.
How will a volunteer see his/her contribution after the program?
•You will see how valuable your love has been shared among the children.
•You will realize how important the knowledge you have about care or recreation, no matter
how little, has been in the creation of joy and hope for many young ones.
•Your contribution to the development of the children will be well counted years to come.
How will you benefit from volunteering in this program?
•You would discover more of yourself.
•You would have gotten for yourself more love.
•Your experience and understanding for children will grow.
•It shall be a great holiday break in an environment of pure love.
APPLY IT NOW HERE
…….Apply for this program……


HIV/AIDS Program
Due to poverty syndrome that has escalated the nation, people often avoid attending health
facilities because they don’t have something to pay from their own pockets and because of
this reason, most of the people encounter premature death as a result of depression and
inability to take care of themselves.
The impact of HIV/AIDS is deepening and getting worse as the economy continues to
deteroriate. The need for action to effectively control, manage, provide support for those
affected by the disease and prevent its further spread is urgent.
This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to care for people with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers
work at special clinics for HIV/AIDS patients providing care and support and directly with local
community based organization providing support, counseling and programs for those
unfortunate enough to be infected. As a volunteer you can help the casualties suffering from
opportunistic diseases to reverse the quality of life in many communities. There is a lot to
learn and experience working on these projects. Most of the persons living with HIV/AIDS
receive care from the relatives mostly children of the patients at their own homes. We all as
human beings have responsibilities for one another.
Volunteer’s responsibilities
•You offer care and support for HIV/AIDS infected and affected children and people.
•Volunteer’s intervention is required and very welcomed to help care for the patients who have
often been left out of the social circle due to their condition.
•Engage in educational and training activities meant to increase awareness and stop the
epidemic of HIV/AIDS in the Kenyan communities.
•Assist in vocational training for the HIV infected persons who have either lost their jobs or
unemployed
•Home and school visitation for the children who are rendered Orphans or vulnerable due to
the direct and indirect effect of the HIV/AIDS on them.
•Other activities set out by the community based organization shall be among your
responsibilities
Organizations who work on the HIV/AIDS problem have established different community
outreach programs such as hospital care, recreational and educational programs, voluntary
counseling and testing, and educational seminars and conferences on the virus within the
local community.
Program Objectives.
•To offer education, sensitization, care and support for affected and infected people.
•To offer a peer education, educational campaign and awareness for the youth on the
preventive measures and dangers of the disease.
•To expand the volunteer’s knowledge on the dangers and socio-economic problems
associated with HIV/AIDS so there can be an increasing global action and awareness.
•To promote greater community residents participatory role and the sense of responsibility for
development projects to boost maintenance and sustainability of such projects.
•To promote friendliness between volunteers’ community and that of the beneficiary
communities.
•To offer volunteers deeper understanding and experience of other cultures and economies.


Program Duration and Dates
The HIV/AIDS Program is opened to volunteers all year round. Volunteers can spend a
minimum of two weeks to one year on the program.
Airport Pick up/Orientation
Volunteers will be picked up from the airport and transferred to their places of stay upon
arrival. The pre-departure information to the placement and program is done to offer
volunteers a clear picture and sensitivities of the people in the community of work. Orientation
is at the placement including basic local language, syllabus and how to go about things in the
community in terms of transport, food, water, socialization, etc.


Who can volunteer in HIV/AIDS Program?
This program is open to anyone who wants to share their love, time and compassion with the
HIV/AIDS patients. There are no specific qualifications required, however you should
understand that you will not do anything that may stigmatize any of the people you meet in the
course of your work. You need to have an open mind and a willing heart.
How can a volunteer instantly identify his contributions after participation?
•Life will be better for those infected with HIV/AIDS as you attend to them with love and care
they do not get from their family and friends, by this you will see yourself become a friend to
someone few people understand and smile with.
•Family and friends shall gain a better understanding of the disease or problem and what is
required of them for the affected person.
•Tears will be shed during your departure by those you are leaving behind having developed a
passion and such a great joy felt by the affected persons during your participation and your
work, love and commitment. Such a great love you have brought to someone in need.
•There will be a greater awareness of the disease or problems in the work community,
especially among the students and youth to be approached with educational programs.
How will you benefit from volunteering in this program?
•You will be proud of yourself for positively affecting someone’s life in your own means to
change.
•You will discover more about yourself to and what you are capable of doing on your own
which will definitely help you in making many vital decisions like your future career etc.
•You will experience a true and pure culture of a different kind in different communities.
•You will enhance on your knowledge on life, society, care the HIV/AIDS disease and its effect
on people.
•It shall be such a great adventure and experience of a life time.
•Opportunity to make friends with people from different background.
•An opportunity to acquire knowledge for educating your peers back home about the disease.
APPLY IT NOW HERE
…….Apply for this program……



Teaching in Local Schools
We have a variety of programs that educate both children and youth in various capacities.
Access to education changes life of Kenya children and it allows them to break the vicious
cycle of poverty they would otherwise be destined for. Through education they can gain
valuable skills that can further also in development of the community and themselves.
Volunteers teach in public schools in a variety of subjects areas e.g. science, math and
English. Volunteers must be native English speakers, have a good command in oral and
spoken English, be flexible, patient and passion and love for teaching and cross cultural
experience.


This is a very good opportunity for volunteer interns
with an educational background to gain some
experience in their desired profession. These schools
are in the remote villages and urban areas
experiencing shortage of qualified teachers who are
unable to handle the overwhelming number of
students in a single class. This has called for a great
need of volunteers who can speak and write English
to assist these communities.
Volunteers shall teach Basic English science and
mathematics, others may include sex and reproductive education, Socio-economical and
psychological empowerment, games and physical education. No qualifications are needed to
be a volunteer teacher. If you can read and write and is 18 years and over, you are qualified to
volunteer as a teacher.
Volunteers will handle students with the age between 10-15 years in primary schools and
students between 15 to 18 years in secondary schools depending on the class. The role of the
volunteer goes far beyond assisting teaching. Children are attracted to school by the presence
of volunteers and your presence also is a proven moral booster for parents and the limited
teachers as well as a great inspiration for students.
Volunteer’s responsibilities
•Prepare lesson notes.
•Organize learning materials.
•Develop a teaching method.
•Teach classes through lecturing, discussions and demonstration.
•Discuss output and methods with fellow teachers and supervisor.
•Access the performance of the students through work assignments etc.
•Organize recreational games with students.


Program objectives
• First to help us encourage the children to come to school, keep them in the classrooms and
have the interest in learning.
•To compliment the effort of the teachers to offer proper education to all to fight poverty, crime
and dependency within the community.
•To help the deprived acquire better and competitive education to pursue further studies and
jobs.
•To enable the Organization identify brilliant but needy students in such communities through
the reports of volunteers and help offer scholarships for further studies.
•To encourage the children and their parents to love school. Due to the lack of teachers,
students’ performance has been nothing to help them pursue further studies or some other
jobs. After the primary education, they end up in the same old form of sustenance so the
parents and even the youth see school attendance as a waste of time and choose to drop out.
By offering volunteers into these communities, lack of teachers will be managed whiles quality
education shall be offered these children.
•To promote culture exchange that will take place between the volunteers and the residents of
the communities/villages in which differing ideas, abilities, backgrounds and needs are
fostered and valued, and where those with diverse backgrounds and experiences are able to
participate and contribute towards development.
•To create inter relationship between volunteers and that of the communities deprived but rich
in culture.
•To offer the volunteer an opportunity to make a positive contribution into the lives of a
disadvantaged to satisfy his/her social conscience.
•To enable KVCDP receive proper problem assessment of the villages/communities to further
enable us direct the right programs into the communities.
Program Duration and Dates.
The teaching Program is opened to volunteers all year round except in the months of April,
August and December when the schools remain closed for holidays. Volunteers can spend a
minimum of two weeks to one year on the program.
Airport Pick up/Orientation.
Volunteers will be picked up from the airport and transferred to their places of stay upon
arrival. The pre-departure information to the placement and program is done to offer
volunteers a clear picture and sensitivities of the people in the community of work. Orientation
is at the placement including basic local language, syllabus and how to go about things in the
community in terms of transport, food, water, socialization, etc.
Who can volunteer in Teaching Program in Kenya?
A volunteer in this program can be anyone at the age of 18 years and above regardless of
your profession, skill or experience. All you need is the will to contribute to the lives of these
communities. We accept group volunteers or an individual. Not only is your participation on
your project of great help to the local communities, but so is the boost to the local economy
that volunteers creates while they are visiting.
Volunteer benefits.
•You will be proud of yourself for positively affecting someone’s life in your own means to
change.
•You will discover more about yourself to and what you are capable of doing on your own
which will definitely help you in making many vital decisions like your future career etc.
•You will experience a true and pure culture of a different kind.
•You will enhance on your knowledge on life, society, politics and problem solving skills and
approach.
•It shall be such a great adventure and experience of a life time.
•Opportunity to make friends with people from different background.
APPLY IT NOW HERE
                       …….Apply for this program……




                       Football Coaching in Kenya.
In addition to the obvious physical and mental benefits that regular exercise provides, there
are many inherit life-skills to be learned, such as the importance of team-work, communication
and discipline. As volunteers participate on sports projects, it is a way for Lecden-Kenya to
promote peace, unity and development and also to harness the potential in many young
children to take to professional football as a career.


Volunteers will help in developing passion for sports such as football, basketball, volleyball
etc. among school and community kids. Volunteers will also assists in coaching training drills,
coordinating skills, and organizing competitions among sports men and women. This project
involve placement at a local school or with a local football club.
Volunteers will help in developing passion in sports like football, basketball, volleyball etc
among school and community kids. Volunteers will assists in training drills, coordinating skills
and organizing competitions among sports men and women.
PROJECT DURATION: Always open all year round and can spend a minimum of 2 weeks.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS:
Typically volunteers are accommodated with a host family. Basically, there are three meals a
day which are mostly breakfast, lunch and dinner but in some exceptions you could be
provided with just two meals a day depending on your project locations so please we advice
prospective volunteers make provision for the exceptions.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO SUPPORT.
Set of jerseys, keepers gloves, footballs, boots, whistles and other sporting staff.
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                       Environmental Conservation
                       It is from here that we get our food, clean water, herbs, medicines and
                       raw materials. In this program, we try to bring an end to the habit of
                       misusing this natural capital but instead renew it and even make it
                       better than we found it. It is this practice that will lead to maintenance of
                       global biodiversity, fruitful productivity and steady resilience of
                       ecological systems.


                       Volunteer’s responsibilities
Volunteers work on a wide variety of activities,:-
•Help to plant trees in areas where deforestation has been the order of the day
•Teaching environmental awareness to planting trees within the community
•Encourage establishment of tree nurseries, Soil cover e.g. grass, shrubs on fallow parcels
and building a gabion to curb erosion, use of conventional insecticides and herbicides that are
environment friendly, and Flower gardening to make our homes and the environment beautiful
and a place worth residing.
Program Objectives
•Create a habitat for our wildlife
•To bring back life to our environment by making it healthy and natural
Program Duration.
•Program is opened to volunteers all year round. Volunteers can spend from two weeks
onwards on the program.
Who can volunteer? Anybody can volunteer in this program as long as you are 18 years or
more. It is regardless of your profession, however, specialized skills and expertise will be used
accordingly.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living
conditions, be flexible and patient.
Volunteer Benefits
•You would discover more of yourself and be happy to bring back life to nature
•You would have gotten for yourself more experience and how capable you are to work so
hard.
•Your experience and understanding for environmental issues would be even more
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VolunTravel in Kenya.
Volunteers can either spend 1-12 weeks on any one of the projects or combine it with their
safari travel. We ensure that volunteers involved enjoy a totally unique experience all year
round not just summer. The programs includes teaching in remote rural primary and
secondary schools, work in Kenyan children orphanages giving hope to the needy children,
environmental conservation, working as community health worker in hospital, assisting in
administrative work and many more as per the interest of volunteers.
Travel in Kenya
-Location: Varies
-Start & Duration: Volunteers can begin our placements based on their choice program dates.
Qualifications: 18+ years, Volunteers participating in the health care must have appropriate
training and certification (to be presented during
placement)


Languages: English speaking
Experience Required: None
 Participants: Open to worldwide participants both individual and group volunteers.
 Living arrangements: Home stays and others.
 Post program service: include debriefing and certificate of completion.
 Volunteers are given the opportunity to choose a volunTravel package of their interest from
 the options given below:-
 …….Apply for this program……




Volunteer work expectation

Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 4 to 6 hours a day, 5 days a week from
Monday to Saturday. Sundays are days off. Volunteers are able to work beyond this
minimum commitment.

It is vital that you are flexible and willing to adapt to situations as they arise. You cannot
predict what each day may bring. We also ask that you are prepared to follow any rules
set by us or our partners to ensure continuity of the program. New initiatives you may
wish to set up at your project should be discussed with VICDA and your project director
supervisor before implementation to ensure that what you set up is appropriate for the
project.

Accommodation

Volunteers in the Teaching, Medical/Health and HIV/AIDS program will be
accommodated in a homestay situation. While volunteers in the Children's program may
be accommodated in either a homestay, volunteer dormitory, or at the Children's Home
they are working in.

Accommodation at homestays is with everyday members of the community who have
invited international volunteers into their homes. Each host situation is different in terms
of the number and make-up of people living in the house, their personal circumstances,
style of accommodation, and their expectation of you as a guest in their home.

Volunteer dormitory accommodation is where volunteers live together in a house located
near their placement and are cared for by househelp.

Accommodation at a Children's Home is located onsite and provides the volunteer with
separate sleeping quarters from the children. Volunteers are cared for by the Home's
staff.

Accommodation providers have been selected to ensure volunteer well-being and
comfort, to maintain safety and security, and to give an insight into Kenyan life. Take the
opportunity to get to know those at your accommodation. You have a unique opportunity
to learn a different way of living and culture. Make the most of it!

What you can expect

Volunteers can expect to share a room with one to three other volunteers. Bedding, such
as sheets, blankets, pillows, is provided however volunteers will need to supply their own
mosquito nets. Mosquito nets cost less than US$10 and can be purchased in Nairobi on
day two of Orientation.

Living is basic, but comfortable. In urban areas accommodation is modern relative to
rural areas. Houses will generally have electricity, running water, hot water and flushing
toilets. Internet, telephone, ATMs, supermarkets, and restaurants are an easy travel
distance from accommodation. Public transport is readily accessible and just a short
walk from most urban accommodation sites.

In contrast, rural accommodation may not have electricity or running water. Common to
all houses are bucket baths, squat toilets and boiled hot water. Internet, bank or ATMs,
supermarkets, and restaurants are located in the nearest town which will require public
transport to get to. Public transport is available but will normally require volunteers to
walk a distance to get to.

Both urban and rural accommodation will not have telephones. For this reason it is
recommended volunteers buy a local mobile phone to keep in contact with family and
friends at home, other volunteers and program staff. Volunteers will have an opportunity
to buy a mobile phone on day two of Orientation and the cost is upwards of US$30.
Remember to keep an eye on international calling charges.

Meals

Volunteers will be served two meals per day: breakfast and dinner. While meals will
differ from accommodation to accommodation, volunteers can expect the style of food
served to be in keeping with the traditional Kenyan diet. An example of the types of meals
served:

Breakfast: bread with jam, fruit, and chai tea.

Dinner: a typical dinner includes three dishes of the following: beans, rice, potatoes,
meat, spinach, cabbage, mixed vegetables, or chapatti.

Please note that snack food is not provided as part of the meals supplied at your
accommodation.

As you can see the Kenyan diet is made up of mostly carbohydrate dishes and meat
served at most one to two times a week. For most, this will be a new way of eating and
you may like to consider supplementing your diet with vitamins and perhaps purchasing
food from a local market or supermarket. If your diet differs from the foods listed above,
let your accommodation provider know so not to cause any confusion about your eating
habits.

Water

As it is not advisable to drink tap water we recommend that you purchase bottled water.
This is widely available in Kenya and you can expect to pay about US$10 per week. This
would provide you with 2 liters of water per day. Be sure to check that the seals are not
broken.

Boiled water is another good option for safe drinking water. The Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/contentWaterTreatment.aspx)
recommends boiling water as the best method for making water safe to drink. Boiling
water as recommended will kill bacterial, parasitic, and viral causes of diarrhea.
Directions for boiling water: boil water vigorously for 1 minute and allow it to cool to
room temperature (do not add ice).

Where to buy? What you can buy?

Kenya has a large number of outlets where food is sold, ranging from small outdoor
markets to large supermarkets, and roadside eateries to world famous restaurants.
Prices vary greatly. You can expect to pay what you would in your own country when
buying food from a supermarket or eating at a restaurant, while small markets and
roadside eateries offer a much cheaper price option.

Transport

Your transport from your arrival location to the volunteer accommodation, and during
Orientation is covered by the program fee. Once Orientation is complete volunteers are
transferred to their program locations. Volunteers, in most cases, will be accommodated
a reasonable walking distance from their project location and will be able to walk to
work each day. For those who are accommodated outside of a reasonable walking
distance and when public transport is available, money for transport will be provided.
Note: any transport money provided in this instance is at the discretion of VICDA.

Transport on departure from the program is not covered by the program fee. Volunteers
will need to organise and pay for their own transport when leaving the program.

Getting around Kenya

Kenya has about 250 airports and airstrips (of vastly varying quality) and plenty of
airlines connecting Nairobi with Mombasa, Kisumu, Nanyuki, Malindi, Lamu and the
national parks/reserves of Amboseli, Masai Mara and Samburu. Flying around Kenya
and its neighboring countries is a relatively safe way to cover a lot of ground.
Traveling by train between Nairobi and Mombasa is also a popular form of transport.

Kenya has a good network of regular buses, matatus (usually minibuses), shared-taxis
and private taxis which will get you where you need to go; from home to the closest town
or the neighboring country. To reduce any safety risks, only travel with recommended
bus companies and taxi drivers and never travel by matatu at night. Cycling is best done
in rural areas due to the chaotic traffic on the main roads, but the distances between
towns and the poor condition of roads needs to be kept in mind.

Communication

Keeping in touch by post, telephone and email is generally easy, but sometimes not
reliable.

Telephone

Kenya's telephone system is improving but the network is limited to main towns and often
breaks down in times of heavy usage or bad weather conditions.

Volunteer accommodations do not have telephones, but phone booths are usually located
in the cities. Most Kenyans however, rely on mobile phones to keep in contact with the
outside world. For this reason we recommend volunteers buy a local mobile phone to
keep in contact with family and friends at home, other volunteers and program staff.
(Volunteers will have an opportunity to buy a mobile phone on day two of Orientation
and cost upwards of US$30. Remember to keep an eye on international calling charges.)

Internet Services

IT has picked up rapidly in Kenya. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and
you can expect to pay around US$1 for an hour of internet use. The internet is slow but it
is a much cheaper option for keeping in touch with family and friends at home than
telephone.

Post

There are several post offices in Kenya scattered around the country. The post, on
average, takes a few days to Europe and around ten days to North America, Australia
and New Zealand; times from these places to Kenya are slightly longer. It is a good idea
to keep copies of letters or photo disks just incase they get lost in the post and we
recommend not sending valuables just in case they go missing also.

Electricity

Electricity runs in cities and towns but not in extremely rural areas. Power cuts do
occur, so a power surge protector for sensitive equipment and a torch and or head lamp
are good ideas. Kenya's electrical system is characterized by 240 volts AC, 50Hz with a
rectangular blade 3 pin plug (http://kropla.com/!g.htm).

Free Time

Volunteers are free to do as they please during down time. For most, free time will be on
weekends, public holidays and after volunteer duties are done for the day.

You can use free time to prepare for any future work or activities you may wish to plan.
Some volunteers choose to help in other programs when they have free time. You may
like to meet up with other volunteers during your free time to swap ideas or simply spend
time with them. You may also like to visit local sights of interest.

If you are considering traveling around Kenya and neighboring countries we recommend
you take the necessary safety precautions and the advice of our partner organisation and
trusted locals. If you would like to discover Kenya by joining a safari you may like to
consult our partner who can put you in touch with providers of safari packages at
competitive rates. Organizing a safari can be done while in Kenya.

Number of Volunteers

The Kenya program usually has between 30 and 80 volunteers per month, but the
number of volunteers varies depending on the season. Generally you are placed with
one to three other volunteers at your project.

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  • 2. You may be assisting with daily routines helping cook and feed the children, playing with them, and devising games for their leisure after school and on weekends. Through all that you do, the individual attention and love that you give the children will last in their memories for a lifetime. The single most important factor in the development of young children is relationships with caring adults. Whether you have a background in childcare or simply enjoy caring for young children, a smile or hug can be a meaningful and long-term contribution. In addition, the dialogue and interaction with local staff provides a rare opportunity for you to share ideas with them and build morale. The most important attributes needed for these placements are an open heart and a love for spending time with children. In some placements you will quickly pick up on the daily routine while in others you may need to be more creative in coming up with ideas. Description – Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project Activity/Tour The initiation for orphan’s children program grew out as a result of an increase in the number of orphans in the villages the pathetic living condition due to lack of support once they loose their parents. The organization therefore identified, as a priority to start a child care program center to cater for the orphans and the vulnerable children from the 3 yrs to 12 yrs. Supporting these children has been a great challenge and volunteers have lent an upper hand with the aim of creating opportunities where unprivileged children can have equal opportunity to grow. Most of the time volunteers will be teaching English and assisting the kids with creative activities such as painting, drawing and dancing. In addition to this, volunteers help in the kitchen preparing meals, and washing dishes and clothes. volunteers story telling skills will be put to good use inspiring and motivating the children. In collaboration with other local partners, together in one spirit, and with your kind assistance, let us revive their hope by providing a healthy environment for a meaningful future life. Your program begins upon arrival in Nairobi with a comprehensive orientation facilitated by our volunteer coordinator briefing volunteers a head of their participation to prepare them for any anticipated challenges. But if you decided to go directly to the placement, your orientation will be done at the placement by our supervisor with the help of other experts at the host community level. Age range, type of group family, couples, singles, youth and groups Policies & Restrictions Must be 18 yrs and over *have a positive attitude *Be ready to adopt the living conditions in the village *English speaking Volunteer’s responsibilities •Helping the children in conversational English and assignments. •Supervise the children to clean up and dress up.
  • 3. •Supervise their studies and assignments. •Share their food; sit by them to see them eat. •Prepare them for schools, check their dresses. •Design, teach, organize and play games (educational and environmental). Program Objectives •To offer support, care and family for the orphans and vulnerable. •To develop their mental and moral sense of belonging and responsibility. •To create a platform for volunteers mentor the children and offer them cross cultural exposure. Program Duration and Dates. Program is opened to volunteers all year round. Volunteers can spend from two weeks onwards on the program. Airport Pick up/Orientation Volunteers will be picked up from the airport and transferred to their places of stay upon arrival. The pre-departure information to the placement and program is done to offer volunteers a clear picture and sensitivities of the people in the community of work. Orientation is at the placement including basic local language, syllabus and how to go about things in the community in terms of transport, food, water, socialization, etc. Who can volunteer in children program in orphanages? Anybody can volunteer in this program as long as you are 18 years or more. It is regardless of your profession, skill or experience. You can volunteer as a team or an individual. You should understand that you will not do anything that may stigmatize any of the people you meet in the course of your work. You need to have an open mind and a willing heart. How will a volunteer see his/her contribution after the program? •You will see how valuable your love has been shared among the children. •You will realize how important the knowledge you have about care or recreation, no matter how little, has been in the creation of joy and hope for many young ones. •Your contribution to the development of the children will be well counted years to come. How will you benefit from volunteering in this program? •You would discover more of yourself. •You would have gotten for yourself more love. •Your experience and understanding for children will grow. •It shall be a great holiday break in an environment of pure love. APPLY IT NOW HERE …….Apply for this program…… HIV/AIDS Program Due to poverty syndrome that has escalated the nation, people often avoid attending health facilities because they don’t have something to pay from their own pockets and because of
  • 4. this reason, most of the people encounter premature death as a result of depression and inability to take care of themselves. The impact of HIV/AIDS is deepening and getting worse as the economy continues to deteroriate. The need for action to effectively control, manage, provide support for those affected by the disease and prevent its further spread is urgent. This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to care for people with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers work at special clinics for HIV/AIDS patients providing care and support and directly with local community based organization providing support, counseling and programs for those unfortunate enough to be infected. As a volunteer you can help the casualties suffering from opportunistic diseases to reverse the quality of life in many communities. There is a lot to learn and experience working on these projects. Most of the persons living with HIV/AIDS receive care from the relatives mostly children of the patients at their own homes. We all as human beings have responsibilities for one another. Volunteer’s responsibilities •You offer care and support for HIV/AIDS infected and affected children and people. •Volunteer’s intervention is required and very welcomed to help care for the patients who have often been left out of the social circle due to their condition. •Engage in educational and training activities meant to increase awareness and stop the epidemic of HIV/AIDS in the Kenyan communities. •Assist in vocational training for the HIV infected persons who have either lost their jobs or unemployed •Home and school visitation for the children who are rendered Orphans or vulnerable due to the direct and indirect effect of the HIV/AIDS on them. •Other activities set out by the community based organization shall be among your responsibilities Organizations who work on the HIV/AIDS problem have established different community outreach programs such as hospital care, recreational and educational programs, voluntary counseling and testing, and educational seminars and conferences on the virus within the local community. Program Objectives. •To offer education, sensitization, care and support for affected and infected people. •To offer a peer education, educational campaign and awareness for the youth on the preventive measures and dangers of the disease. •To expand the volunteer’s knowledge on the dangers and socio-economic problems associated with HIV/AIDS so there can be an increasing global action and awareness. •To promote greater community residents participatory role and the sense of responsibility for development projects to boost maintenance and sustainability of such projects. •To promote friendliness between volunteers’ community and that of the beneficiary communities. •To offer volunteers deeper understanding and experience of other cultures and economies. Program Duration and Dates
  • 5. The HIV/AIDS Program is opened to volunteers all year round. Volunteers can spend a minimum of two weeks to one year on the program. Airport Pick up/Orientation Volunteers will be picked up from the airport and transferred to their places of stay upon arrival. The pre-departure information to the placement and program is done to offer volunteers a clear picture and sensitivities of the people in the community of work. Orientation is at the placement including basic local language, syllabus and how to go about things in the community in terms of transport, food, water, socialization, etc. Who can volunteer in HIV/AIDS Program? This program is open to anyone who wants to share their love, time and compassion with the HIV/AIDS patients. There are no specific qualifications required, however you should understand that you will not do anything that may stigmatize any of the people you meet in the course of your work. You need to have an open mind and a willing heart. How can a volunteer instantly identify his contributions after participation? •Life will be better for those infected with HIV/AIDS as you attend to them with love and care they do not get from their family and friends, by this you will see yourself become a friend to someone few people understand and smile with. •Family and friends shall gain a better understanding of the disease or problem and what is required of them for the affected person. •Tears will be shed during your departure by those you are leaving behind having developed a passion and such a great joy felt by the affected persons during your participation and your work, love and commitment. Such a great love you have brought to someone in need. •There will be a greater awareness of the disease or problems in the work community, especially among the students and youth to be approached with educational programs. How will you benefit from volunteering in this program? •You will be proud of yourself for positively affecting someone’s life in your own means to change. •You will discover more about yourself to and what you are capable of doing on your own which will definitely help you in making many vital decisions like your future career etc. •You will experience a true and pure culture of a different kind in different communities. •You will enhance on your knowledge on life, society, care the HIV/AIDS disease and its effect on people. •It shall be such a great adventure and experience of a life time. •Opportunity to make friends with people from different background. •An opportunity to acquire knowledge for educating your peers back home about the disease. APPLY IT NOW HERE …….Apply for this program…… Teaching in Local Schools
  • 6. We have a variety of programs that educate both children and youth in various capacities. Access to education changes life of Kenya children and it allows them to break the vicious cycle of poverty they would otherwise be destined for. Through education they can gain valuable skills that can further also in development of the community and themselves. Volunteers teach in public schools in a variety of subjects areas e.g. science, math and English. Volunteers must be native English speakers, have a good command in oral and spoken English, be flexible, patient and passion and love for teaching and cross cultural experience. This is a very good opportunity for volunteer interns with an educational background to gain some experience in their desired profession. These schools are in the remote villages and urban areas experiencing shortage of qualified teachers who are unable to handle the overwhelming number of students in a single class. This has called for a great need of volunteers who can speak and write English to assist these communities. Volunteers shall teach Basic English science and mathematics, others may include sex and reproductive education, Socio-economical and psychological empowerment, games and physical education. No qualifications are needed to be a volunteer teacher. If you can read and write and is 18 years and over, you are qualified to volunteer as a teacher. Volunteers will handle students with the age between 10-15 years in primary schools and students between 15 to 18 years in secondary schools depending on the class. The role of the volunteer goes far beyond assisting teaching. Children are attracted to school by the presence of volunteers and your presence also is a proven moral booster for parents and the limited teachers as well as a great inspiration for students. Volunteer’s responsibilities •Prepare lesson notes. •Organize learning materials. •Develop a teaching method. •Teach classes through lecturing, discussions and demonstration. •Discuss output and methods with fellow teachers and supervisor. •Access the performance of the students through work assignments etc. •Organize recreational games with students. Program objectives • First to help us encourage the children to come to school, keep them in the classrooms and have the interest in learning. •To compliment the effort of the teachers to offer proper education to all to fight poverty, crime and dependency within the community. •To help the deprived acquire better and competitive education to pursue further studies and jobs.
  • 7. •To enable the Organization identify brilliant but needy students in such communities through the reports of volunteers and help offer scholarships for further studies. •To encourage the children and their parents to love school. Due to the lack of teachers, students’ performance has been nothing to help them pursue further studies or some other jobs. After the primary education, they end up in the same old form of sustenance so the parents and even the youth see school attendance as a waste of time and choose to drop out. By offering volunteers into these communities, lack of teachers will be managed whiles quality education shall be offered these children. •To promote culture exchange that will take place between the volunteers and the residents of the communities/villages in which differing ideas, abilities, backgrounds and needs are fostered and valued, and where those with diverse backgrounds and experiences are able to participate and contribute towards development. •To create inter relationship between volunteers and that of the communities deprived but rich in culture. •To offer the volunteer an opportunity to make a positive contribution into the lives of a disadvantaged to satisfy his/her social conscience. •To enable KVCDP receive proper problem assessment of the villages/communities to further enable us direct the right programs into the communities. Program Duration and Dates. The teaching Program is opened to volunteers all year round except in the months of April, August and December when the schools remain closed for holidays. Volunteers can spend a minimum of two weeks to one year on the program. Airport Pick up/Orientation. Volunteers will be picked up from the airport and transferred to their places of stay upon arrival. The pre-departure information to the placement and program is done to offer volunteers a clear picture and sensitivities of the people in the community of work. Orientation is at the placement including basic local language, syllabus and how to go about things in the community in terms of transport, food, water, socialization, etc. Who can volunteer in Teaching Program in Kenya? A volunteer in this program can be anyone at the age of 18 years and above regardless of your profession, skill or experience. All you need is the will to contribute to the lives of these communities. We accept group volunteers or an individual. Not only is your participation on your project of great help to the local communities, but so is the boost to the local economy that volunteers creates while they are visiting. Volunteer benefits. •You will be proud of yourself for positively affecting someone’s life in your own means to change. •You will discover more about yourself to and what you are capable of doing on your own which will definitely help you in making many vital decisions like your future career etc. •You will experience a true and pure culture of a different kind. •You will enhance on your knowledge on life, society, politics and problem solving skills and approach. •It shall be such a great adventure and experience of a life time. •Opportunity to make friends with people from different background.
  • 8. APPLY IT NOW HERE …….Apply for this program…… Football Coaching in Kenya. In addition to the obvious physical and mental benefits that regular exercise provides, there are many inherit life-skills to be learned, such as the importance of team-work, communication and discipline. As volunteers participate on sports projects, it is a way for Lecden-Kenya to promote peace, unity and development and also to harness the potential in many young children to take to professional football as a career. Volunteers will help in developing passion for sports such as football, basketball, volleyball etc. among school and community kids. Volunteers will also assists in coaching training drills, coordinating skills, and organizing competitions among sports men and women. This project involve placement at a local school or with a local football club. Volunteers will help in developing passion in sports like football, basketball, volleyball etc among school and community kids. Volunteers will assists in training drills, coordinating skills and organizing competitions among sports men and women. PROJECT DURATION: Always open all year round and can spend a minimum of 2 weeks. ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS: Typically volunteers are accommodated with a host family. Basically, there are three meals a day which are mostly breakfast, lunch and dinner but in some exceptions you could be provided with just two meals a day depending on your project locations so please we advice prospective volunteers make provision for the exceptions. WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO SUPPORT. Set of jerseys, keepers gloves, footballs, boots, whistles and other sporting staff. APPLY IT NOW HERE …….Apply for this program…… Environmental Conservation It is from here that we get our food, clean water, herbs, medicines and raw materials. In this program, we try to bring an end to the habit of misusing this natural capital but instead renew it and even make it better than we found it. It is this practice that will lead to maintenance of global biodiversity, fruitful productivity and steady resilience of ecological systems. Volunteer’s responsibilities Volunteers work on a wide variety of activities,:- •Help to plant trees in areas where deforestation has been the order of the day
  • 9. •Teaching environmental awareness to planting trees within the community •Encourage establishment of tree nurseries, Soil cover e.g. grass, shrubs on fallow parcels and building a gabion to curb erosion, use of conventional insecticides and herbicides that are environment friendly, and Flower gardening to make our homes and the environment beautiful and a place worth residing. Program Objectives •Create a habitat for our wildlife •To bring back life to our environment by making it healthy and natural Program Duration. •Program is opened to volunteers all year round. Volunteers can spend from two weeks onwards on the program. Who can volunteer? Anybody can volunteer in this program as long as you are 18 years or more. It is regardless of your profession, however, specialized skills and expertise will be used accordingly. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. Volunteer Benefits •You would discover more of yourself and be happy to bring back life to nature •You would have gotten for yourself more experience and how capable you are to work so hard. •Your experience and understanding for environmental issues would be even more APPLY IT NOW HERE …….Apply for this program…… VolunTravel in Kenya. Volunteers can either spend 1-12 weeks on any one of the projects or combine it with their safari travel. We ensure that volunteers involved enjoy a totally unique experience all year round not just summer. The programs includes teaching in remote rural primary and secondary schools, work in Kenyan children orphanages giving hope to the needy children, environmental conservation, working as community health worker in hospital, assisting in administrative work and many more as per the interest of volunteers. Travel in Kenya -Location: Varies -Start & Duration: Volunteers can begin our placements based on their choice program dates. Qualifications: 18+ years, Volunteers participating in the health care must have appropriate training and certification (to be presented during placement) Languages: English speaking
  • 10. Experience Required: None Participants: Open to worldwide participants both individual and group volunteers. Living arrangements: Home stays and others. Post program service: include debriefing and certificate of completion. Volunteers are given the opportunity to choose a volunTravel package of their interest from the options given below:- …….Apply for this program…… Volunteer work expectation Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 4 to 6 hours a day, 5 days a week from Monday to Saturday. Sundays are days off. Volunteers are able to work beyond this minimum commitment. It is vital that you are flexible and willing to adapt to situations as they arise. You cannot predict what each day may bring. We also ask that you are prepared to follow any rules set by us or our partners to ensure continuity of the program. New initiatives you may wish to set up at your project should be discussed with VICDA and your project director supervisor before implementation to ensure that what you set up is appropriate for the project. Accommodation Volunteers in the Teaching, Medical/Health and HIV/AIDS program will be accommodated in a homestay situation. While volunteers in the Children's program may be accommodated in either a homestay, volunteer dormitory, or at the Children's Home they are working in. Accommodation at homestays is with everyday members of the community who have invited international volunteers into their homes. Each host situation is different in terms of the number and make-up of people living in the house, their personal circumstances, style of accommodation, and their expectation of you as a guest in their home. Volunteer dormitory accommodation is where volunteers live together in a house located near their placement and are cared for by househelp. Accommodation at a Children's Home is located onsite and provides the volunteer with separate sleeping quarters from the children. Volunteers are cared for by the Home's staff. Accommodation providers have been selected to ensure volunteer well-being and comfort, to maintain safety and security, and to give an insight into Kenyan life. Take the
  • 11. opportunity to get to know those at your accommodation. You have a unique opportunity to learn a different way of living and culture. Make the most of it! What you can expect Volunteers can expect to share a room with one to three other volunteers. Bedding, such as sheets, blankets, pillows, is provided however volunteers will need to supply their own mosquito nets. Mosquito nets cost less than US$10 and can be purchased in Nairobi on day two of Orientation. Living is basic, but comfortable. In urban areas accommodation is modern relative to rural areas. Houses will generally have electricity, running water, hot water and flushing toilets. Internet, telephone, ATMs, supermarkets, and restaurants are an easy travel distance from accommodation. Public transport is readily accessible and just a short walk from most urban accommodation sites. In contrast, rural accommodation may not have electricity or running water. Common to all houses are bucket baths, squat toilets and boiled hot water. Internet, bank or ATMs, supermarkets, and restaurants are located in the nearest town which will require public transport to get to. Public transport is available but will normally require volunteers to walk a distance to get to. Both urban and rural accommodation will not have telephones. For this reason it is recommended volunteers buy a local mobile phone to keep in contact with family and friends at home, other volunteers and program staff. Volunteers will have an opportunity to buy a mobile phone on day two of Orientation and the cost is upwards of US$30. Remember to keep an eye on international calling charges. Meals Volunteers will be served two meals per day: breakfast and dinner. While meals will differ from accommodation to accommodation, volunteers can expect the style of food served to be in keeping with the traditional Kenyan diet. An example of the types of meals served: Breakfast: bread with jam, fruit, and chai tea. Dinner: a typical dinner includes three dishes of the following: beans, rice, potatoes, meat, spinach, cabbage, mixed vegetables, or chapatti. Please note that snack food is not provided as part of the meals supplied at your accommodation. As you can see the Kenyan diet is made up of mostly carbohydrate dishes and meat served at most one to two times a week. For most, this will be a new way of eating and you may like to consider supplementing your diet with vitamins and perhaps purchasing
  • 12. food from a local market or supermarket. If your diet differs from the foods listed above, let your accommodation provider know so not to cause any confusion about your eating habits. Water As it is not advisable to drink tap water we recommend that you purchase bottled water. This is widely available in Kenya and you can expect to pay about US$10 per week. This would provide you with 2 liters of water per day. Be sure to check that the seals are not broken. Boiled water is another good option for safe drinking water. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/contentWaterTreatment.aspx) recommends boiling water as the best method for making water safe to drink. Boiling water as recommended will kill bacterial, parasitic, and viral causes of diarrhea. Directions for boiling water: boil water vigorously for 1 minute and allow it to cool to room temperature (do not add ice). Where to buy? What you can buy? Kenya has a large number of outlets where food is sold, ranging from small outdoor markets to large supermarkets, and roadside eateries to world famous restaurants. Prices vary greatly. You can expect to pay what you would in your own country when buying food from a supermarket or eating at a restaurant, while small markets and roadside eateries offer a much cheaper price option. Transport Your transport from your arrival location to the volunteer accommodation, and during Orientation is covered by the program fee. Once Orientation is complete volunteers are transferred to their program locations. Volunteers, in most cases, will be accommodated a reasonable walking distance from their project location and will be able to walk to work each day. For those who are accommodated outside of a reasonable walking distance and when public transport is available, money for transport will be provided. Note: any transport money provided in this instance is at the discretion of VICDA. Transport on departure from the program is not covered by the program fee. Volunteers will need to organise and pay for their own transport when leaving the program. Getting around Kenya Kenya has about 250 airports and airstrips (of vastly varying quality) and plenty of airlines connecting Nairobi with Mombasa, Kisumu, Nanyuki, Malindi, Lamu and the national parks/reserves of Amboseli, Masai Mara and Samburu. Flying around Kenya and its neighboring countries is a relatively safe way to cover a lot of ground.
  • 13. Traveling by train between Nairobi and Mombasa is also a popular form of transport. Kenya has a good network of regular buses, matatus (usually minibuses), shared-taxis and private taxis which will get you where you need to go; from home to the closest town or the neighboring country. To reduce any safety risks, only travel with recommended bus companies and taxi drivers and never travel by matatu at night. Cycling is best done in rural areas due to the chaotic traffic on the main roads, but the distances between towns and the poor condition of roads needs to be kept in mind. Communication Keeping in touch by post, telephone and email is generally easy, but sometimes not reliable. Telephone Kenya's telephone system is improving but the network is limited to main towns and often breaks down in times of heavy usage or bad weather conditions. Volunteer accommodations do not have telephones, but phone booths are usually located in the cities. Most Kenyans however, rely on mobile phones to keep in contact with the outside world. For this reason we recommend volunteers buy a local mobile phone to keep in contact with family and friends at home, other volunteers and program staff. (Volunteers will have an opportunity to buy a mobile phone on day two of Orientation and cost upwards of US$30. Remember to keep an eye on international calling charges.) Internet Services IT has picked up rapidly in Kenya. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and you can expect to pay around US$1 for an hour of internet use. The internet is slow but it is a much cheaper option for keeping in touch with family and friends at home than telephone. Post There are several post offices in Kenya scattered around the country. The post, on average, takes a few days to Europe and around ten days to North America, Australia and New Zealand; times from these places to Kenya are slightly longer. It is a good idea to keep copies of letters or photo disks just incase they get lost in the post and we recommend not sending valuables just in case they go missing also. Electricity Electricity runs in cities and towns but not in extremely rural areas. Power cuts do occur, so a power surge protector for sensitive equipment and a torch and or head lamp
  • 14. are good ideas. Kenya's electrical system is characterized by 240 volts AC, 50Hz with a rectangular blade 3 pin plug (http://kropla.com/!g.htm). Free Time Volunteers are free to do as they please during down time. For most, free time will be on weekends, public holidays and after volunteer duties are done for the day. You can use free time to prepare for any future work or activities you may wish to plan. Some volunteers choose to help in other programs when they have free time. You may like to meet up with other volunteers during your free time to swap ideas or simply spend time with them. You may also like to visit local sights of interest. If you are considering traveling around Kenya and neighboring countries we recommend you take the necessary safety precautions and the advice of our partner organisation and trusted locals. If you would like to discover Kenya by joining a safari you may like to consult our partner who can put you in touch with providers of safari packages at competitive rates. Organizing a safari can be done while in Kenya. Number of Volunteers The Kenya program usually has between 30 and 80 volunteers per month, but the number of volunteers varies depending on the season. Generally you are placed with one to three other volunteers at your project.