Volunteer Orphanage Kenya with Volunteering Solutions
Volunteering with children in an orphanage is the most rewarding experience for volunteers. Volunteers work alongside the existing staff to care for the children in orphanages. The work in a children’s home involves feeding, dressing and keeping the children active within the homes. Other tasks are to clean and tidy the homes as well as cooking. If you choose to do volunteer work in orphanages, you need to be adaptable, flexible and prepared to face and hear heartbreaking stories of the children's backgrounds. Volunteers will also be assisting local staff and caretakers in daily work to help them run the orphanage in a better way. You can also assist in the office of the orphanage if you think you can contribute to make them more organized and run in a more efficient manner. Volunteers normally teach the kids, play with them, prepare their daily records, Get involved in preparing their dishes, help in washing their cloth and some administrative work also. They also at time attends meeting on behalf of the orphanage.
| Program Information |
Program Requirements Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Project Location Volunteer Projects are located in Nairobi (and its suburbs of Kibera, Kawangware ,Riruta & Kikuyu), NGong and Mombasa. Please note that the placements in orphanage program in NGong are limited and we suggest volunteers to book in advance to avoid non availability. |
| What We Provide |
Airport Receive/ Transfer: You will be met by our representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi from where you are transferred to the accommodations in Nairobi itself. Volunteers who will be already in Kenya or arriving overland would need to give us their contact details so that the pickup can be arranged from a specific location. Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff in Nairobi. Areas like culture, safety, locations, transportation are covered in the Orientation.After your orientation is over, you will be introduced to your project. Lodging: Volunteer Accommodations are provided within a modern volunteer home in Nairobi. The volunteer’s home is taken care by local host mother and has all the modern amenities available to ensure a comfortable stay for the volunteers. Some of the facilities available are hot water showers, microwave and refrigerator in the kitchen , TV and DVD player in dining areas. While in NGong , accommodation is within the project premises itself , in Mombasa volunteers stay with local host family. To view the accommodation photos, please click here. Food: Volunteers are provided with 2 meals( Breakfast and Dinner) on weekdays and three meals during the weekends. Typical meals include Ugali, Chapatti, Chai ( Tea) , Bread and rice with vegetables and fruits. Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive travel and medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please click here Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc. In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country. During your Free Time During your Free Time volunteers can go and visit the different places of interest in Nairobi. The most popular places are Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi Safari Walk, Langata Giraffe Center, The Village Market and Sarit Centre. You are also recommended to visit the World famous restaurant ‘Carnivore’ in Nairobi . The restaurant is listed among the Top 50 places to eat in the world. During the weekends volunteers choose to go on safaris to Masai Mara , Lake Nakuru , Nairobi National Park or Amboseli. Some volunteers also choose to go on hiking trips to Mt Kenya. While in Mombasa, volunteers can visit the world famous beaches and the Makupa market which is Mombasa’s biggest market. |
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Start Dates Volunteers can begin their project placement on any Monday of the month. Project duration varies from one week to six months. Program Costs Volunteering Solutions strives hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad. Compare our prices and services to other organizations and you would be surprised to see the difference. |
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Program Fee Kenya Volunteer Program - ( Prices in USD )
Please note: An application fee of $200 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.
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| What's Included ? » 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff » Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information » Airport Pickup » Orientation » Food » Accommodation » Travel & Medical Insurance What's NOT Included ? » Airfare » Visa and Visa extension fee » Airport drop, airport taxes »Local Transportation » Any personal expenses (You would need around $40-$50 for weekly expenses) |
