Volunteer
in Kenya opportunities are available amongst the Masai tribe of Kenya. The volunteer jobs are close to the Masai Mara Game reserve
in Narok. Volunteers work in a rescue centre which accommodates Masai women and Masai girls rescued from forced marriages and those rescued from forced Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices. Volunteers teach Masai girls the importance of being a woman in a society where they are highly undervalued. Masai women and Masai girls are also taught hygiene, nutrition, small business skills etc. These help in enhancing the status of Masai people and the Masai tribe in society.
The Masai women at the rescue centre are smart and passionate. They are ready to educate their children, nurture their families and change their communities by engaging in small business projects, getting educated etc. Their passion and dedication will impress you. You will also be encouraged by their stories.
Other volunteer work available includes teaching at both primary and secondary schools located near the Masai Mara. All children at the schools come from the Maasai tribe.
Accommodation for volunteers is basic and at the Masai village (Manyatta). The volunteers have the opportunity to learn about Maasai people and Maasai culture. They also see Masai warriors in the community and in the Maasai villages (Manyattas).
Volunteer’s life on the field
| Once you get over the initial culture shock of coming and working in Kenya you will realize that helping the children and women will give you immense satisfaction and you will view life with a different perspective. A typical volunteer helping in an orphanage would help the children with their day to day activities such as: doing homework, making notes, playing with children, helping staff organize the orphanage, providing mental and physiological support, exchanging cultural views, teach them about health and hygiene. Working with women is also a major part of this program and volunteers will spend considerable amount of time working with women. |
Quick Project Facts |
| Duration |
2 weeks to 16 weeks |
| Location |
Nairobi &
Narok |
| Start Dates |
All year round, you can choose your own dates |
| Working hours |
5-6 hours a day |
| Food |
3 meals a day |
| Accommodation |
Host family or residential within project |
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Educational Requirement
There is no educational requirement for these projects (except medical program); anyone with a heart to help is welcome on this project! However proficiency in English is required.
What we provide
Airport Receive/ Transfer: Our representative will greet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel/placement/home stay.
Orientation:A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc. Each participant will be provided with a local Map of the city.
Lodging: Almost all placements have residential accommodation arrangements, however if that is not available volunteers will be staying with a local welcoming and educated family.
Food:3 local Kenyan meals will be provided in this project.
Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive travel and medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. Please find details here.
In – Country travel assistance: If participants like to travel around, we provide with full support for bookings & arrangements to travel within Kenya.
In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff.
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.
Cost and Start Dates: We have programs running throughout the year for your convenience. Please check start dates by mailing us at
info@volunteeringsolutions.com
| Duration in Weeks | Application Fee * | 2 weeks only | 3 weeks only | 4 weeks only | 5 weeks only | 6 weeks only | 7 weeks only | 8 weeks only** | | Cost (USD$)*** | $200 | $650 | $800 | $950 | $1100 | $1250 | $1400 | $1550 | | Cost (GBP£)*** | £104 | £326 | £395 | £500 | £574 | £648 | £772 | £796 |
*A non-refundable application fee is charged above this fee for all projects, which includes – advertising, staff salary, communication , administration, application processing and overhead charges) The program fee covers – insurance, food and accommodation, transportation, orientation, in-country support etc.
**Please add $150 / £78 for additional week ***All payments will be processed in INRs (Indian Rupees) with weekly applicable currency rates. Please check for applicable rates on
www.xe.com
As programs have limited availability we advise volunteers to apply are far in advance as possible to reserve a confirm placements for them.
What we do not provide
Return airfare to Kenya
Personal expenses
Visa charges
Local city transportation (except placement drop)
Anything else that is not listed above
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