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Volunteer Teaching in Kenya
Volunteer Teaching in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Volunteer Teaching in Kenya

Trip Highlights

  • Volunteer to teach English to the children of underserved communities of Kenya and assist local teachers as well 
  • This is a great opportunity to bring the families out of the vicious circle of poverty as English is a professionally rewarding language to be learnt  
  • Get a chance to directly engage with locals and meet passionate volunteers from across the globe 
  • Volunteers work on weekdays and weekends are free to explore the country 

Overview

Overview

Volunteers joining the Teaching English Volunteer Program in Kenya assist with the teaching of different subjects in Kenyan elementary and high schools. Volunteers also work in community schools and orphanage schools to teach English, mathematics, science, geography, social sciences, history, physical education, art, and music. Please note that Kenyan school holidays are in April, August and end of November - Dec. No school teaching will be available during this period. During this period volunteers will be placed in orphanage and youth programs. In this program, volunteers teach the classes on their own or assist the current staff and teachers. Volunteering in the Teaching program would give the volunteers an invaluable work experience of working overseas on a Teaching placement.

A majority of our volunteers work in primary school placements in the suburban areas of the capital city of Nairobi. Volunteers work alongside the teachers, assist them in teaching activities or also teach a class on their own.


Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded and have a passion for working with children. You should also be proactive and have the ability to take initiative  All volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining the program. A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program.


Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer English teachers are a precious resource and always welcome. Usually volunteers work alongside the staff English teachers, or even lead the classes in improving the pronunciation and conversational skills. Volunteers are welcome to bring in their own ideas to the classroom as well to make it more engaging and fun to study. A typical list of tasks of volunteer working for the teaching english program in Kenya includes;

  • Preparing lesson plans (if possible)
  • Assisting teachers in conducting classes for children.
  • Helping with general work which comes up (Reception, translations)
  • Preparing tests
  • Helping in improving the vocabulary of the students
  • Implementation of new ideas and teaching methods (if possible)

Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteering Solutions provide accommodation in Nairobi at a volunteer house. The schedule for the volunteers remains as follows;

  • Sunday - Arrival at the program destination
  • Monday - Orientation + introduction to the placement (commute + local staff + kids +
  • places to eat, etc.). An orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behaviour, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Kenya.
  • Tuesday to Fri - Volunteer work
  • Breakfast - 07:30 am onwards (provided at the accommodation)
  • Leave for the project - 08:00 am
  • Working hours at the placement - 09:00 to 04:00 pm
  • Lunch - 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm (volunteers need to manage lunch on their own)
  • Dinner - 07:30 pm  onwards (provided at the accommodation)

The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards 

Weekends - Free to explore the city, and do activities such as;

  • Visit the elephant orphanage, giraffe center, Mamba village
  • Visit the local markets and buy souvenirs
  • Go for a safari
  • For those inclined to travel further away fro fun activities, one can go biking to Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha (1.5 hours from the accommodation), climb Mt. Longonot (1.5 hours from the accommodation), or visit Thompson Falls (3 hours from the accommodation).
  • One could also go to Mombasa and experience sandy beaches
  • Go hiking Mt. Kenya

Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.


Living

Living

Just pack your bags and land in Nairobi and get working at your volunteering placement. The rest is for us to handle, from your airport transfers, your stay, food and weekend tours, we manage and facilitate everything for you.

Airport 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.

Accommodation

Volunteer Accommodations is provided in a volunteer house or in a homestay. The volunteer house is taken care of by localhost and has all the modern amenities available to ensure a comfortable stay for the volunteers. Some of the facilities available are showers, microwave, and refrigerator in the kitchen and a lounge area for the volunteers. Rooms in the volunteer house are typical dorm style rooms with 4-8 participants of the same gender sharing a room. 

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.

Meals

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. Volunteers also purchase supplies from the supermarkets and take with them packed food cooked on own to the project.

During your Free Time

Majority of the volunteers go on safari trips on the weekends. Volunteers usually take the two days or the extended three-day safari. While in Nairobi you can explore the different places of interest in the city. 


Dates

Dates

2024

2025

January

07

14

21

28

February

04

11

18

25

March

02

09

16

23

April

28

May

05

12

19

26

June

02

09

16

23

30

July

07

14

21

28

August

25

September

01

08

15

22

29

October

06

November
December
January

05

12

19

26

February
March
April

27

May

04

11

18

25

June

01

08

15

22

29

July

06

13

20

27

August

24

September

07

14

21

28

October

05

November
December

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Costs

Costs

1 Week $300
2 Weeks $420
3 Weeks $520
4 Weeks $620
5 Weeks $720
6 Weeks $820
7 Weeks $920
8 Weeks $1020
Extra Week $140

Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 5% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)

What are you Paying for?

  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • Airport Pickup 
  • Orientation 
  • Food - 2 meals a day
  • Accommodation 
  • Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost) 
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • Airfare
  • Return Trip to Airport (Can be arranged at an extra cost)
  • Local Transportation
  • Visas
  • Vaccinations

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