Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Environment

Duration:

1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 1-3 months, 4-6 months, 1 year

Program Overview

Program Description:

We offer a variety of Volunteering, Gap year programs which include: Orphanages, Teaching and Children homes, Community development & health, Environmental sustainability & rehabilitation programs, special need schools programs, HIV aids programs and preferably mix with fun activities like Eco-tours & Safaris around Kenya, Adventure and Sports, .We provide comprehensive fun-filled, thrilling & remorselessly unique experiences to volunteers & travelers through the ability to synergize volunteering with adventure which provides a platform for you to mix volunteering with fun-like activities, game-drives, safaris, camping.

volunteers will be involved in various projectslike: Orphanages and children homes In Kenya mostly care for children who are from different backgrounds (that range from broken homes, post-election violence, have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS, have been abused emotionally or physically, have been abandoned, or whose parents are unable to provide for them long-term)Education has been cited as a vehicle to be used in Africa to fight poverty and promote gender equality. Education/teaching: The Kenyan government offer free primary education to its citizens and a number schools in Kenya are struggling with overcrowded classrooms and a lack of enough skilled teachers and the free education introduced in Kenya

volunteers will give orphaned children the love, attention, life skills and education they need for a successful future. You will work alongside the home's staff to help with teaching, cooking, laundry, childcare and many more for there is a variety of activities that you will find available and that suits your pursuit. Volunteers are encouraged to initiate new experiences for the children by organizing fun and educational activities such as music, dance, games, sports, day trips and any other favorable activities. We ensure the volunteering is made fun by encouraging adventure during weekends or during free time. “It is through enriching others that you become rich yourself”.

Setting Description:

The programs are located in nairobi, Limuru, Kabete, Kiambu, naivasha areas in kenya which are mostly characterized by the highlands and tropical climate. There is plenty of sunshine all the year round and summer clothes are worn throughout the year. However, it is usually cool at night and early in the morning. The hottest period is from February to March and coldest in July to August. The average annual temperatures range between 100C and 350C. The long rain season occurs from April to June and short rain season from October to December. The rainfall is sometimes heavy and often falls in the afternoons and evenings.lands climate. These areas incredible natural environment and cultural heritage is almost unmatched in Africa. If you’re adventurous - and sensible - it promises the globe's most magnificent wildlife parks, memorable mountain scrapes.