Teaching and counseling high school students in Rift Valley province
       Kajiado, Rift Valley province          June 24 - July 15, 2010

Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organized in support of Enkorika Secondary School in Rift Valley province. The school was started by the regional member of parliament through the constituency development fund. It is a mixed school offering formal education to Secondary school students of Kajiado area. We aim to encourage the students to value education, mentor them, and demonstrate the power of voluntary service.

Orientation will be given to the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in supporting the teachers in teaching English, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, also tutoring the students and counseling them. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the teachers. Sometimes on weekends the group may assist local women groups in bead making.

The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.

Leisure activities: Possible visits during the weekend to Namanga (Kenya –Tanzania border), Elangata – Wuas eco-system and Bulls Eye Club, where the volunteers can swim.

Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.

Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as teaching math, sciences, English, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers should respect the local people and culture.

Language: English

Accommodation: Accommodation is in a classroom. Please note that there will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.

Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on June 24th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on June 25th.

Location: Kajiado is located in Rift Valley province of Kenya, approximately 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kajiado town, 30 kilometers drive from the camp site. The terrain is flat, the region is hot and dry. The Maasai ethnic group who live there, have maintained their traditions for a long time.

Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi

Age range: 21 and over

Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

Preventing soil erosion in Coast province
       Voi, Coast province          July 8 - July 22, 2010

Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organised together with Mwakiki/Tausa/Konenyi communities in Coast province. The objective will be to prevent soil erosion. Volunteers will be involved in building a gabion and planting trees.

Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers in the beginning of the project. The group will be involved in soil conservation, which involves different activities such as collecting stones and rocks, arranging them to make a big wall, preparation of tree nurseries and mounting of trees. The international volunteers will spend some time talking and playing with the local children.

The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.

Leisure activities: Excursion to Taita Hills and visiting local beaches in Mombasa are possible weekend activities. The volunteers can also play games and learn Kiswahili in their free time.

Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.

Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as masonry and architectural skills) will be used accordingly. Volunteers should be able to do physical work.

Language: English

Accommodation: Accommodation at a host family. Please note that there will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.

Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on July 8th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on July 9th.

Location: Voi is located in the South of Kenya, approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi. The group will travel to the project site by public transport. The closest Hospital is 45 minutes drive, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Voi, 45 minutes drive from the project site. The terrain is hilly. Weather is hot during this time of the year.

Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 180 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

Help fight the spread of HIV/AIDS among youth in western Kenya
       Kisumu, Nyanza province          July 29 - August 19, 2010

Volunteer project: The group of international volunteers is invited to support the Tuugane youth project in Kisumu, Nyanza province. Initiated in 2004, the project brings together youth, parents, teachers and religious leaders to fight HIV/AIDS among youth residing in Kisumu and Suba. The project trains on life planning skills, providing health talks, offers HIV counseling, treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI), preventing mother-to-child-transmission of HIV, designs Information, Education and Communication, as well as Behavior Change Communication materials, provides recreational activities to reduce idleness.

The project will start with an orientation for the participants. The volunteers will be involved in health matters, including trainings, health talks, mobile clinics, organising recreational and sporting activities, and social work.

The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.

Leisure activities: Excursion to Lake Victoria, cultural exchange, playing games, learning Kiswahili.

Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.

Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as medical knowledge and health sciences) will be used accordingly. Volunteers should be able to do physical work.

Language: English

Accommodation: Accommodation is a simple rented house. Please note that there will be electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.

Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on July 29th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on July 30th.

Location: Kisumu is located in the west of Kenya, approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available. The closest Hospital is 5 minutes drive, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu, 5 minutes drive from the camp site. Terrain is flat and weather is hot during this time.

Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

Teaching and recreational activities for mentally handicapped children in Mombasa
       Mombasa, Coast province          August 5 - August 26, 2010

Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organised together with Pwani School for Mentally handicapped since 2007. The school started as a unit in Kikowani primary school in 1984. By the year 1999, the unit had grown to a fully fledged school and moved to the present site. The school mission is to rehabilitate mentally handicapped children through various activities and to enable them to lead a normal life. We want to appreciate the mentally challenged persons as part of our society and show them love.

The international volunteers will attend an orientation about the objectives and expectations of the program. In the school, the volunteers will be involved in various teaching activities, including assisting the teachers in sense training, communication, number work, reading, organizing games and art lessons.

The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.

Leisure activities: Excursions to Haller and beaches during the weekends.

Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.

Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as phyiso, speech and occupational therapy) will be used accordingly. The volunteers should be able to work with differently abled persons and motivated to work with mentally disabled children.

Language: English

Accommodation: Accommodation is a simple rented house. Please note that there will be electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.

Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on August 5th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on August 6th.

Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are
located in Mombasa, 15 minutes drive from the project site. The terrrain is flat and humid.

Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi

Age range: 21 and over

Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

Teaching English, Math and Social sciences to primary school students in Kitui
       Kitui, Eastern province          September 16 - October 7, 2010

Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organized together with Central Primary School since 2007. The school was started in the early 1950’s by the Arab Asian Community and was then named the Arab Asian School. The school offers formal education to primary school students of Kitui area. Central Primary is under the District Education Board and it serves children of all races. Currently the school has 25 classes and the Special Unit for the Blind. We aim to encourage the students to value education, mentor them, and demonstrate the power of voluntary service.

The volunteers will have an orientation in the beginning of the project. The group
will be involved in supporting the teachers in Central Primary School by teaching English, Maths, Social sciences, Physical education, also tutoring the students, as well as counseling them. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the teachers.

The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.

Leisure activities: Visit to “Nzambani” rocks and “Syomasango” resort during the weekends.

Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.

Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as teaching math, English, sciences, tutoring and knowledge of teaching blind students) will be used accordingly. Volunteers should respect the local people and culture.

Language: English

Accommodation: Accommodation is in a classroom. Please note that there will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.

Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on September 16th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on September17th.

Location: Kitui is located in the Eastern part of Kenya, approximately 2 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kitui, 2 kilometers from the camp site. The terrain is flat. The area is dry and hot.

Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi

Age range: 21 and over

Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

Environmental conservation and spreading awareness among local people in Mombasa
       Mombasa, Coast province          December 2 - December 23, 2010

Volunteer project: The project is organised together with Magongo Santana friends of environment youth group. The group is involved in promoting environmental issues. They make a living by collecting garbage from different households. They sensitize the community on issues such as waste management and HIV/AIDS. The group needs support in terms of organizational development and technical expertise. Volunteers who can train the group specifically in the areas of Music production, drama, marketing their painting and drawings, are needed.

Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. Volunteers will be involved in environmental conservation, which involves several activities such as garbage collection, clean up,
tree planting. The volunteers will also take part in fundraising, HIV/AIDS and sanitation outreach programs for the local community.

The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.

Study theme: Using environment as a form of art. Bring info on this theme.

Leisure activities: Excursion to Fort Jesus and to local beaches. The visits are done during the weekends.

Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.

Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as accounting, management, artistic skills, environmentalist, peer educators) will be used accordingly.

Language: English

Accommodation: Accommodation is a simple rented space with electricity. Please note that there will be no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation.

Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on December 2nd. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on December 3rd.

Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 5 minutes drive; markets, post office, banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Mombasa, 20 minutes drive from the camp site.

Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 250 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

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