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A Better Kenya, Volunteering with Voluntours Location : Kenya

Typical Duration of Programs

1-3 weeks or 2moths and Above


Description
Have you always wanted to volunteer in Kenya but weren't sure where to start?
Are you interested in working with kids in a beautiful and safe location?
Kenya is a country that is always welcoming your great support. Voluntours Africa assists homes and orphanages to provide orphans and the poor children from throughout all of Kenya with the benefits of food, shelter, and education.
For many of these children, this will be their first experience with basic needs we take for granted.
Through social work, arts and crafts, sports, mentoring, and other activities, you will personally have the chance to affect and witness the change brought to these children from just two weeks of loving care and attention.
Make a difference by volunteering with Voluntours Africa . We are seeking dedicated volunteers (age 18-40) to join us for this is opportunity to gain insight and experience in fund raising, event planning, and community organizing. Members of Voluntours Africa will support the placement organization's work in Kenya by raising awareness and helping increase donations.

Highlights
Volunteers will help severely underprivileged children in Kenya. The project is based in cities and town around Kenya. Volunteers plan and teach informal, fun and interactive classes with different activities such as art, dance and music to feed the children's hunger to learn. In your free time you can discover Kenya; visit the national parks, the beaches, Tourist market, and learn the culture and customs amidst the locals and also volunteer accommodations are safe and comfortable.
Qualifications
* Be 18 yrs old or older.
*All application forms must be signed and handed in.
* Ability to fund your travel and expenses
* Fluency in English or atleast ability to pay for a translator
* High School or College graduate.

Minimum Education
High School
Languages
English
Cost in US$:
Please email us with your interest and we will get back to you about the cost
Cost Includes:
Food
Housing
Medical services
Registration fees
Travel while in Kenya
Pre-departure orientation materials
Excursions
Experience Required
no
Volunteer Types
Academic Reinforcement
Adult Education
Building/construction Projects
Childcare/children
Community Development
Community Organizing
Education
Nursing
Teaching
Youth
Age Range
18+
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participants
Typical Living Arrangements
Group living
Home-stays
Participants Travel
Independently or in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves
Disciplinary Clearance Form
In-Person Interview when Feasible
Phone/Video Interview
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Voluntours Africa's Mission Statement
Voluntours Africa is a placement organization established to serve all humanity by providing assistance in education, health, and agriculture. Overall Voluntours Africa is here for the well-being of all people in need of physical, emotional, and spiritual support and to institute real partnership with leaders to bring opportunities and everlasting change to the lives and hearts we touch around the world.