Sister Stitches: Knitting & Spinning with Local Women

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L'esperienza

Nestled in the shadow of Mount Kenya, the Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers is a vibrant community initiative, driven by the skilled hands and unwavering spirit of local women. 1 We invite passionate volunteers to join us in preserving and promoting the rich traditions of hand-spinning and weaving, while fostering sustainable livelihoods and cultural exchange.

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Cosa offri

6 ore di aiuto per settimana

Lavoro sociale: Aiuta con lavoro volontario in progetti e comunità locali.

Costo aggiuntivo richiesto

Importo: US$ 30 Al giorno

Il costo copre: Materiali per le attività di volontariato e Donazione al progetto

Descrizione: Some Fee will be chanelled to project as donations through our organization, it will cater for transport to and from the accommodation facility andit will cater for bills like electricity, internet, water and some basic food items.

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Cosa ottieni

3 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Cena: Hai diritto a una cena gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Sconti su Tour: Ottieni sconti per tour ed escursioni in città.

Sconti su Alloggio: Ottieni sconti per il tuo soggiorno in altri ostelli.

Lavanderia Gratuita: Puoi utilizzare liberamente la nostra lavanderia.

Usa la nostra cucina attrezzata: Sentiti libero di utilizzare la nostra cucina e preparare il tuo delizioso cibo.

Accesso Internet Veloce: Internet ad alta velocità per lavorare da remoto

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Requisiti

Principiante Inglese o Intermedio Inglese

Tra 18 e 40 anni

Accoglie volontari singoli, coppie e partner di volontari

Essere di un paese diverso da Kenya

Passaporto dell'Unione Europea

Visto o cittadinanza degli Stati Uniti

Assicurazione di viaggio

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Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

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Dettagli del programma

The Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers volunteer program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich textile traditions of rural Kenya, while directly contributing to women's empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. Situated in the picturesque town of Nanyuki, at the foot of Mount Kenya, this program connects volunteers with a thriving community of women artisans who are passionate about preserving and promoting their cultural heritage.

Program Goals:

Cultural Preservation: To support the continuation of traditional spinning and weaving techniques.
Women's Empowerment: To contribute to the economic independence and social well-being of local women.
Skill Exchange: To facilitate a reciprocal exchange of knowledge and skills between volunteers and artisans.
Sustainable Livelihoods: To assist in the development of sustainable income-generating opportunities.
Community Engagement: To foster meaningful interactions and cultural exchange between volunteers and the local community.
Volunteer Activities:

Hands-on Learning:
Participate in daily workshops, learning traditional hand-spinning techniques using spindles and spinning wheels.
Explore natural dyeing processes, utilizing locally sourced plants and minerals.
Learn various weaving techniques on traditional looms, creating a range of textiles.
Skill Sharing:
Share your own textile-related skills or knowledge, such as knitting, crochet, or design.
Assist with the development of new product designs or techniques.
Production Assistance:
Help with the preparation of raw materials, such as cleaning, carding, and dyeing wool.
Assist with the production of finished goods, including weaving, finishing, and packaging.
Help with the maintenance of the work space and equipment.

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Attività e turni

Flexible