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Grow Skills. Grow Hope. Explore and Serve with Our Community

The experience

Volunteering in Kafumu Village means living and contributing alongside the community to create real impact. Volunteers support child care, gardening, social work, and sports activities that promote well-being, sustainability, and youth empowerment. Days include 4–5 hours of meaningful activities, cultural exchange, shared meals, and learning from one another in a peaceful rural setting.

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 15 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The costs will cover food provision, access to clean and safe water, facility maintenance, and the operational support of the volunteer program.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate French

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Worldpackers are not just volunteers they become part of a lively, caring community. We welcome open-minded, positive, and curious individuals who are ready to learn, laugh, and contribute meaningfully. Volunteers support child care, gardening, community and social work, and sports activities, with tasks shaped around your skills, interests, and creativity.

In return, you can expect a warm, supportive environment filled with cultural exchange, shared meals, music, stories, and everyday village life. You’ll collaborate about 4–5 hours a day, leaving plenty of time to relax, explore, and connect. Along the way, you’ll gain new skills, fresh perspectives, deep friendships, and unforgettable memories that stay with you long after you leave.

Activities & Shift

Daily Activities

Support child care through play, learning activities, mentoring, and creative sessions

Help with gardening tasks such as planting, watering, harvesting, and basic farm maintenance

Assist in community and social work activities, including youth and refugee-led initiatives

Organize or support sports, games, and physical activities for children and young people

Help with light cleaning, organizing materials, and maintaining shared spaces

Shifts

Volunteers support the center 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week

Shifts are usually flexible, typically in the morning or early afternoon

Schedules are planned together, allowing time for rest, cultural exchange, and exploring village life

Activities may vary depending on community needs, seasons, and volunteer skills, making every day engaging and meaningful.

Rules

Rules

Respect the local culture, traditions, and community values at all times

Treat children, community members, and fellow volunteers with kindness, patience, and dignity

No drugs or illegal substances are allowed at the center

Alcohol should be consumed responsibly and only with prior agreement

Follow child protection and safeguarding guidelines at all times

Keep shared spaces clean and respect community property

Be punctual, responsible, and communicate openly with the team

Maintain a positive, open-minded attitude and willingness to learn

These guidelines help ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone.