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Volunteering in Nairobi and be part of our International Community!

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The experience

Our headquarters and volunteer house are based in Waithaka, a lively suburb of Nairobi. From here, volunteers travel to various projects across the city, with the guidance of our local staff. Our house serves as a safe and welcoming home away from home for volunteers to relax and hang-out after their day’s work.

What you offer

25 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$ 355 Per week

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities

Description: Fees Include: 1. Pre Departure Orientation 2. Airport Transfers 3. In Country Orientation 4. Accommodation at our volunteer house in Nairobi with breakfast and lunch 5. In country support 24/7

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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our mission is simple: we want to see communities truly thrive, and not just survive. Like communities around the world, the dream is for families to live in peace, to be empowered through good health and education , and to create a safe, supportive environment where children are protected and valued. Our work centres around nurturing strong family units as the foundation for a better tomorrow.

With the support of international volunteers, we’re making our vision a reality by combining local knowledge with global perspectives. Together, we’re committed to sustainable, high-quality projects that create a long-term positive impact.

Activities & Shift

Here’s a glimpse of a typical day for volunteers in Nairobi:
7:30 AM: Breakfast at the volunteer house
8:45 AM: Volunteers head out to their placements
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Work at the placements with a quick break for lunch
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Free time to relax, prep for the next day, or explore the city’s cafes and malls
6:30 PM: Return to the volunteer house, unless otherwise arranged, and shower
7:00 PM: Dinner is served
8:00 PM: Hang out in the social areas (the downstairs lounge or on our rooftop hangout) with fellow volunteers, or go and explore the city’s nightlife together!

Rules

Volunteering is a beautiful experience. However, as a traveller, you are responsible for;
- Your own health and well-being
- Recognising and accepting any risks that may be involved with travel in general.
- Seeking health advice in good time, preferably 4-8 weeks before travel.
- Careful planning before departure.
- Carrying a medical kit and understanding its use.
- Taking precautions to avoid transmitting any infectious diseases to others during and after travel.
- Being respectful of the host country and its people.
- Practising responsible sexual behaviour and avoiding unprotected sexual contact
- Not initiating violence or being involved in violence
- Not engaging in illegal activities while in Kenya