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Creative Waste Management & Recycling in Kenya ♻️

The experience

Hi! I'm John Otieno, and I run a local waste management and recycling initiative in Githurai, Kenya. Our mission is to give waste a second life while educating the community about sustainability. 🌱

We also host awareness sessions at local schools 🏫 to teach students about recycling and environmental care. Your help makes a real difference in our community!

💚 Come ready to learn, share ideas, and get creative while helping our planet!

What you offer

3 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

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

What you get

3 days off per week

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

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 Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Swahili

Under 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We collect various types of waste and creatively transform them into beautiful, useful products:
🕯️ Wine bottles become candle holders and glasses
🌸 Old clothes turn into unique flower vases
🛒 Polythene bags are recycled into trays, bins, and even fencing poles!


As a volunteer, you’ll be part of a hands-on, impact-driven project. Each day starts around 11 AM and goes until 2 PM — giving you plenty of time to enjoy and explore local life. 🌞

Activities & Shift

✔️ Waste collection & sorting
✔️ Assisting in upcycling creative projects
✔️ Helping run school education sessions
✔️ Supporting community clean-up efforts