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CEO of NEGO FOUNDATION: Lewis Mkambala

Lewis Mkambala serves as the Chief Executive Officer of NEGO FOUNDATION, leading efforts to empower communities through innovative initiatives in education, sustainable agriculture, and social development. With a strong commitment to positive change, Lewis oversees strategic planning, partnership development, and program implementation, ensuring the foundation's mission is realized and impactful.

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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.

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.

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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

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

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

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.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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 or Intermediate Swahili

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details


Program Details

- Duration: Flexible, depending on the specific project and volunteer availability
- Work Expectations:Varied tasks, such as sustainable agriculture, education, and community development
- Accommodation:
Simple, cozy living arrangements, potentially shared with other volunteers or foundation staff
- Meals: Nutritious, farm-fresh meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients

Mutual Benefits

- Volunteer Experience: Hands-on experience, cultural immersion, and opportunities for personal growth
- Foundation Benefits: Volunteer contributions, support, and fresh perspectives

Terms and Conditions

- Application Process:*Prospective volunteers submit an application, outlining their interests, skills, and availability
- Health and Safety: Volunteers are expected to prioritize their health and safety, as well as that of others in the community
- Code of Conduct: Respect for the community, foundation staff, and fellow volunteers is essential

Capacity Building

- Training and Support: Nego Foundation may offer training or capacity-building initiatives to enhance volunteers' skills and knowledge
- Mentorship:Experienced staff or volunteers may provide guidance and support to new volunteers

Activities & Shift



Morning Shifts:

- Farm work: planting, harvesting, tending to crops
- Community projects: construction, maintenance, or other tasks

Afternoon Shifts:

- Education: teaching, assisting with literacy programs, or other educational activities
- Health initiatives: health education, clinic support, or other health-related tasks

Flexible Activities:

- Administrative support: helping with office tasks, data entry, or other administrative work
- Special projects: participating in specific initiatives, such as environmental conservation or community development

Rotating Tasks:

- Volunteers may rotate through different tasks and activities to gain a variety of experiences and skills.

Rules



1. Respect for the local community, culture, and environment
2. Participation in assigned tasks and activities
3. Adherence to safety protocols and guidelines
4. Confidentiality and discretion when working with sensitive information
5. Open communication with staff and fellow volunteers
6. Respect for shared living spaces and resources
7. Compliance with local laws and regulations