Color Our World: Painting and Decorating for Impact

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The experience

Color Our World is a creative program that uses painting and decoration to brighten schools, community spaces, and neighborhoods. Volunteers work together to transform dull walls into vibrant art, spreading messages of hope, education, and unity. Through color and creativity, we inspire pride, positivity, and lasting impact in the communities we serve.

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What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 250 Per week

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

Description: The $250 volunteer fee covers accommodation ($80), partial meals ($50), project materials ($45), local transport ($30), orientation and guide support ($25), and direct community contributions ($20). This fee ensures your stay is safe and impactful while supporting Ruiru Sportiff’s programs.

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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.

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

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

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!

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

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

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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.

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

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Requirements

Between 18 and 78 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Color Our World is a hands-on community art program that brings life, color, and creativity to underserved spaces through painting and decoration. Designed for volunteers, artists, and changemakers, this program transforms schools, community centers, clinics, and public walls into vibrant places that inspire joy, learning, and unity.

Participants work side by side with local residents to design and paint murals, brighten classrooms, decorate learning spaces, and creatively express messages of hope, education, health, and cultural pride. No professional art experience is needed—just a willingness to create, connect, and make a difference.

Through each brushstroke, Color Our World not only beautifies spaces but also strengthens community identity, empowers youth, and encourages ownership of shared environments. It’s where art meets impact—and where color becomes a catalyst for change.

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Activities & Shift

🖌️ Painting & Decoration Activities:

Wall Mural Design & Painting

Create large, themed murals in schools, clinics, and public spaces

Themes may include education, environment, unity, health, and culture

Classroom Beautification

Paint learning materials on walls (ABC, numbers, maps)

Add inspirational quotes, color-coded sections, or playful art

Furniture Painting & Restoration

Repaint desks, chairs, benches, and blackboards

Add creative touches to make spaces more engaging for children

Public Space Decoration

Beautify playgrounds, community centers, or local walls

Add signage or educational art in walkways and open areas

Creative Art Workshops with Kids

Engage local children in coloring, drawing, and mini art projects

Teach basic painting techniques or let them contribute to murals

🤝 Community & Cultural Engagement Activities:

Collaborative Design Sessions with Locals

Co-create mural concepts with community members

Respect and incorporate local culture, stories, and ideas

Painting for a Cause Days

Themed painting events focused on awareness (e.g., climate, health, peace)

Recycled Art Projects

Use upcycled materials (bottles, wood, tires) for decorative purposes

Turn trash into art with an eco-conscious message

📸 Reflection & Showcase Activities:

Before-and-After Photography

Document transformation of spaces for impact reporting and storytelling

Community Celebration Day

Host an event to unveil finished work, with music, food, and community stories