Teaching & Childcare Volunteer — Empower Kids in Soweto, Kenya

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The experience

Join the Soweto Youth Initiative (SYI) and make a lasting impact by helping children in our community develop confidence, curiosity, and creativity. As a Teaching & Childcare Volunteer, you’ll assist local teachers in the classroom, organize engaging learning activities, and support kids with homework and reading.
You’ll also help with creative lessons like drawing, singing, or storytelling — giving children the joy of learning in a safespace.

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What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 18 Per day

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

Description: For sustainability purposes

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What you get

2 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.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner English

Between 20 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Kenya

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

This is more than volunteering — it’s a cultural exchange. You’ll experience the warmth, resilience, and friendship of our community while living in one of Nairobi’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

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Activities & Shift

Your main activities

Assist teachers with daily classroom lessons (English, Math, Science, etc.)

Organize games, creative learning, and reading sessions

Support the feeding program on weekends (optional but rewarding!)

Encourage positive behavior, kindness, and teamwork among kids

Help plan special events like art days, cultural exchange, or talent shows