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Community Impact & Cultural Exchange in Diani, Kenya 🤝

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The experience

Join a community-driven initiative in Diani, Kenya, supporting youth, children, and vulnerable groups through education, skills training, health awareness, and cultural exchange. Volunteers help nurture personal growth, promote inclusion, and contribute to meaningful community development. 🌍✨

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

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

Additional fee required

Amount: € 15 Per week

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

Description: A contribution of 15 euros per week per person would be greatly appreciated. This contributes to the well-being of the household and to the foundation's expenses. Its primary purpose is to cover accommodation costs (3 meals per days, electricity, running water, transportation). The remaining amount will be used trough the foundation (medication, food, supplies...ect).

What you get

3 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Swahili

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are a registered nonprofit organization based in Diani, Kenya, dedicated to empowering vulnerable groups within the community. Our programs focus on education, skills development, health awareness, and social inclusion for children, young mothers, and individuals with special abilities. We believe in fostering sustainable change by equipping individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive.

Our Programs:

1. Youth Skills Development Program

- Provides vocational training in areas such as carpentry, tailoring, and beadwork.
- Empowers young mothers and youth with employable skills to improve their livelihoods.

2. Education Support Program
- Offers school supplies, mentorship, and after-school tutoring to underprivileged children.
- Encourages literacy and academic growth to break the cycle of poverty.

3. Health and Wellness Initiatives
- Conducts health awareness campaigns focusing on HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, and hygiene.
- Provides counseling and support for individuals with special abilities and chronic illnesses.

4. Community Engagement Projects
- Organizes environmental conservation activities like clean-up drives and tree planting.
- Builds community cohesion through cultural exchange programs and events.

Our Impact:
- Empowered over 100 youth and young mothers with skills training.
- Supported 200+ children with educational resources and mentorship.
- Led several successful health awareness campaigns, reaching hundreds in the community.

Join Us:
Whether as a volunteer, donor, or partner, you can help us make a lasting difference in Diani.

Activities & Shift

1. Skills Training Workshops
- Activity:Teach vocational skills like carpentry, tailoring, beadwork, or baking to young mothers and youth.
- Shift:Morning sessions (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM) and afternoon sessions (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM).

2. Educational Support
- Activity:Assist with tutoring children, helping with homework, and organizing literacy programs.
- Shift: After-school hours (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and weekend sessions (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM).

3. Health and Awareness Campaigns
- Activity:Participate in community outreach to educate on health issues like HIV/AIDS, hygiene, and nutrition.
- Shift:Flexible, depending on scheduled campaigns (usually 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM).

4. Environmental Conservation
- Activity: Organize clean-up drives, tree planting, and recycling workshops.
- Shift: Morning hours (8:30 AM - 11:30 AM) or early evening (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM).

5. Administrative Support
- Activity:Help with record-keeping, fundraising, and managing the organization’s social media platforms.
- Shift:Flexible, depending on volunteer availability (typically 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM).

6. Cultural Exchange and Community Events
- Activity:Organize and participate in cultural activities, such as local dances, storytelling, or craft fairs.
- Shift:Afternoon or evening (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM).

Schedules are flexible, this is an example of a timetable within the foundation. It May change depending on the needs of the community.

Rules

1. Respect the Community and Culture: Volunteers must respect local traditions, customs, and the dignity of all community members while maintaining professionalism and cultural sensitivity.

2. Commitment and Reliability: Volunteers are expected to adhere to their assigned schedules, complete tasks responsibly, and communicate promptly if they encounter any challenges.

3. Maintain Ethical Conduct: Volunteers should act with integrity, avoid any form of discrimination, and prioritize the safety and well-being of the people they work with, especially children and vulnerable individuals.