Build a community center / library for our local village

Estados Unidos

5

Everything was great! The accommodation was comfortable, the food was amazing, the hours of work were flexible, and if you wanted to switch between working on the farm and at the school that was flexible too (depending on if they needed help on the farm or not). I got the chance to meet so many wonderful people (volunteers and hosts) from different places and it was really fun spending time with all of them. If you're looking for a volunteering experience where you'll meet new people, try new things, and put a smile on a kid's face, then I definitely recommend the Kissiri House in the project :)

1 ano atrás

Canadá

5

James and his family have been extremely welcoming! Last minute I had to change plans due to flights and he was very accommodating towards that. He was flexible with me staying longer than I planned. Helping at the school in the morning and then at the library in the afternoon really fulfilled me and I'm very glad I had this experience

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Reino Unido

5

I had an excellent stay with the Kissiri family, they are very kind and welcoming. James helped me a lot from laundry to organising safari tour and hiking up Kilimanjaro. Helping out in the school was special and I enjoyed fitting windows to the new library!

1 ano atrás

Alemanha

5

The Kissiri Family is the most welcoming family ever! I have been treated here like I am a part of their family. The farm is the most calming place and living here is truly a dream. The work with the Kids is amazing and I learned so much from them. The Kids are very eager to learn and so thankful for the time you are spending with them. I am forever grateful to have experienced this. Dr. Betty cooks THE best food ever and treated me like a Sister. Faraja will keep you on your toes and is always funny! And of course my daughter Nalita (puppy) thank you for giving me so much love. Asante sana❤️

1 ano atrás

Polônia

5

Since I came here everyone has been treating us volunteers like part of the family and it creates a very safe space especially for people travelling alone. The idea of community center is amazing all the kids are very grateful and it's visible they're happy to go there everyday and learn. You can help alot here, but you will also learn alot from locals about their culture and language as well!Couldn't dream of better place for my first volunteering experience.Biggest thank you to the whole family Mama, James, David, Faraja, Dr. Betty (best cook ever) and also Daudi for making my stay amazing❤️

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Itália

5

I want to recommend this experience 100%, the school where you go every morning is close to home and the experience with the children was fantastic In the afternoon you can dedicate your time in the structure near home which welcomes children from the area to help them to study and doing homework James, Betty and mama are amazing people! They will always make you feel at ease and you will be able to eat delicious dishes! I formed an excellent relationship with them and now they are like a second family to me ❤️ Asante sana nawapenda ❤️

1 ano atrás

Bulgária

5

I had such a great time at Kissiri House! I'm so grateful for James for being so kind and organizing everything so flawlessly and for the nice accommodation. For Doctor Bethy for being so sweet and making the best meals ever. She really felt like an older sister, ready to help with anything you need. Also, thank you to Faraja & Mama Kissiri for helping me feel so at home. I loved working at the school and especially at the library, I'm going to miss the children so much! It was such a beautiful way to meet and talk with locals and explore the project's beautiful culture. Asante Sana!

1 ano atrás

Suíça

5

I would recommend this experience to anyone, seeing the kids at school and helping them is really touching and fun, especially when you get to know them more, they'll get comfortable and will ask for more help, same goes for the teacher who needs to know you before giving more and more things to do. James is very kind and will organise anything to make the stay comfortable, he's definitely someone you can count on. Betty (his sister) will make you feel at home and do everything to help you get comfortable ! She's also very fun ! The accomodation is really nice ! If you hesitate, don't !

mais de 1 ano atrás

Colômbia

5

I had such an amazing experience! I would 100% recommend you going, James and his family are so so nice and sweet and it really feels like family by the end of your stay. The kids are also so sweet and you can see that they are helping the kids! Missing them already, but definitely an experience worth having :)

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Noruega

5

I had a very nice experience in Arusha with James and his family. At the school it is arranged for you to take responsibility for how much you want to interact, and you get the opportunity to choose a lot yourself. I taught grades 5 and 6 and the kids were super happy, clever and greatful. At weekends there is an opportunity to explore more, here too it is important that you take responsibility yourself and make things happen. Would recommend the waterfall and to da safari! Arush is a nice city and everyone is very welcoming!

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