Community Manager Assistant
Coordinator | Jennifer
Coordinator | Jennifer
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Highlights
Experience the life and the culture in coast of Mombasa
Gain experience while staying with local host family in rural area
Gain valuable experience while volunteering with us.
Make memories by sharing your passion with us and making a difference.
Visit local areas in Mombasa
This project is well suited to hard-working individuals who are interested in sharing their time with Self Help projects in the fields of community development.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 16+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Women in Kenya can face a range of challenges, including discrimination, low social status, lack of economic self-sufficiency, and greater risk of HIV/AIDS infection.
The aim of the project is to provide support to young women in developing the skills needed to carry out income-generating activities so they can provide for themselves and their families.
If you’re someone who is interested in promoting better opportunities for women in Kenya , this is a rewarding project to support.
As a volunteer on the Community Manager Assistant will work closely with local women running SMEs providing support to women and their businesses.
Volunteers role will be focused on providing mentoring support, business management, fund raising and business educational development to increase independence among the women and allow mothers to better support their families.
Many of the women’s groups are involved in cafeteria, craft-making like beads making, basket weaving, sewing, tailoring and jewelry-making, and these crafts they make are then sold in order to generate income and provide for their families.
Volunteers are also encouraged to create educational training materials on topics such as managing finances, vocational skills and building self-esteem.
We encourage volunteers to do fund raising before and after arriving for our social projects in Kenya.
Typical day
First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and introduced to the placement staff you will be working with.
Weekdays: A typical volunteer day would is as follows:
7.00 AM Breakfast in the volunteer house or with your host family.
7.45 AM Volunteer leaves home and travels to the project. The volunteer joins with the local staff and will be given a duty roster and plan for work. Work and hours is dependent on the project and location that the volunteer is participating in.
12.00 PM - 2.00 PM Lunch break. In Kenya all workplaces have a lunch break for about 2 hours. Some start earlier, some later. During this lunch break you are welcome to stay with the children at your Childcare placement or in the office at Teaching/NGO placements and some placements will offer you food.
2.00 PM - 5.00 PM Work at the project usually ends. The volunteer at this point is free to travel home, sightseeting or do shopping.
7.00 PM Dinner in the volunteer house or with the host family.
Free-time activities
During the weekends, volunteers have free time to relax or take the opportunity to explore Mombasa wider Kenya and Eastern Africa. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield , or to embark on a safari. Sunday is a religious day of rest. If you wish, you can accompany your host family to their local church, as a Kenyan church service is a unique and special experience for many volunteers.
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Sports
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
at University or High school level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
-Professionalism
- Self Motivated
- Hardworking
- Ability to communicate
- Self Motivated
- Hardworking
- Ability to communicate
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 16:00
What's Included
- In Country Supervision
- Airport Pickup
- Food
- Accommodation
- Local Travel
- Internet
- Admin Costs
The program orientation begins on the 1st and 15th of every month and volunteers need to arrive in Mombasa on the day before orientation.
After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. We encourage volunteers to book SGR (train) from Nairobi to Mombasa which usually takes 5-6 hours and we will wait for volunteers at Mombasa terminal with a taxi to the placement.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation.
Orientation is hosted by our local team in Mombasa.
Orientation begins on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Kenya – Introduction to Kenya, Kenyan Customs, Language Training Details, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in Kenya, Introduction to your project and placement.
The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing. Once your orientation is complete, you will be transported to your homestay and introduced to your host family.
Volunteers are accommodated in guest house.
Volunteers can expect to share a room with other volunteers, comprised of single bunk beds with bedding provided.
Living is comfortable with electricity, bucket water and western bathrooms.
WiFi we recommend purchasing a local SIM card with data during your program orientation in Nairobi.
Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), which is served at the guest house.
Breakfast generally consists of chai (tea), toast, fruit and sometimes mandazzi (deep fried dough).
A typical lunch can include vegetables with rice, occasional meat and fruit.
Dinner usually includes traditional food, such as ugali, chapatti, mboga and irio, alongside meat and vegetables.
Bottled water is readily available in Kenya and volunteers should budget approximately US$5 per week for this (2 liters per day).
If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when you apply for the program so we can make arrangements for you.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Kenya provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Kenya you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Kenya.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The program orientation begins on the 1st and 15th of every month and volunteers need to arrive in Nairobi on the day before orientation.
After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation.Volunteers book thier ticket online using SGR train to Mombasa which takes about 7hours to reach Mombasa.
Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night before your program orientation.
If you are traveling in Kenya prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Nairobi on the day before your program orientation.
Orientation is hosted by our local team in Nairobi. Orientation begins on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Kenya – Introduction to Kenya, Kenyan Customs, Language Training Details, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in Kenya, Introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing. Once your orientation is complete, you will be transported to your homestay and introduced to your host family.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 8 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$380
5 weeks
$755
6 weeks
$855
7 weeks
$1,055
8 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,155
Average fees
$167
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Musha Care Foundation
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Community Manager Assistant
This project is well suited to hard-working individuals who are interested in sharing their time with Self Help projects in the fields of community development.
$167/week
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