Care and Community Assistant

To support children and women in Mombasa while gaining invaluable work experience

To see the development of a child, and being a part of that process of women development is priceless. 

As a volunteer you’ll play a direct role in helping children, while also learning new skills through visitation of the vulnerable communities 

This is volunteers are expected to learn from this program:- 

1- To work with a community-based care system

2- To know more about Early Childhood Development, and how to implement it

3- To plan and run fun activities and games to teach things like english and homework for children after school.

4- Learn directly from the communities and caregivers of children you work with

5- Get a deeper understanding of the women challenges and children face

6- You can also volunteer with disabled children. 

You’ll help their caregivers by being an extra pair of hands in homes where we work.  

On our volunteer opportunity will be able to give volunteers and opportunity to give children the encouragement and educational support they need. 

You can be assured that you'll have an ethical experience and make a real impact, as our programs are guided by management plans and our childcare policy. 

On a personal level, you’ll: 

- Gain volunteer childcare work experience, which will boost your resume

- Enhance skills like communication and planning

- Be immersed in the local community

- Getting work experience abroad with children is a safe and sociable way to give back to vulnerable communities while building your own confidence and understanding  childcare issues.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring a laptop and will be working in office or place of accommodation and visit the communities in arranged times together with local staff in Mombasa.

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: Volunteers work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. A typical schedule is as follows:

7.00 AM – Breakfast at the volunteer house, prepared by the local cook.

7.30 AM – Volunteers travel to their placements either by taxi or by walking. Start time and daily workload depends on the project that the individual volunteer is participating on.

1.00 PM – Volunteers break for lunch. Volunteers either travel back to the volunteer house or eat a packed lunch at their placement. After lunch, volunteers continue with their volunteer work (where applicable).

3.00 PM - 4.00 PM – Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to return to the volunteer house, plan for the following day’s activities or use their free time as they wish.

7.00 PM – Dinner at the volunteer house, prepared by a local cook.

Please note, this schedule will vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.

During the weekends, volunteers have free time to relax or take the opportunity to explore Nairobi and  wider Kenya 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.