If you’re a people person, your help is crucial to support some programs we are doing for the community to encourage cultural interchange and community development.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
1. Volunteer task
We are committed to addressing poverty among disadvantaged households in slums and rural villages in Kenya, Africa. Volunteer with us, to positively impact underprivileged communities in Kenya as you will fully be immersed in Kenya's culture.
2. Your induction and orientation
On your first day, you will receive a comprehensive induction to your new town. A staff member will take you on a tour of the surrounding area, and point out places that might be useful to you. You will also be taken to buy a local sim card or exchange money if you need to.
3. Daily program/ Timetable
Volunteer work is for only 4 1/2 hours in the morning every day, in the afternoon, we have free activities such as sports, Kenya traditional dance classes, traditional cooking classes, and sports. Weekends are made for exploring our country and Safaris with our local volunteers and your fellow overseas volunteers. Below is a tentative Weekdays timetable;
- 6:00 am - if you are feeling motivated, you are welcome to join the daily meditation or morning exercise of running for some KM / GMY
- 8:00 am - We serve a delicious and healthy breakfast
- 9:00 am - 13:30 pm - Volunteer work depending on your skills and interests and our necessities at the time
- 14:00pm to 18:00pm - Complementary activities (free time activities stated below)
- 4:00 pm - Yoga class, and learn Kenyan traditional songs, Dances, and cooking that will make you love Kenya even more, including our local Swahili language if interested. The classes are suitable for all levels and usually last about an hour and a half.
- 8:00 pm - Dinner is served
4. Climate and Weather
- Like much of the rest of the world, Kenya's weather can vary widely. However, some obvious climatic patterns can tell you what to expect. There are two rainy seasons in Nairobi. The major rainy season generally falls between mid-march and the end of May. The minor rainy season generally falls between the beginning of November and the end of December. During these periods, you will see a fair amount of rain, especially in the evening and during the night.
- July and August we usually rain-free, although they can be quite chilly, especially at night. Temperatures are fairly consistent throughout the year-around 20' C during the day, chiller in the evenings.
- January and February are usually the hottest months.
- It is safest to plan for the hot sun as well as pouring rain, whatever the month, a raincoat is necessary, as is sun cream. Remember that the sun is stronger on the equator, so you will likely burn much quicker than you're used to after a long day or with sensitive skin, you can even burn when it's completely overcast.
5. Clothes
There are a couple of things to bear in mind when packing clothes for Kenya. The first is the weather - it can vary quite a lot, so it is best to plan for hot sun and pouring rain. You will need to dress to protect yourself from the sun, but also be prepared for rain. Here is a suggestion of what to bring;
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Lightweight trousers and tops
- Jumper and Jeans for the evenings
- Plenty of underwear
- Hait for sun
- Sports clothing
- Trainers or boots
- Sandals
- Day shoes
6. Packing
Below are some suggestions about what to pack. Everything on these lists is essential or useful
- Passport
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
- A negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure, will be required at the immigration office
- Sleeping bag and Mosquito net are important to have it, especially when we will be traveling to rural villages or our monthly team-building camping. You can come with it or get it at our local markets but it will be expensive compared to your country.
- Travel pillow
- Towels
- Toiletries and sanitary products. Consider bringing dry shampoo and wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
- Anti-malaria tablets- We insist; volunteers purchase a full course of anti-malarial tablets before departure. Malarone is popular due to minimal side effects, Doxycycline, proguanil, and mefloquine are also alternative.
- Any other medication you require (e.g Epicenes, Inhales, etc)
First AID KIT is essential to bring, especially
- Plasters
- Antiseptic cream
- Indigestion tablets
In exchange for 4 hours of work per day (usually in the morning) you can participate in activities such as;
- Meditation
- Hiking
- Cinema/ Films on a projector,
- Music therapy with oriental instruments
- Nature walks
- Trips to 50 different tourist attractions/safaris
- Teaching English, Drawing, and painting with our children
- Social activities like cleanliness to our schools
- Visiting people living with HIV/AIDS, and Elders
- Gym
- Riding
- Swimming
- Cooking classes. Our volunteers will learn how to cook different types of Kenyan food during their free time
- Sports
- Bonfire, etc
2. You also need extra cash for your personal expenses which include; Your trips, safaris, tours, gifts, souvenirs, shopping at local markets, and weekend excursions. The much you spend on these Safaris/ Tours depends on your affordability. It's more fun and secures to walk with one of our tours and travel Professional local volunteers to guide you. Below are 50 interesting sites we usually take our volunteers during their free time and Weekends. Let us know if there is any site below you may want to visit too while volunteering with us, so that we can fix your program/Schedule
- 5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
- Guided Day Trip To Crater Lake Game Sanctuary
- Road Drive To Fourteen Falls From Nairobi
- Hell's Gate And Geothermal Spa Tour
- Half-Day Ngong Hills Hike From Nairobi With Lunch At A Local Restaurant
- Day Olpajeta Conservancy From Nairobi
- Private Mombasa Full-Day Excursion
- Lake Magadi Day Trip
- Nairobi Highlight Guided Walking Tour
- Birthday Dinner Surprise & Cat Dance At Safari Park Hotel
- Nairobi Souvenir Shopping Experience
- Half-Day Nairobi Railway Museum Small-Group Tour
- 3 Days Maasai Village Rural Tour
- Nairobi Kenya Cultural Shopping Experience
- Lake Bogoria Flamingos Tour From Nairobi
- Baboon Cliff, Makalia & Forest Zip Ling Or Menengai Crater In A Day
- Kibera Slum Guided Tour From Nairobi
- Half-Day Tour To Nairobi National Museum & Snake Park
- Kariandusi Prehistoric Site And Hyrax Hill Day Tour
- The Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour
- Full-Day David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Bomas Of Kenya, Karen Blixen, Kazuri Beads Factory And Giraffe Centre Tour
- Day Tour To Lake Nakuru National Park
- Mt Kenya Day Trip Hike From Nairobi
- Day Tour To Kiambethu Tea Farm In Limuru
- Mount Longonot Full Day Trip
- Naivasha Elsamere Conservation And Hells Gate Tour From Nairobi
- 3 Days Tsavo East Panari Safari And Watamu Package
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Safari
- Haller Park
- Karura Forest Nature Walk And Bike Ride Day Tour From Nairobi
- Full-Day Sweetwaters And Ol Pejeta Conservancy Small group Tour From Nairobi
- Aberdare National Park Day Trip From Nairobi
- Hiking & Zip Lining At Kereita, Kenya
- Mombasa - 3 Day Tour From Nairobi
- Adventure In Camp Ndunda (Embu)
- 1 Day Excursion From Nairobi
- Nairobi Safari Walk And Animal Orphanage Small-Group Guided Tour
- Overnight Safari To Amboseli National Park
- City Tours
- Day Tour To Ojiogi Conservancy
- Ostrich Farm From Nairobi
- Coffee Farm Tour