from 367€

Brilliant 4.7rating (40)

IT and Cyber Support

location
2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Work on underprivileged youth communities to help them with IT skills.
  • Learn Swahili and share your knowledge of languages; take lots of pictures.
  • Mingle with the locals as and when you want. Learn about their habitat, lifestyles and share the same. Teach them the beauty of gadgets and help them understand their importance.
  • Make memories you will never forget in Kenya. After the wholesome experience, you will be given a certificate of recommendation for your valuable inputs.
  • Unwind yourself on local excursions and weekend safaris; don’t forget to pack your camera along.

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

The world is moving on at a rapid pace with newer enhancements in technology. We need you to collaborate together and bring the needy youth up to par & make a difference.

Background:

Are you a tech-savvy expert who also has a passion in sharing knowledge and living in another country? Can you design websites? Would you like to have a mark of your own in the land of Simba? Then this is your chance.

'The internet is becoming the town square for the global village of ...

About the program

Background:

Are you a tech-savvy expert who also has a passion in sharing knowledge and living in another country? Can you design websites? Would you like to have a mark of your own in the land of Simba? Then this is your chance.

'The internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.'

- Bill Gates

Indeed, as certain as his words are, most east African communities are bereft of better networking skills. Some don’t even know what the world is going through, even in present times. Their major source for the outside world is the news screen on televisions. What they understand is the paramount importance of gadgets and their importance but their outreach is limited to basic social media.

Ongoing problems:

  • Kids have computer studies in their curricula yet they lack any practical training; teachers often use single tabs or blackboards to explain them.
  • Very little or no vocational training is imparted to youths graduating from sophomore year. This diminishes their chances to go abroad or pursue their desired career in programming or cybernetics, etc.
  • Women are often restricted to household chores despite their ability to pick up IT skills faster than their male counterparts; YES!! The age-old stigma of masculine superiority still exists in this part of the world. This is due to lack of proper training personnel or lack of funds or digital resources (computers, projectors, etc.) to continue the much-needed training.
  • Websites are not often properly organized by professionals which render schools and other social projects helpless and vulnerable to mouth-of-word existence as well as marketability. As such, people resort to very expensive developers or the whole project simply falls stagnant.

Current requirements:

  • We need tech-smart people (preferably retired or current professionals) to come in & teach these youths about the automated growth within society and how it can help them in furthering the career prospects in future.
  • We also need website developers and website content designers which is of urgent preference. Somebody who can fund and create a budget-friendly website would be very useful and aptly appreciable in this hour of need.
  • We could use former or current programming or IT instructors to teach kids about computers, internet, database programming, logo, etcetera.
  • Lastly, we could use people who can get us help in availing donations in resources (gadgets and tools).


Typical day

First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your accommodation by a local coordinator/staff member and allowed to relax and rest.

Following that, you will meet the admin and the organizational hierarchy who will explain the work and the ongoing projects to be done.

Weekdays ...

Typical day

First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your accommodation by a local coordinator/staff member and allowed to relax and rest.

Following that, you will meet the admin and the organizational hierarchy who will explain the work and the ongoing projects to be done.

Weekdays - A typical volunteer day would be as follows:

  • 8:30 AM: Volunteer leaves for the project destination. The volunteer joins with the local staff and will be oriented about the work to be done.
  • 12.00 PM – 2.00 PM: Lunch break. During this lunch break, you are welcome to eat out or eat at the accommodation.
  • 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM: Work at the project usually ends. The volunteer at this point is free to travel around and explore or do anything at his/her own choice.
  • 7.00 PM: Dinner in the volunteer house.

Saturdays and Sundays are free days for the volunteers. They can choose to explore the city around or do as they wish.

Volunteers can assist the kids in household chores such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, dishes, etc. or career counseling sessions can be held with prior intimation.

Note – Volunteers are advised to bring their own equipment and will work closely with social workers and teachers. Volunteers would assist the teachers in creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere and supporting them in giving instructions to kids. About the location, volunteers could be arranged to go to either of the schools under the social project based on the availability and requirement. Every locale will be coast-side so instructions would be forwarded after prior discussion.


Free-time activities

Official languages are Swahili and English.

Wildlife:

Kenya has a considerable land area devoted to wildlife habitats, including the Masai Mara, where blue wildebeest and other bovids participate in large-scale annual migration.

The “Big five” game animals of Africa ...

Free-time activities

Official languages are Swahili and English.

Wildlife:

Kenya has a considerable land area devoted to wildlife habitats, including the Masai Mara, where blue wildebeest and other bovids participate in large-scale annual migration.

The “Big five” game animals of Africa (lion, leopard, buffalo, Rhinoceros and elephants) can be found in the Masai Mara in particular.

The annual animal migration occurs between June and September, with millions of animals taking part, attracting valuable foreign tourism.

During the weekend, volunteers have spare time to relax or take the opportunity to explore the Mombasa locale, such as visiting the beach, planning a fun and entertainment program with the kids, visiting local homes, etc.

  • Nice places to visit in Kenya
  • Samburu
  • Fourteen falls
  • Maasai village
  • Kibera and Mathare slum
  • Nairobi national museum and snake park
  • Nairobi national park
  • David sheldrick wildlife
  • Bomas of kenya / Karen Blixen
  • Kazuri beads factory and Giraffe centre
  • Mt kenya
  • Kiambethu tea farm in Limuru
  • Tsavo national park
  • Elephant hill hiking
  • Amboseli national park
  • Coffee farm tour
  • Nairobi safari walk
  • Maasai mara park
  • Zip lining at Kereita

During the weekend, volunteers have spare time to relax or take the opportunity to explore the Mombasa locale, such as visiting the beach, planning a fun and entertainment program with the kids, etc.


NOTE – The program coordinator can arrange for sightseeing, only after proper intimation and discussion.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level) or Swahili (basic level)

Education Requirements

Computer, Programming, IT, Math, Web design (Linux if applicable). at University, High School Diploma, Technical School Diploma level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, cover letter, IT experience and work experience (recommended)

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

• Cheerful. • Diligent. • Respectful. • Loves teaching and sharing knowledge. • Has a passion in education and childcare or community development. • Flexible. • Must have basic knowledge of website creation and designing.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 - 16:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by LA4C

What's included:

  • Accommodation
  • Meals (half board); one can always buy lunch or share it with staff.
  • Pre-departure navigational and visa assistance.
  • In-country program orientation.
  • Certificate of International Volunteering from the organisation (performance-based)

What’s not included:

**The visa arrangements, pre-departure PCR tests, vaccination costs (if the traveler is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated) and the flights have to be done on the applicant’s part. The program supervisors will try their utmost best to make the volunteer’s journey and stay hassle-free.

According to current rules, if the visitor is unvaccinated, don’t get scared. We got you covered. You can come to Kenya and get it for free! Sounds good, right?


SPECIAL CONSIDERATION -

We do understand that some volunteers may not be able to spend as much so it is better that they discuss with the management prior to arranging a stay. In the times of the pandemic, empathy is a route to better communication and compassion. Although the money is directly invested for the provisions of the volunteers and the children and the caregivers, what we need in exchange for a budget compromise is your love, energy and ideas that can suit our betterment.

Accommodation

Volunteers are accommodated in a volunteer house, where you can expect to share a room with three to seven other volunteers. Bedrooms are comprised of bunk beds with bedding provided, which includes a bedding, blanket and pillow. The volunteer house has electricity and running water. There is an additional lobby for meals and meetings. It may also consist of floor mattress or simple wooden cots with mosquito nettings.

Volunteers are strictly asked to oblige and not make expensive or unnecessary demands as we had certain futile exchanges in the past. Of course, at the end of the day, we all want to be friends and sharing our stories and living our days together as a part of community experience.

The second project is in Mwtapa, which is 1 hour away from Mombasa amidst beautiful green locale.

Currently, works are underway to accommodate Wi-Fi and running internet in the projects.

Food & Beverages

Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast and dinner), which are served at the accommodation. However, in case of lunch, it may be at one’s own expense or sometimes shared with the school staff. Not to worry, a proper local lunch usually costs no more than 1.5-2 euros.

Breakfast is served around 7 am and generally consists of chai (tea), toast, fruit and sometimes mandazi (African donuts). A typical lunch can include vegetables with rice, occasional meat and fruit and is best taken around 1-2 pm. Dinner is usually served around 7-8 pm and usually includes traditional food, such as ugali, chapati, mbuga and irio, alongside meat and vegetables.

Tap water is not safe to drink in Kenya, though bottled water is readily available. Volunteers typically drink around half a gallon, or two liters, per day, which adds up to cost around $5-10 per week although drinking water is available at the volunteer house.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please make a note on your application so arrangements can be made. However, it is important that volunteers do not expect to eat as you normally do at home.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Moi International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Kenya you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Kenya. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Volunteers can apply at the soonest as this is a time-based project.

The program orientation begins usually on the day of the volunteer’s arrival or a day after, given the randomly changing flight schedules in lieu of the recent covid19 situation.

In case the volunteer is scheduled for Nairobi, there might be additional charges for pickup assistance or a proper navigational guidance for the route to Mombasa.

We strongly advise volunteers to save time and money to book a direct or a 1-stop flight to Mombasa (IATA code – MBA) as the final destination and their place of volunteering is the same.

  • After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Mombasa International Airport.
  • When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation. 
  • If you are traveling in Kenya prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Mombasa on the day before your program orientation or you can navigate by yourself to the destination. Please make sure to keep in touch with the program coordinator and you will be assisted and guided during the tenure of your tour and stay accordingly. After all, traveling is always smoother when it has a proper communication system.
  • Orientation is given by the admin or a staff member in the orphanage campus.
  • 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 Mombasa, Kenyan Customs, Language Training Details, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in Kenya (in and around Mombasa) and Introduction to your project.

Once your orientation is complete, you will be guided to your work location and you can proceed with the relevant work.

**We strongly advise visitors not to reserve night flights as transport for pick-up might not be available. Preferably between 2300 to 0400 hours any day (east African Time).**

Availability
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Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 367€
4 weeks 734€
8 weeks 1,364€
12 weeks (max. stay) 1,993€
Average fees 174€/week

Program fees

174€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with LA4C during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

LA4C

Brilliant 4.7 rating (40 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2008

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Rus

Spoken languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

About the project

Likoni AID 4 Civicom is a registered CBO that encompasses all aspects of community improvement from environmentalism to childcare and even female emancipation.

Meet your organization

The organization was founded by Jonathan Munyany, a local suburban citizen, in the year 2008 with 12 children and little amenities. Sooner than later, the humanitarian work of the foundation started grabbing eyeballs and word spread around to support the children centre. Ever since, the organization has shifted to a different home and has grown the strength with more facilities.

The organization strives to provide all the basic needs to ensure the kids don't feel left out from their right to a proper education in a digitally fast-paced world. The center procures funds from independent donors for assistance in terms of food, education sponsorship, clothing, bill payments, etc.

There are other fields of environmentalism as well that comprises sustainable farming, organic farming and a need for hydrologists or agronomists.

The mission of LA4C is to bring in more indigenous resources for funding childcare and community welfare projects. Our goal is to alleviate human suffering, child care and protection through advocacy and networking for self sustainable projects, building of community models, hence improving livelihoods. The purpose is to bring in volunteers so that they can learn with the lifestyle of the people and the kids here going through a hard yet simple life before they can emerge in the world outside. Simultaneously, the volunteers can provide help in upgradation of certain facilities in different ways.

The Organization’s Current Objectives:

  1. To carry out empowerment activities that engage the women and the local youth in the post-pandemic era.
  2. To help understand the global culture and reciprocate in an equally appreciative manner.
  3. Create awareness and action-based approaches in environmental conservation at grassroots level.
  4. Literacy enhancement and incorporate better pedagogical styles.
  5. Betterment of community health through digital awareness and state-of-the-art practices.
  6. Promote Cultural exchange among communities and visitors to promote harmonious and mutually respectful collaboration.
  7. The Technical Vocational Training (TVT) program to equip the youth with life skills like tailoring, bead work, T-shirt printing and many more.
  8. The women’s empowerment projects including juice-making, tailoring, embroidery, making peanut butter and many more.
  9. Improvement of the surrounding environment for a greener and cleaner future.
  10. Conduct the volunteering programs that allows volunteers to visit and stay at the orphanage in aid of material, technical, spiritual, manpower and financial support.

Future goals:

In the current world, thanks to the pandemic, it is no illusion that a lot of things have changed, are changed and will change in coming times. Hence, the balance of the goals in regard to the imminent and inevitably changing environment have to be committed and flexible enough. As the global environment keeps changing, the organizational goals and strategies will be similarly aligned to develop a truly up-to-date environment where the communities know what’s going on and how to live with the current locale.

OUR CHALLENGES

In our services to the vulnerable children, we would like to give the best to them but lack of man-power and financial stability has hindered immediate and long-term efficacy.

The listed are some of our operational challenges that we kindly submit a humble request for mentorship and support:

  1. Lack of a permanent home for conducive accommodation, privacy and security for the children; we currently live in a rental house, moving from place to place like nomads which affects the children psychologically and strains the care-takers as well.
  2. Poor infrastructure and access to social amenities.
  3. Lack of digital awareness and inaccessibility to worldwide marketing.
  4. Lack of clean water for drinking and domestic purposes.
  5. Shortage of food.
  6. Lack of effective and efficient man power support and sustainability.
  7. Insecurity due to political influence and the rising juvenile gangs.
  8. Lack of environmental awareness regarding plantation, farming and horticulture.

40 reviews · rating4.7

Elena Kostyrya rating5

2024 at Organizational Strategist

The home in Tanzania was a bit different from what I expected. Dar es salaam is quite a developed city, if I may say. Being in the IT industry, I know how to help self-promote entrepreneurs. Job is one such guy. He is humble, motivated and diligent and also handles the center with care. So I ...
Victoria Sulukin rating4.6

2024 at Volunteer Mentor for Organic Farming

It was a great stay. Gerry, as I like to call her, was such an awesome host and I had so much fun daily with the people and the farmers out there. One thing that the new volunteers should remember is that the place is huge but it definitely needs some cleaning and tidy-up hands. And personally, I ...
Laetitia Quemart rating4.4

2024 at Organizational Strategist

I had a fun time here. Couldn’t do much but I did advise the founder, job, to market his NGO properly. Also gifted them some chocolates that I got for them. The weather is quite hot and the food is delicious. They have to improve on the marketing and improve the facilities a bit. Other than ...
Anton Sheptitskiy rating4.4

2024 at Organizational Strategist

К моему удивлению, это место было безопасным и аккуратным. Но организация находится не в лучшей форме. Необходимо проделать большую работу. Людям нужно жить с ...
Balduin Schwarz rating4.4

2023 at Gardening and Replantation Assistant

At first, I had a culture difference. Things in my hometown near Vienna are different. Very different! Haha. But slowly I got used to it. simple food, beachside evenings.. and lot of smiles to make day. I happy that I helped with planting a few seeds. It’s a simple thing so I think everyone ...
Stina Pederson rating4.8

2023 at Gardening and Replantation Assistant

det var fantastiskt att se små barn runt omkring. mitt arbete var enkelt...plantera några liljefrön. jag gillar programmet. enkelt, billigt och inte ansträngande. deras måltider var också bra för mig som vegan. skulle definitivt komma tillbaka hit någon gång igen. med mer frön!!!! *** ...

Location

Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya > Mombasa

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