Orphan Care Assistant
Coordinator | Ximena
Coordinator | Ximena
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Highlights
Experience the life and the culture
Gain experience while staying with local host family.
Gain valuable experience while volunteering with us.
Make memories by sharing your passion with us and making a difference.
Visit local areas safari in Nakuru
Are you passionate about making sure that children have access to essential care and support, and do you want to volunteer your time helping local people and organization
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Volunteers help to interact and stimulate local children, assisting with lessons, games, feeding and general duties that need your help.
Childcare
The Orphan Childcare center is an important base vulnerable children from harsh backgrounds mostly disadvantaged, and these center provide a welcome place for children to stay during the day and night, the society pressure like child abuse and domestic violence has created the problems for this children.
If you love working with children and are willing to help out wherever support is needed most, this project will be a good fit for you.
Volunteers tasks may include teaching,cooking, cleaning, feeding, washing and caring for the children, as well as entertaining and playing with them.
The center caters to children of a range of ages, however, volunteers generally work with children between 4 and 17 years old.
This project is open to all volunteers and a background in childcare is not required as you will be working alongside local staff.
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 be as follows:
7.30 AM Breakfast with the host family.
8.30 AM - 2.00 PM Volunteers travel to their placements and meet with the placement staff. Work and hours at the placement are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at. There is usually a morning tea break and lunch break.
2.00 PM - 5.00 PM Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel back to their homestays, go sight seeing, or do some shopping.
7.00 PM - 8.00 PM Dinner with the host family.
Free-time activities
FURTHER AFIELD
While volunteering in Kenya, many volunteers choose to travel further afield together to gain a deeper insight into the Kenyan people, landscape and wildlife. You can visit local beaches and local safari game parks in Mombasa.
Concert/
Music
Music
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Requirements
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.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
Counselling and Social Work at University or High school level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Experience in childcare
Hardworking
Sociable
Good communication
Self Motivated
Hardworking
Sociable
Good communication
Self Motivated
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
from
07:00
- 18:30
What's Included
Program FeeWhat it covers
- 24/7 in-country support
- Airport pick-up
- Program orientation
- Volunteer placement
- Accommodation
- Meals
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 Nairobi International Airport.
We encourage volunteers to book SGR train from Nairobi to Mombasa which usually takes about 5-6 hours per trip.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation. 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.You will be transferred to your placement by overnight bus or 5 hour train.
Room Accommodation
- single room for person with own western toilet and a TV screen.
- two-bed room (two single beds) for two people sharing with own western toilet and a TV screen.
- Double bedroom (double bed or two single beds pushed together) for two people sharing bathroom and toilet.
- Self catering kitchen
-Clean comfortable beds.
- shared room (three beds or more) for three people sharing bathroom and toilet
Whole accommodation (homestay, cottage, etc.)
Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), which is served at the homestays.
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.
Limited 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. We encourage volunteers to book SGR train to Mombasa which usually takes about 5-6hours per trip.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the terminal 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 Nairobi on the day before your program orientation. begins on the 1st and 15th of every month and volunteers need to arrive in Nairobi on the day before orientation.
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 Baringo by a van and introduced to your host organization.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$799
6 weeks
$1,004
7 weeks
$1,107
8 weeks
$1,209
9 weeks
$1,312
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,630
Average fees
$168
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
Musha Care Foundation
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with Musha Care Foundation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Orphan Care Assistant
Are you passionate about making sure that children have access to essential care and support, and do you want to volunteer your time helping local people and organization
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