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Women Education Assistant
Coordinator | Andrew
Coordinator | Andrew
Highlights
Experience the life and the culture in a rural area in Kenya
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 Ndura Museum, Saiwa Swamp Game Reserve,Lake Nakuru National Park and Masaai Mara.
The primary aim of this project is to empower the women through income-generating projects, education and skills training.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
The project
The aim of this program is to empower the less privileged
women with income-generating projects, education and skills training in rural areas of Chirangeny Kitale about 420km from Nairobi in Kenya.
At many of the women are able to learn Kipuyu(traditional calabash), sewing, tailoring, candle-making and jewelry-making through training and practice at Kaplelach School in. Kitale.
The women also need to have access to finance and small business management courses, enabling them to start their own craft-making or tailoring businesses to generate an income and provide for their families.
Volunteer work
As a volunteer you will work closely with local community and the church which support disadvantaged women affected by poverty in providing counseling, guidance, and sometimes childcare in Kitale.
If you have skills in arts and craft-making and an interest in supporting women to become self-sufficient, this project will be a good fit for you.
As a volunteer, you will assist in a range of areas, including counseling, skill-training and campaign/education development.
While volunteering with us , you may also have the opportunity to help on outreach work within the wider local communities and slum areas Kipsongo and Jama Noor Section 6 in Kitare.The volunteers will also teach English at Bonde IDP Camp and Vumilia Moige.
Orientation
Orientation is hosted by our local team in Kitale.
Orientation begins on your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Kenya – Introduction to Kenya, Customs, Language Training Details, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in the country, 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 host family and introduced to your host community in Kitale.
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.
Please note, this schedule vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.
Free-time activities
During the weekends, volunteers have free time to relax or take the opportunity to explore Saiwa Game Reserve( you will animals like Sitatunga, elephants,leopards,lion),Captain Davis Conservation,Cherangani hills.
Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield, or to embark on a safari. Saturday or Sunday is a religious day of rest. If you wish, you can accompany your host family to their local church, as a Kenya church service is a unique and special experience for many volunteers.
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
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
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Good communication
Physical fitness
Innovative
Flexibility
Physical fitness
Innovative
Flexibility
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 16:30
What's Included
WHAT IT COVERS
- 24/7 in-country support
- Airport pick-up and drop out
- Program orientation
- Volunteer placement
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Internet
After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to
arrive at Kitale International Airport 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 are accommodated in homestays or local host families, who have been approved by our local team in Kenya.
Volunteers can expect to share a bedroom with two to four other volunteers, comprised of single beds and bunk beds with bedding provided.
Living is comfortable and most home-stays have electricity, running water and western bathrooms. It is important to note that there are often power outages and water shortages, and volunteers need to be prepared to have the occasional bucket shower or some time without power.
Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), which is served at the homestays or Host family accommodation. Breakfast generally consists of (tea), toast, fruit and sometimes porridge. A typical lunch can include vegetables with rice, occasional meat and fruit. Dinner usually includes traditional food, such as ugali (corn meal) and alongside meat and vegetables.
Bottled water is readily available 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
Volunteer programs begin on the 1st and 15th of every month. Volunteers can choose to volunteer for periods ranging from 4 weeks to 11 weeks.
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 Nairobi the day before your program orientation
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$ 528
7 weeks
$ 1,848
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$ 3,168
Average fees
$ 264
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Musha Care Foundation
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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.
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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