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Construction and Designing Assistant

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2 - 6 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+

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Clou

  • Experience Kenyan lifestyle and customs.
  • Build a classroom in your own way; show the people how classroom size affects the psychology for young minds!
  • Learn Swahili and tribal dialects at your own pace and explore your love for languages!
  • Make an impact that would change young African minds!
  • Visit the surrounding reserves in your free time and get a taste of the African adventures! Even a quick venture to the Maasai would help as it’s the famous wildebeest season!!

Particulièrement approprié pour

Âge 18+
Couples
Groupes
50+

À propos du programme

We want experienced pairs of hands in constructing a fresh classroom and adding style to enhance teaching quality.

Looking forward to working with a school in a rural setting? Do you want to help a classroom and re-design the basics of education? Do you want to add some colors to the lives of these young ones? Join us.

Debrief –

An ideal project for short-term volunteers, visitors and even working nomads, no ...

À propos du programme

Looking forward to working with a school in a rural setting? Do you want to help a classroom and re-design the basics of education? Do you want to add some colors to the lives of these young ones? Join us.

Debrief –

An ideal project for short-term volunteers, visitors and even working nomads, no specific skills are required. In fact, we welcome new ideas for a merger between the old and the new ways.

Volunteers should bring their own gloves, flashlights, and light-weight scarf for dust protection, insect repellent, working boots and water bottle. Please also note, projects and volunteer roles will vary from school to school.

This project focuses primarily on the construction and renovation of academic structures such as lavatories, libraries, classrooms and a possible staff office. Volunteers also have the opportunity to meet chiefs and community elders, and learn about the various cultures of the different communities through drumming, music and dance. If you are somebody with a knack for outdoor engagements and a good level of fitness, this will be a perfect project for you. The Construction assistant project offers volunteers the special opportunity to work alongside local people. One might bring forth a merger of new ideas and help re-design the concept of blackboard teaching.

Background –

In African communities, the most common problem faced by learners and educators alike is the deficit of good classroom structures with proper learning equipment. Sometimes, even to this day, you might find students sitting under a tree or just in the raw dirt against a scorching sun which is really not conducive for proper learning session. Even though the covid19 pandemic has started to fade, its impact has dealt a huge blow to the economy of schools with most parents opting out of sending their wards to classes and thus halting educational balance for the children. Instead, some kids have been asked to get a job, although the shock is not theirs alone but the surrounding bystanders. All of this because of lack of proper guidance, funds, material acquisition to build a student-friendly classroom. More than that, even the toilets have come to spotlight in lieu of the safety measures not being provided. In some schools, both girls and boys share the same lavatory which poses a threat to their physical and psychological health. They get used to the idea that everyone uses the same room for a single purpose and live in denial, until it’s too late, that they could come in contact with contagious diseases.

Location –

Mombasa is a touristy coastal city of not just Kenya but also East Africa. It’s round-the-year hot and humid so expect to be surrounded by serene splash of waves on the beach and dusty roads. Overall, it is surrounded by forest reserves and hilly ranges which adds it to one of the most tourist-friendly attractions in the world. Kenyans are lovely, warm people with a heart for friendly exchanges and interactions with tourists.

Challenges faced:

  • Lack of resources to reach out and ask for construction aid.
  • Lack of knowledge of classroom ambience.
  • Lack of personnel to assist the teachers.
  • Absence of proper toilets and canteen materials.
  • Lack of proper construction engineers to help design a draft for the framework.

Requirements:

We are looking for volunteers to help us with construction and building assistance with newer ideas and basic labor. We are also open to new design blueprints, painting and interior décor initiatives. Visitors would also get a chance to experience local lunch sessions with laborers and hear the stories of contrasting lifestyles or even engage with them during weekends for any recreational activities.

**Please note, this project has an additional fee of 50-70 euros per person for construction and renovation materials that are used during the project. A breakdown of the materials would be given post application completion, depending on the duration and the availability of materials.



Journée typique

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 ...

Journée typique

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:

Day 1

  • 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: volunteer makes a note of things to be done and decides what to buy and how to buy, unless the blueprint is not ready. 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.

Day 2 onwards

Volunteers have their own choice to work at their own pace and flexibility but it is advised to work in early hours as the sun and humidity combines a massive scorcher past 10-11 am, after which locals would be more suited while outsiders might need a breather. The rest of the day goes on as usual.

Usual workdays: Monday to Friday.

Overtime adjustments: If the volunteer and the coordinator feel the need to be flexible with the time, given the length and the nature of the work, that can be arranged as well. The volunteer also needs to arrange simultaneously.

The best part about the project and the program is its time notwithstanding.


Activités de loisirs

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 ...

Activités de loisirs

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.


Conditions

Conditions

Âge minimum: 18 ans

Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.

Compétences linguistiques

Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base)

Restrictions de Nationalité

Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

Autres Compétences

• Diligent. • Respectful. • Healthy and fit to work for hours under the sun. • Flexible. • Self-motivated. • Willing to learn and share.

Engagement horaire

Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi de 08:30 - 15:00

Services inclus

Services inclus

Services de LA4C

What's included:

  • Accommodation
  • Meals (Breakfast and dinner).
  • Pre-departure navigational and visa assistance.
  • In-country program orientation
  • Airport pick-up (if needed).
  • Certificate of International Volunteering from the organisation (performance-based).

What's not included:
  1. Flight costs.
  2. Visa and insurance costs.
  3. Vaccination or PCR tests.

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. Surely, some sort of arrangement can be made.

Transfert de l'aéroport Moi International Airport

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.

However, in special cases, there would be a pick-up assistance.

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 (MBA) in Mombasa. 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.


**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).**

Logement

Volunteers have the option to stay in the school, where you can expect to share a room with other volunteers. Usually, the school doesn’t have much facilities but can be arranged with a ground carpet/mattress.

The better and more suitable option is a nearby guesthouse where volunteers have their own apartment with most of the facilities including the Wi-Fi but be noted that the pricing would be separate for this and could be arranged after a prior discussion.

Aliments & Boissons

Volunteers are provided with two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), which are served at the school. 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 7-8 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 served around 1-2 pm. Dinner is usually served around 7-8 pm and usually includes traditional food, such as ugali, chapati, mboga and irio, alongside meat and vegetables.

Tap water is usually not safe to drink in the project site due to its closeness to the Indian ocean, though bottled water is readily available. However, clean water is available at the accommodation. 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.

Accès à Internet

Bon accès sur le site du projet

NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

Billets d'avion

L'aéroport le plus proche est Moi International Airport (MBA) à Mombasa. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Kenya. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

Assurance Voyage

Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Kenya te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

Vaccins

Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Kenya, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Kenya. INFOS VACCINS

Informations sur l'arrivée

No specific start date would be announced. However, with the new systems fast approaching, It would be useful for the volunteers to make the journey at the soonest and get the maximal experience.

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

  • After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Mombasa International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa.
  • Before you arrive, you will be given navigational guidance by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation. A pick-up is usually recommended but do note the pick-up fee is not included in the fee.
  • 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 school.
  • 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. 

Disponibilité
janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

Frais de Programme

2 semaines (durée min.) 394€
4 semaines 676€
6 semaines (durée max.) 1 046€
Prix moyen 184€/semaine

Frais de Programme

184€ par semaine 2 - 6 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

Méthodes de payement

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PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT


Durée

2 - 6 semaines

Acompte

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Paiement final

Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec LA4C durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


Rencontrez votre hôte

LA4C

Génial 4.7 rating (40 avis)

Non lucratif - fondée en 2008

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Langues parlées: Espagnol, Chinois, Anglais

Sur le projet

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

Rencontrez votre hôte

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 avis · rating4.7

Yuki Katsuma rating5

2023 at Construction and Designing Assistant

it was a short stay but it was great meeting this part of the world. hope to visit soon again. also, the painting work needed to be completed so soon. but i am glad i did best. ..
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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