Join us to Bright up Smiles & lives As A Dentist.
Coordinator | Kingsley
Coordinator | Kingsley
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Destaques
You will have opportunity to experience the true African way of life, which will expand your perspective of the world, and memories that you'll never forget during your weekend excursions & safaris
The programs are many and suitable for volunteers from the age of 14 years and above, High School & University Students, Professionals, Couples & Families with their children, and Adults of 50+ years
After the completion of your online/ Onsite volunteer offer, UCESCO will write you a good and official recommendation letter and Certificate of appreciation/Recognition for your time and service to us
Our project site is truly an exciting place to be, a place where you can really make a difference. UCESCO - Kenya has a 100% safety record & we try to maintain it as Kenyans are friendly by nature.
Orientation of activities is done every Monday to understand all other programs we have in case you are flexible & interested to help other programs/activities. Opportunity to rotate to other program
Volunteer as a dentist with Ucesco Africa mostly in the slums, marginalized areas in Kenya.The people in these areas are Vulnerable with no ability to access dental care.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Famílias
Grupos
50+
Cadeiras de Roda
This program aims at Dental Medical professionals or pre-med Dental students, who want to gain first insights into a medical career and gather valuable experience before starting University or working in Healthcare. Healthcare providers and childcare professionals are always in high demand in the communities we are serving. Gain volunteer experience with us in humanitarian aid.
- Students or interns who can’t rely on medical experience will learn from observing & assisting dentists on the site through; (Observing procedures, Office Administration, and Health data recording).
- Professionals can be assistant dentists or do basic procedures at our dental facilities
- For those professionals who want to serve as full time dentists, serving patients directly, we need to process a temporary license for you from the Ministry of Health and all relevant authorities by sending us the following requirements in advance.
- Copy of ID/ Passport
- Current colored passport-size photo
- Certified copies of transcripts in English Version
- Copy of current CV
- Your practicing license in your country.
- A license fee
Typical day
1. Volunteer task
We anticipate that;
- You want to contribute, and
- You have a passion for teaching locals with no knowledge
- As a person you are calm, embracing, and with no judgment
- You are passionate about making a difference to the target group or individual.
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. You will also be taken to buy a local sim card or exchange money if you need to. We value innovative ideas to make us serve others better hence we always encourage our volunteers to have creative ideas for serving the community better apart from assigning you our usual operations.
Orientation of activities is done every Monday to understand all other programs we have in case you are flexible and interested to help with other programs/activities. When you rotate to other programs you get more exposure and be more impactful to many needy beneficiaries. For example, if you have applied for medical volunteers to help us at our clinic, you can at the same time, help in teaching your language if you are good in life skills you can share with our high school students, if you are good in sports you can teach some sports you know, if you are good in mathematics you can teach at our school, if you have the medical background you can volunteers some of your free time from the clinic at our schools and homes visit or at our beauty school. I recommend volunteers who are flexible to help in other areas if the program you have applied to is not that busy during your time in Kenya. Africa will be more fun and enjoyable and you can learn more than you expected. We also as an Organization plan for any Safari that is meaningful and pocket friendly as we want the tours to be friendly as well as touch the life of a needy person, that's why we opt for tour companies that we have a contract with so they subsidize the cost
3. Daily program/ Timetable
Volunteer work is during the morning hours every day, and in the afternoon, we have free activities such as sports, Kenya traditional dance classes, traditional cooking classes, and sports for those volunteers interested to learn, however, it's an optional offer depending on the number of volunteers interested to learn But mostly volunteers finish their volunteer work at 3:30 pm and go home direct to rest and prepare for the following days' activities. Weekends are made for exploring our country and Safaris ( Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for any safari outside Nairobi City like Masai Mara, and Samburu, they need at least 2 nights and 3 days to have enough experience). Safaris within Nairobi city or nearby can be explored for one day or two ( Saturday and Sunday). The organization is aware and more than happy to give you enough time to explore Kenya too because you are here to help at the same time make sure you experience Africa's lifestyle and culture. We will always give you time for that.
A typical days schedule will look like this with or without minor adjustments;
- 8:30 am - We serve a delicious and healthy breakfast
- 9:00 am - 13:30 pm - Volunteer work as described above.
- 14:00 pm to 18:00 pm - Free time activities mentioned above (Optional)
- 3:30 pm - Break and prepare back home to rest
- 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 pretty chilly, especially at night. Temperatures are fairly consistent throughout the year-around 20' C during the day and freezing 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
Free-time activities
Official languages are Swahili and English
- Common swahili words
- Hello: jambo/ hujambo/ salama.
- How are you?: habari gani.
- Fine (response): nzuri.
- Goodbye: kwa heri/ kwa herini (more than one peson)
- See you later: tutaonana.
- Nice to meet you: nafurahi kukuona.
- Goodnight: lala salama.
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.
More than one million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras participate in the migration across the Mara River.
The “Big five” game animals of Africa, that is the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros, and elephants, can be found in Kenya and in the Masai Mara and Samburu in particular.
A significant population of other wild animals, reptiles, and birds can be found in the national parks and game reserves in the country. The annual animal migration occurs between June and September, with millions of animals taking part, attracting valuable foreign tourism.
Two million wildebeests migrate a distance of 2,900 kilometers (1,802 mi) from the Serengeti in neighboring Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya, in a constant clockwise fashion, searching for food and water supplies. This Serengeti Migration of the wildebeest is listed among the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
Things to note throughout your stay in Kenya.
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
Climbing
Concert/
Music
Music
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Riding
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Sports
Swimming
Water Sports
Winter Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requisitos
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)
Medicine, sciences, math at university level
Passport and any form of identification
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
a social mindset
• a good work ethic
• the ability to work as part of a team
• great communication skills
• adaptability to different types of tasks
• problem-solving ability
• initiative
• enthusiasm
• resilience
• a non-judgmental approach and respect for diversity
• great cultural awareness
• a professional attitude to work
• strong regard for health and safety
• eagerness to travel
• dedication
• a good work ethic
• the ability to work as part of a team
• great communication skills
• adaptability to different types of tasks
• problem-solving ability
• initiative
• enthusiasm
• resilience
• a non-judgmental approach and respect for diversity
• great cultural awareness
• a professional attitude to work
• strong regard for health and safety
• eagerness to travel
• dedication
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
09:00
- 15:30
Serviços incluídos
Deposit (15%)
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 (85%)
Your final payment will be agreed with UCESCO Africa during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
UCESCO-Kenya a staff member will be there to welcome you when you arrive at Nairobi Airport (NBO). From the airport, you will travel in our private car to your host family. Depending on traffic, this will be a 15 mins drive
- All volunteer houses have running water. Volunteers should not drink tap water – instead, drink only bottled water
- UCESCO- Kenya arranges accommodation for volunteers in a volunteer house or in homestays. Both our homestays and volunteer house are executive, spacious, beautiful, Well finished apartment that is fully furnished with en-suite room features and en-suite bathroom. It's a place you can call home away from home. your stay is guaranteed to be comfortable, and memorable and a comeback is certain. The unit has a furnished living room fitted with armchairs, a flat-screen TV, Free Wifi, and a fully equipped kitchen in case you want to cook your own fast food apart from what we provide. Parking facilities are available and the premises are guarded by security personnel 24/7.
- Both Homestays and volunteers houses are located at lower Kabete road and Westlands, Nairobi, in a serene environment with friendly people, proximity to major Shopping Malls such as Westgate Mall, Sarit Centre Mall, Springs Valley Mall, Ibis Hotel, KFC, GYM, Pizza Inn, Coffe cafes, Supermarkets, and Educational Centers such as the University of Nairobi and Kenya School of Government. Just a short drive from Westlands and is a great choice for volunteers to rest after hard work in the slums. They are also in a Great location…convenient for public transport to the city and many bars and restaurants nearby.
- Housekeeping and laundry are offered weekly.
- Homestay volunteers can accommodate up to 3 volunteers same time, You will be living in a host family house and become a member of that family, which gives you the opportunity to learn their culture, learn a new language, and virtually do everything with them.
Cuisine
Kenyans generally have three meals in a day—breakfast (kiamsha kinywa), lunch (chakula cha mchana), and supper (chakula cha jioni or simply chajio). In between, they have the 10 o'clock tea (chai ya saa nne) and 4 p.m. tea (chai ya saa kumi).
Breakfast is usually tea or porridge with bread, chapati, mahamri, boiled sweet potatoes, or yams.
Githeri is a common lunchtime dish in many households, while Ugali with vegetables, sour milk (mursik), meat, fish, or any other stew is generally eaten by much of the population for lunch or supper.
Regional variations and dishes also exist.
In western Kenya, among the Luo fish is a common dish; among the Kalenjin, who dominate much of the Rift Valley Region, mursik—sour milk—is a common drink.
In cities such as Nairobi, there are fast-food restaurants, including Steers, KFC, and Subway. There are also many fish-and-chips shops.
Cheese is becoming more popular in Kenya, with consumption increasing particularly among the middle class
We provide 2 meals per day because most of the lunchtime will always find you on the project site. You only need to buy some snacks or affordable food near your project site. Sometimes like in school you can share with the students but might not be good for your stomach because mostly we use Githeri ( Cooked Maize corns and beans together) which I guess might be difficult for your stomach to digest if you are not used to. If you have any special dietary requirements e.g vegetarian or vegan, please let us know so we can make arrangements for you. We will do our best to see that you are well taken care of, but, as a volunteer, there is a need to be flexible so you can adapt easily.
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 Quênia.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Quênia provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Quênia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Quênia.
Datas & Custos
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
1. Preparing for the arrival
Volunteering in Kenya through our organization will be an exhilarating, horizon-widening time. You will find new friends and take on new challenges, experiencing a different way of life while you do so. To make the most of this opportunity, it is a good idea to make sure that you are prepared as possible, both physically and mentally.
2. VISAS Requirement for your volunteer
One of the perks of volunteering with us is the visa guidance we give you. We have a dedicated visa team that has up-to-date information on Visa requirements. You can get in touch with us if you have any visa queries, big or small, and we will take you through the process. Once you apply, you'll also get a link, which includes all the necessary visa information.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 30 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$300
2 weeks
$543
3 weeks
$786
4 weeks
$1.029
8 weeks
$2.002
16 weeks
$3.947
30 weeks
(max. stay)
$7.350
Average fees
$273
/week
Por favor, note que as taxas acima indicadas são estimadas.
UCESCO Africa
informará o candidato sobre o preço final durante o processo de candidatura.
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 UCESCO Africa during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Volunteer as a dentist with Ucesco Africa mostly in the slums, marginalized areas in Kenya.The people in these areas are Vulnerable with no ability to access dental care.
$273/week
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