• Accommodation.
• Meals.
• Pre-departure navigational and visa assistance.
• In-country program orientation.
• Airport pick-up (if needed).
• Certificate of International Volunteering or Letter of Internship from the organization (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.

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 post-pandemic era, 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.

Payment methods –

While traveling, we know that travelers always don’t carry hard cash around as it might be lost or mishandled for some reason. And with the technological advancements in cross-country, we do our best to exploit the digital ways to the fullest. Volunteers can pay by third-party payment portals such as PayPal, Remitly or transferwise or even m-pesa (for those within East Africa) or can simply do it via direct bank transfer. We rarely accept cash payments as it’s hard to keep a provable record. Additionally, please note that there may be a nominal convenience fee which would be charged during banking transfers.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT, FOR LOCALS, THERE WOULD BE A DIFFFERENT PRICING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONSULT THE COORDINATOR.**

You'll be staying in a homestay, ensuring a comfortable and private room equipped with essential amenities like a bed, 2 sheets, pillows, a carpet, a chair, a table, sink, and a private toilet. Occasionally, two volunteers may share a room, but larger rooms can easily accommodate up to 2 volunteers of the same gender, each having their separate beds. Couples will have the privilege of enjoying private rooms, separate from other volunteers.

Inside the homestay, you'll have access to shared facilities, including a sitting room, a kitchen, a convenient laundry machine, and reliable electricity. This setup provides you with the flexibility to prepare your meals according to your preferences at your own cost, as the kitchen comes complete with a gas cooker and utensils. Living with the host family allows you to become a cherished member of their household.

This immersive experience grants you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in cultures that may be different from your own, facilitating personal growth. To ensure a fulfilling stay, keep these two principles in mind:

1. Feel comfortable within the host family.
2. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance when needed.

The volunteers are strongly advised to get a mosquito repellent and other essentials as the school may not be able to cater to all the needs.

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, subject to prior discussion.

The volunteers are strongly advised to get a mosquito repellent and other essentials as the school may not be able to cater to all the needs.

Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch 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.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared and served by the host family. Everyone sometimes assemble in a sitting ​room ​to eat.  Sometimes when someone is busy during the recess, they may come later to eat. His/Her meal will be covered.

The first break first is at 8.00 AM, and second maybe at 10.00 AM and 4.00 PM but optional. Your breakfast is a mixture of snacks, fruits, tea, bread, honey,​ jam, fresh milk, or eggs served on different days.

Your ​lunch​ time is from 12.00 PM to 2.00 PM, everyone will be at home. Your meal may consist of ​meat, fish, greens, kales, cabbages, vegetables and chapati, noodles, ugali, sweet potato, Irish potato, pumpkin, yams, or salads.

Your dinner is like your lunch but different from the variety you ate at lunch. You can also (optionally) prepare a meal of your choice similar to the one at your home country you are used to. Dinner is at 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM.

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.

If you have specific dietary requirements, allergies, or preferences (such as vegetarian or vegan), please make sure to mention them in your application. We will make every effort to ensure that your dietary needs are met.