Voluntary work in Kenya is a great way to really get to know one of the best countries in Africa for viewing wildlife. When you do some voluntary work in Kenya you work closely with local people on a daily basis, giving you a unique insight in to local culture. Voluntary work in Kenya also involves working with other volunteers, so it’s a great chance to meet other travellers. Above all, voluntary work abroad in Kenya is all about doing something positive on your career breaks. Although a career break in Kenya has so much to offer, like many countries in Africa it suffers from more than its fair share of problems - voluntary work gives you the chance to help out during your stay.
Kenya voluntary work
We have a number of extremely rewarding Kenya voluntary work programmes to choose from. Take a look at our full range of career break programme in Kenya below.
Get involved with successful projects that aim to give children and families the means to sustain themselves. You can help provide food, shelter, clean water, training and health care – and most valuable of all, emotional support.
Make a small but meaningful difference to people in Nairobi. Work in a hospital or orphanage, reaching out to people who live in poverty. You can teach and care for the children, help repair infrastructure and learn Swahili too.
Orphans in Kimilili get very little love and attention because there simply isn’t enough staff. This is where you come in. You’ll divide your time between teaching and caring for the children – both equally worthwhile tasks.
Teach English and computer skills in the morning and organise sports sessions in the afternoons. The lessons will greatly improve the children’s prospects, while sport will keep them fit and give them a chance to enjoy themselves.
Immerse yourself in Kenyan life and become part of a three-year plan to improve life in a rural village. Live and work with the community, helping with tasks such as construction, teaching, landscaping and painting.
Family Friendly! A rewarding two-week experience for families looking to give something back to underprivileged African communities. Plus, you’ll experience the beauty of Kenya through a varied activities programme. Minimum age 6 years.
Nadine took a gap break to do something different. She joined our archaeology programme in Israel and unearthed ancient gold coins. Read more..
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Gap Year for Grown Ups have many Career Break Voluntary Projects in Africa for grown up gappers. Because Gap Year for Grown Ups is the leading authority and only specialist source of ideas and options for grown up gap years, it has the widest range of volunteering programmes in Africa. These include animal/wildlife conservation, teaching English in Africa, community volunteering in Africa and Voluntary work with children in Africa.
