Kenya Medical and Community Programme

Kenya is one of Africa’s poorest countries and the population has been devastated by HIV/AIDS, poverty and unemployment. Volunteers have countless options to make a contribution to those affected.

Volunteer Role

This volunteer programme provides you with the opportunity to volunteer in the Nairobi slums and nearby schools, orphanages and hospital. Volunteers will be deeply affected by their time spent assisting doctors in understaffed hospitals and the possibility to give orphaned children much needed attention and love. Highlights to this worthwhile experience include:

Assisting in various orphanages in Limuru. You will help to improve the facilities and also get involved in the teaching and caring of the children
Acquiring medical experience if you wish under supervision from qualified doctors and nurses
Have the chance to make a contribution to the community as well as seeing life in the slums of Nairobi
Experiencing real Kenyan culture
Learning some Swahili!

Volunteers will spend two days every week in the slums of Nairobi helping with the community support programme. The rest of the time will be divided between assisting at a local hospital depending on your medical experience, and at a day care/orphanage centre in Limuru.

This provides volunteers with the possibility to spend time in Nairobi making a constructive input into the health service, along with an option to gain a unique medical experience, as well as having a deep involvement into the lives of people in the neighbouring community.

Location

The programme is based in Nairobi and Limuru, just outside Nairobi in its beautiful hilly countryside.

Accommodation and Meals

Two-bedroom cottage sharing with fellow volunteers with up to four people in one room. A cook provides three meals a day and there are house keeping and laundry services on a regular basis.

Programme Overview

Duration & Prices: 4 weeks £1295, 8 weeks £1895, 12 weeks £2395

How to book and pay:
Pay £195 deposit to book. Balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.

What is included?
Nairobi Airport transfers
Project donation
Orientation on arrival
Transfers to/from project
Accommodation
Three meals a day
Weekly laundry
Assistance and support

What is not included?
Transport to Nairobi
Personal traveller’s insurance
Any visas
Personal items
Internet/Email & telephone
Wines, spirits and Soft drinks
Any extra excursions
Unrelated transportation

Summary:
Volunteers will be deeply affected by their time spent assisting doctors in understaffed hospitals and the possibility to give orphaned children much needed attention and love.
Other Kenya voluntary work

Programme dates: 1st Monday of every month.

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