Voluntary Work
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.
What’s Included in the Programme Price
- Airport transfer from Nairobi Airport upon arrival and departure
- Project fee: facilitates funding for building materials, supplies, equipment etc.
- Orientation upon arrival
- Daily transfers to and from project
- Accommodation throughout your stay
- Three meals a day throughout your stay
- Weekly laundry service
- Support and assistance from staff and volunteer co-ordinators
What’s Not Included in the Programme Price
- Transport e.g. flights/bus to Nairobi
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement which must include cover for repatriation
- All visas for border crossings
- All items of a personal nature such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Kenya e.g. Safari in the Maasai Mara etc.
- Transportation that is not related to the project
Prices & Durations
Kenya Medical and Community - 2 weeks £1,039
Kenya Medical and Community - 4 weeks £1,539
Kenya Medical and Community - 8 weeks £2,249
