| Kenya is an African country that is | | | | literacy rate by providing proper |
| revered by anthropologists and is | | | | education. |
| considered as the cradle of civilization | | | | - HIV/AIDS Awareness Project: One of the |
| or humanity. The wilderness in Kenya | | | | major and concerning problems is that of |
| comes with hidden dangers. For the | | | | the high AIDS/HIV population in Kenya. |
| adventurous at heart, Kenya presents the | | | | The high number of AIDS cases registered |
| perfect opportunity with its magnificent | | | | show that it has been caused due to lack |
| wildlife reserves, pristine beaches, | | | | of awareness and education. Illiteracy |
| mighty mountains, thriving coral reefs, | | | | and poverty are two major factors that |
| and the attraction of ancient Swahili | | | | come in the way. You can make the rural |
| culture. One of the biggest events here | | | | population be more aware of this dreaded |
| is not a human event but it is the | | | | disease and how to take precautions so |
| migration of wildebeest, which takes | | | | that the spread of AIDS can be |
| place each year from Masaai Mara to the | | | | restricted. |
| lush plains of Serengeti. Off late, | | | | - Teaching English: English as we all |
| Kenya has also become a popular golf | | | | know has become a global language but |
| destination and of course the Big 6 cats | | | | more than that there is a high demand |
| will always be the most alluring factor | | | | for English teachers in Kenya. As a |
| for a holiday here. | | | | volunteer teaching English, you will be |
| Why Volunteer In Kenya | | | | associated with schools that can't |
| Volunteering in Kenya is like being | | | | afford proper teachers and don't have |
| surrounded by some of the best that | | | | the necessary infrastructure. |
| nature has to offer. In spite of active | | | | - Humanitarian Aid: Most humanitarian |
| tourism, Kenya is not an economically | | | | projects deal with a number of issues |
| stable country and lacks strong | | | | from helping street children to handling |
| infrastructure. As a volunteer in Kenya, | | | | conservation responsibilities. As a part |
| you will be able to contribute to its | | | | of the projects, you will get to work |
| economical growth and at the same time | | | | with underprivileged children, orphans, |
| get to understand their cultural | | | | old aged people, famine stricken people, |
| behavior, language and needs. Some of | | | | and also with wildlife and in forest |
| the important areas that require | | | | reserves. |
| volunteers include health sector like | | | | Volunteer Requirements |
| hospitals and clinics, education sector | | | | Age: The minimum age for volunteering in |
| like schools, sports, orphanages etc. | | | | Kenya should be 18 or older. |
| Types Of Projects Available | | | | Duration: The standard duration of most |
| As a part of volunteering in Kenya, you | | | | projects is 5-8 weeks although they can |
| will get to choose the kind of project | | | | also vary from 1-2 weeks or 9-12 weeks. |
| you are interested in. The different | | | | There are some projects that can vary |
| types if projects available include: | | | | from 6-9 months. |
| - Coaching Soccer: Soccer has become an | | | | Language: English |
| important sport over the years and the | | | | Fee and Other details |
| Kenyan team has also made it to the FIFA | | | | There is a fee attached to each of the |
| world cup. As a volunteer in Kenya, you | | | | projects that you volunteer for. The fee |
| can use your skills and knowledge of | | | | is charged in advance and is charged for |
| soccer to impart training to the local | | | | the following: |
| players and in schools. There are some | | | | 1. Accommodation |
| soccer volunteer programs in Nakuru. All | | | | 2. Emergency evacuation services |
| you need is a love for the sport and | | | | 3. Food/meals |
| some basic knowledge of playing the | | | | 4. Travel insurance |
| game. | | | | 5. Transportation within the region |
| - Working with orphans: It is not easy | | | | 6. Emergency support |
| to work with orphans because they have | | | | 7. All types of training material |
| never known how to live their life in a | | | | 8. Supervision by local staff |
| proper manner. As a volunteer in Kenya, | | | | 9. Orientation on arrival |
| you will get to work with orphanages | | | | 10. Local sightseeing & recreational |
| where you can impart education, and | | | | activities |
| offer proper guidance to the children so | | | | Conclusion |
| that they can follow the right path. | | | | Volunteering in Kenya is a wholesome |
| - Women's Education: Women's education | | | | experience because you will get to make |
| is an important aspect that has not | | | | a contribution that will help the people |
| received the status it deserves in | | | | of Kenya and the children who are the |
| Kenya. The literacy rate in women in | | | | future and you will derive tremendous |
| Kenya is quite low and as a volunteer, | | | | satisfaction from your work. |
| you will assist in increasing the | | | | |