Grant Writing & Fundraising Support Volunteer
The experience
Support through grant research, fundraising support, donor communications, proposal writing, and impact storytelling in Nairobi, Kenya. Gain experience in NGO work, nonprofit development, community development, volunteering in Africa, international development, youth empowerment, and social impact projects while helping support programs for children and local communities.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Content Writer:
Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Photography:
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making:
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media:
Maintain and update social media channels.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 18
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
For sustainability purposes
What you get
3 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate English
Between 19 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Kenya
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The program at is a grassroots community development initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on education, youth empowerment, childcare support, and feeding programs for children and vulnerable families. Volunteers work directly with the community through teaching support, mentorship, creative activities, outreach, and cultural exchange.
The NGO also runs communications and development activities to strengthen its impact, including storytelling, digital media, fundraising, and grant support to ensure long-term sustainability and growth of its programs.
Activities & Shift
Activities include supporting community development work such as assisting with children’s education, mentoring youth, helping with feeding programs, participating in outreach activities, and supporting basic NGO operations. Depending on placement, volunteers may also assist with communications tasks like storytelling, photography, social media, grant research, and fundraising support.
Shifts are typically 4–5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with a half-day session on Saturdays depending on community activities and program needs. Schedules are flexible and may vary based on ongoing projects and field activities.
Rules
None