Family & Community Empowerment Program
The experience
Join SKFI in supporting families and caregivers to create safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children.
As a volunteer, you will help strengthen community wellbeing through caregiver support, awareness activities, and family empowerment initiatives. Activities may include facilitating parenting sessions, supporting community outreach events, and assisti with awareness campaigns on child development, education, health, and inclusion.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 10
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers and Donation to project
Description:
We kindly request that volunteers contribute a small fee to help cover their accommodation expenses. This contribution will assist in maintaining a comfortable living space, ensuring access to essential amenities and meals, as well as covering utility costs such as water and electricity.
What you get
3 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Swahili
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Join SKFI in supporting families and caregivers to create safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children.
As a volunteer, you will help strengthen community wellbeing through caregiver support, awareness activities, and family empowerment initiatives. Activities may include facilitating parenting sessions, supporting community outreach events, assisting with awareness campaigns on child development, education, health, and inclusion, and helping families access information and resources.
Volunteers may also contribute to economic empowerment activities by supporting skills-building workshops, community groups, and income-generating initiatives for parents and caregivers.
This role is ideal for volunteers interested in community development, social work, education, public health, psychology, or family support. By working alongside local families and community members, you will help promote positive parenting, child wellbeing, and stronger communities.
Activities & Shift
4–5 hours per day
Monday to Friday
Flexible, depending on community activities and outreach schedules
Suggested Activities
Community outreach
Social work and family support
Awareness campaigns
Workshop facilitation
Caregiver training support
Event organization
Documentation and storytelling
Economic empowerment activities
Child wellbeing and protection awareness
Rules
1. Under no circumstances should you give money to children, even if they request it.
2. Do not give gifts unless they are intended for all the children. If you decide to give a gift, please leave it in the designated project area and ensure that it is clearly communicated to everyone.
3. Do not provide sweets, except in the following cases: when you are leaving (as a farewell gesture), or if it is someone\'s birthday or a special celebration.
Note: Volunteers are expected to contribute to the cost of their accommodation upon arrival. The fee can be paid either weekly or monthly, depending on prior arrangements made. Additionally, volunteers are responsible for their own expenses, including toiletries, laundry services, and any other incidental costs during their stay with host families.