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Volunteer in Education, Healthcare & Community Projects at Diani Beach


The experience

Join our family at Daystar Orphanage in beautiful Diani Beach, Kenya. Founded in 2013 by Gladis Kahindi, we now care for 127 children and young people, supporting them until they can support themselves. Four women are running it, Gladis, Neema, Agnes, and Lucy. We welcome volunteers with skills in education, healthcare, construction, or gardening who are passionate about making a meaningful impact while experiencing authentic community life. 💚


What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

Between 18 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Education: People with educational backgroud who can help in our school or support kids after it.

Contruction/Garden: We always need to fix something, paint, restore or take care about our vegetables.

Medical: Doctors, nurses or someone who almost finish the degree will be always more than wellcome.


Activities & Shift

Depending on the profile shifts will be different, but always flexible and always free weekends.