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Help our refugee-led organization turn a vision into a safe playground for children in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Use your fundraising, networking, communications or creative skills to identify donors, partners and in-kind support, develop fundraising materials and share the project's story.
There is no required fundraising target—contribute ideas, skills and connections while learning about community-led development and making a tangible difference.
18 hours of help per week
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 15 Per day
Fee pays for: Donation to project
Description: The $15 daily contribution is a donation that supports USEC's ongoing community work in Kakuma, including the activities and resources needed to create safe and meaningful opportunities for children and young people. It helps sustain our community-led programs while volunteers contribute their skills to projects such as our planned children's playground. The fundraising role is voluntary and focuses on sharing skills, ideas and connections.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The volunteer will work alongside USEC to help develop and strengthen a fundraising campaign for a planned safe and inclusive playground for children in Kakuma. Together, we will explore funding opportunities, potential partnerships, sponsorships, crowdfunding and in-kind contributions.
The volunteer will bring their skills, ideas and networks while learning about community-led development and the work of a refugee-led organization. The aim is to leave behind useful fundraising tools, contacts and ideas that can continue beyond the volunteer's stay.
Activities may include:
• Researching suitable donors, foundations and funding opportunities.
• Identifying companies and organizations that may provide sponsorship or playground equipment.
• Supporting the development of a fundraising campaign and campaign materials.
• Helping prepare donor pitches, concept notes and crowdfunding content.
• Mapping potential partners and maintaining a simple contact tracker.
• Supporting social media and storytelling for the campaign.
• Sharing fundraising ideas, skills and relevant professional connections.
The schedule will be agreed with the volunteer based on their availability and the organization's activities. There is no personal fundraising target or requirement to secure funding.
We value integrity, respect, teamwork and transparency.
Volunteers are expected to:
• Represent USEC accurately and professionally.
• Not approach donors, companies or partners on behalf of USEC without prior agreement.
• Not make financial commitments or promises on behalf of the organization.
• Respect confidentiality when handling donor, organizational or community information.
• Follow USEC safeguarding and code of conduct requirements.
• Respect the dignity, privacy and rights of children and community members.
• Communicate openly with the USEC team and share relevant fundraising contacts and opportunities.
• Understand that fundraising outcomes depend on donors and partners; volunteers are not expected to guarantee funding.
