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Join Restoring The Lost Smile Rescue Centre in Kenya and help transform the lives of vulnerable children through education, mentorship, talent development and community engagement. Volunteers will support holiday assignments, career guidance, creative activities, sports, life-skills mentorship and family engagement while working alongside our team. Bring your skills, compassion and creativity to help children discover their potential.
20 hours of help per week
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
2 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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Education, Mentorship & Community Outreach Volunteer Program is a structured community-based initiative of Restoring The Lost Smile Rescue Centre (RTLSRC), Kenya, designed to support vulnerable children and strengthen families through education, mentorship, talent development and community engagement.
Volunteers will work alongside the RTLSRC team to support children with holiday assignments, educational activities, career guidance, life-skills mentorship, arts, sports and talent development. Volunteers may also participate in family engagement, community outreach and approved child-focused activities in accordance with RTLSRC policies and safeguarding standards.
The program is designed to provide meaningful volunteer experience while contributing to RTLSRC's mission of breaking the cycle of poverty by protecting childhood, unlocking potential and creating sustainable opportunities for vulnerable children and their families.
All volunteer activities shall be conducted under the guidance of RTLSRC and in accordance with applicable Kenyan laws, safeguarding requirements, confidentiality obligations and the best interests of children.
ACTIVITIES & SHIFT
Volunteers will support RTLSRC’s education, mentorship, talent-development and community outreach activities. Daily responsibilities may vary according to the program calendar and the needs of the children and community.
Daily Activities Checklist
☐ Support children with holiday assignments and learning activities
☐ Assist with reading, educational games and creative learning
☐ Participate in mentorship and life-skills sessions
☐ Support career guidance and goal-setting activities
☐ Assist with arts, music, sports and talent-development activities
☐ Participate in approved family and community engagement activities
☐ Help prepare materials and activity spaces
☐ Participate in team briefings and provide feedback on activities
☐ Follow RTLSRC safeguarding, confidentiality and professional conduct requirements
Shift Arrangement
Volunteers will normally participate during daytime shifts, with the specific daily schedule communicated by the RTLSRC supervisor. Activities generally include a combination of structured sessions, preparation time, community engagement and team coordination.
Schedules may vary depending on school programs, community activities, events and organizational needs. Volunteers will receive clear guidance and responsibilities before each activity.
All child-related activities are conducted under appropriate RTLSRC supervision. Volunteers are expected to maintain professional boundaries and respect the safety, dignity, privacy and best interests of every child.
RULES & EXPECTATIONS
To ensure a safe, respectful and meaningful experience for everyone, all Worldpackers are expected to:
Respect RTLSRC’s mission, values, staff, volunteers, children, families and community members.
Follow all instructions, schedules and reasonable directions provided by the designated RTLSRC supervisor.
Maintain professional boundaries when interacting with children and never engage in unsupervised or unauthorized child-related activities.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of children, families and organizational information. Photography, video recording or sharing of children’s information requires prior RTLSRC authorization and appropriate consent.
Treat every child with dignity, respect and fairness, without discrimination, favouritism, exploitation or inappropriate behaviour.
Report any safeguarding concern, suspected abuse, neglect or unsafe situation immediately to the designated RTLSRC leadership.
Maintain punctuality, reliability, appropriate dress and professional conduct throughout the volunteer placement.
Do not use alcohol, illegal drugs or engage in inappropriate conduct during volunteer activities or on RTLSRC premises.
Do not make promises, provide personal financial assistance or establish private arrangements with beneficiaries without authorization from RTLSRC.
Respect Kenyan laws, RTLSRC policies and applicable safeguarding and child-protection requirements.
Communicate openly with the RTLSRC supervisor and inform the organization in advance of any absence or difficulty fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
RTLSRC reserves the right to modify activities or discontinue a volunteer placement where conduct presents a safeguarding, legal, ethical or operational concern.
