Teach English at Our Children's Orphanage in Kenya!

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Help a sustainable project: 23 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host: This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 30 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 28 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

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

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

As a volunteer, you will: - Plan and Deliver Lessons: Develop and implement engaging lessons that inspire and educate. - Create a Positive Classroom: Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. - Develop Teaching Strategies: Innovate and refine strategies to meet diverse student needs. - Assess Student Progress: Monitor and evaluate student growth to support their educational journey.

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Requirements

Beginner English
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

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

2. Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

4. Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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35 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

NGO

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

30 Immersing in the local culture
28 Meeting locals
24 Creating true social impact
21 Developing social awareness
20 Get in touch with nature
18 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

18 3. Good health and well-being
18 4. Quality education
15 2. Zero hunger

Kathryn

United Kingdom

My experience at the organization was nothing short of incredible. Everyone welcomed me with open arms and I felt at home from the moment I arrived. The kids are all amazing and make your time at the orphanage so special. The schedule is very relaxed, and you are mostly free to help out with whatever you want to/feel is necessary, some examples include helping to teach the younger kids, basic childcare, farming, helping in the kitchen. I am so grateful to have been able to volunteer at the organization and would absolutely encourage anyone to do the same! Feel free to message with any questions:)

11 days ago

Tom

United Kingdom

The organization is an amazing place where you will be overwhelmed with how happy the children are. It is clear the staff and Joseph genuinely care about the children and that your support makes a difference. Highly recommend! Some points for other volunteers: - There are other ways to get to Bomet for much cheaper whilst still being safe (if you are unable to afford the costly transfers), e.g. easy coach from Nairobi is around $10 and pretty good. - Whilst the guys are cool the optional safari is pretty low quality and overpriced, you can find much better safaris from Nairobi.

about 1 month ago

Noah replied

Thanks so much for the great review Tom, we really appreciate and are happy that our volunteers like you value our commitment to serve the orphan kids.
On the other hand, I agree we don't really advise volunteers to use the public transportation due a number of reasons one being the current outbreak of MPOX in east Africa and for safety concerns like most of the volunteers arrive at night and they have to be picked up from the airport.
For the safari we are not connected in any way to the safari and it would be good to share it with them so they can improve on their service.
We appreciate the review and you're much welcome any other time!!

Beatriz

Portugal

First of all, I want to show my appreciation to the project staff and hosts. Everyone made me feel very welcomed and happy. The experience has changed my life and I consider them my Kenyan family. I had an amazing time with the kids (who are extremely lovely and caring), never felt bored and I'm looking forward to come back. It was very inspiring to share experiences and exchange culture with them. Noah and Joseph you are the best. Keep with the hard work of giving the best future to these children. the project is my home as well.

2 months ago

Sara

Switzerland

I have spent 6 weeks in the project and it was an incredible experience! Everyone is welcoming and makes you feel at home. Joseph, the founder, will treat you as one of his own kids. Noah is open to take you on fun trips around. The kids are the cutest and their smiling faces will make every day special. You will live as the locals and get to know their culture while being surrounded by the greenest nature. This experience was truly heartwarming! The connections with the childrens and andults as well as the great memories will hold a special place in my ❤️

3 months ago

Marta

Italy

I just completed this volunteering experience at the project and I can say that it was definitely the best experience of my life. These children are wonderful, they have been able to react to a difficult past and they always keep a smile on their face. It has been really rewarding and educational for me to have taken care of them. Also, I thank so much Joseph, who runs the project and who is like a dad to these amazing children, he is a pure person with a big heart. You will feel at home here, surrounded by people and children ready to give you all their love.

3 months ago

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