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Help build improved living and learning spaces for kids in Kenya!

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The experience

We are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and loving home where children can grow, learn, and thrive. By volunteering with us, you will play a crucial role in shaping their futures and offering them a brighter tomorrow.

As the number of children in our care continues to grow, we urgently need to expand our dormitories and classrooms. Your support will make a direct impact, helping us create the space and environment these children need!

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.

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.

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.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

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.

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

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

- Building and Maintenance: Assist us in improving and expanding our facilities to ensure a comfortable and secure home for the children. Whether you have construction skills or a talent for repairs, your expertise will help us create a safe and nurturing environment.

- Fundraising for Expansion: Support us in raising funds for the new dormitory and classrooms. Whether you’re fundraising on the ground or remotely, your efforts will be greatly appreciated. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference.

- Mentoring and Support: Engage with the children, become their mentor, and serve as a positive role model. Your guidance, attention, and care can profoundly impact their emotional well-being and overall development.

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of these children!

Activities & Shift

- Fundraising: Assist in raising funds through crowdfunding platforms like Go Fund Me to support our construction efforts.
- Construction Monitoring: Oversee the construction progress, ensuring quality and timely updates. Report and document developments to the director.
- Design and Budgeting: Help the orphanage develop quality designs and a detailed Bill of Quantities based on Kenyan cost standards.
- Coordination with Engineers: Interact with and guide the engineers on-site to ensure project alignment with our goals.
Your involvement will play a crucial role in the successful expansion of our facilities!