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Join Caryle and become part of a grassroots social enterprise transforming textile waste into reusable sanitary pads, washable diapers, and upcycled lifestyle products that improve lives while protecting the environment in Kenya. Volunteers contribute directly to reducing waste pollution, supporting girls’ education, empowering women and youth, and promoting sustainable living within underserved communities.
25 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
3 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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga 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.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
At Caryle, volunteers become part of a growing women-led social enterprise using creativity, sustainability, and community action to address real social and environmental challenges in Kenya. We transform discarded textiles into reusable sanitary pads, washable diapers, and upcycled lifestyle products that support girls’ education, reduce waste pollution, improve household affordability, and create livelihood opportunities for women and youth.
We welcome volunteers from different backgrounds who are passionate about sustainability, social impact, creativity, entrepreneurship, community work, or cultural exchange. Volunteers can expect a practical, hands-on, and collaborative experience where learning and contribution happen side by side.
Depending on your skills and interests, you may support:
✔ Sewing and product production
✔ Textile sorting and upcycling
✔ Photography and videography
✔ Social media and storytelling
✔ Product design and branding
✔ Website and digital marketing support
✔ Community outreach and menstrual health awareness
✔ Training programs and workshops
✔ Exhibitions and events
✔ Packaging and quality control
In return, volunteers can expect a welcoming and respectful environment, practical learning opportunities, exposure to grassroots social entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, teamwork, and the opportunity to contribute to visible community impact. We value openness, creativity, flexibility, reliability, and positive energy.
Our environment is simple and community-centered rather than luxury-focused, so volunteers joining Caryle should come with an open mind, willingness to learn, and readiness to work in a dynamic startup-style setting where every contribution matters.
Typical Volunteer Activities
✔ Sewing and product finishing
✔ Textile upcycling and sorting
✔ Product photography and content creation
✔ Social media support and storytelling
✔ Packaging and inventory organization
✔ Community outreach and awareness activities
✔ Event and exhibition support
✔ Creative design and branding support
✔ Training and workshop assistance
Shift Structure
Average volunteer schedule: 4-5 hours per day
Usually 5 days per week
Flexible depending on projects, exhibitions, outreach activities, and volunteer skills
Some days may involve field visits, exhibitions, or creative projects outside the workspace
We encourage a healthy balance between volunteering, cultural exchange, exploration, and personal time.
✔ Respect all team members, volunteers, and community members
✔ Maintain cleanliness and shared responsibility within the workspace
✔ Be punctual and communicate openly about schedules or challenges
✔ Ask permission before taking photos during community activities
✔ Avoid discriminatory, disrespectful, or harmful behavior
✔ Drugs and excessive alcohol consumption are not allowed during volunteering activities
✔ Respect cultural differences and local community values
