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Support youth and women in practical training such as tailoring, carpentry, and ICT. Volunteers assist trainers during hands-on sessions, help learners practice skills, and organize materials. Your role helps participants gain income-generating skills that improve livelihoods and reduce poverty in Mathare through real, practical learning experiences.
14 hours of help per week
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Amount: € 20 Per day
Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project
Description: As a non-profit organisation, we rely entirely on the generosity of well-wishers and donors for our supplies and operations. To adequately support each volunteer, we request a contribution of €20 per day, which helps cover three meals daily, clean bottled water, laundry services, internet access, electricity, and other essential living needs that ensure a safe and comfortable stay.
3 days off per week
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 Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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
Beginner English or Beginner Finnish
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Our volunteer program is based in Mathare and focuses on empowering youth and women through vocational training, digital skills, and community development initiatives. Volunteers become part of a structured learning environment where they support ongoing training sessions led by local staff. We expect volunteers to be respectful, reliable, open-minded, and willing to actively engage in hands-on community work. In return, volunteers gain meaningful cultural exchange, real grassroots experience, and the opportunity to contribute directly to skills development and livelihood improvement in an urban informal settlement setting.
Volunteers participate in structured activities Monday to Friday for approximately 4–6 hours per day. Daily tasks depend on the program but may include assisting trainers during vocational classes (tailoring, carpentry, ICT), supporting digital literacy lessons, helping women’s empowerment workshops, and engaging in community outreach activities. Volunteers may also help set up classrooms, organize materials, support learners during practical exercises, and participate in group mentoring or discussions. Schedules are shared in advance and may vary slightly depending on program needs. Weekends are generally free unless special community events are planned.
1. Respect for local culture, staff, and community members is mandatory
2. Punctuality and consistency in attending assigned activities is expected
3. Volunteers must follow instructions from program coordinators and trainers
4. Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited during program activities and within accommodation spaces
5. Appropriate, modest clothing must be worn during community and training sessions
6. Volunteers should maintain a positive, collaborative, and non-disruptive attitude
7.lear communication is required if a volunteer cannot attend scheduled activities
8. A contribution of €20 per day is required to support meals, accommodation utilities, water, internet, and basic living needs
9. Volunteers are encouraged to be flexible, proactive, and willing to learn from the community experience
