VOLUNTEERING ABROAD IN KENYA

The project headquarters is located near Nairobi in the Kikuyu area. The centre of Nairobi is easily accessible and is about 30 minutes away by car.

You will arrive at the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta international airport. It is necessary to book a flight that lands in the morning, before 3 p.m. You will meet a driver appointed by the association at the airport who will drive you to Kikuyu. Once you reach the volunteer house, Marta, the project leader will provide you with the initial information regarding the projects, the activities and the safety rules to respect. Finally, you will meet volunteers from other countries of the world. Immediately you will feel welcomed and at ease!

You will stay at the Volunteer House, just a few metres away from Marta’s house. Here you will find a comfortable environment with common areas. There are 6 bedrooms with 6 beds each, a common area, 3 bathrooms with showers and a kitchen.

For the Southern Cross Academy and Ripoi School projects accommodation is provided with a local family.

Below is an outline of a typical day for a volunteer.

8:00 – 10:00 | wake-up and breakfast

10:00 – 10:45 | departure with the matatu to the St. Dorcas education centre

10:45 – 13:00 | activities at the St. Dorcas educational centre (support at school, recreational play activities, women’s empowerment)

13:30 – 18:30 | free time with the other volunteers

18:30 | dinner at the volunteers’ house

Be at least 18 years old and have a good knowledge of English.

The minimum stay is 2 weeks. The volunteers can leave throughout the year and freely decide whether to stay at the project for a longer period.The advice of the YearOut staff is to stay at the project for a period of 4 weeks in order to make the volunteer intervention useful for the community as well as for themselves.

The donation varies according to the number of weeks of stay and the chosen project.

Your donation includes: room and board, transfers to/from the airport, financing of materials needed for activities, 24-hour assistance, boiled water and drinking water every day.

For more details regarding the donation see the page DONATION.

During the weekend or at the end of your volunteering experience, you can spend time exploring Kenya. We give you some ideas: Maasai Mara Safari, a nature reserve of extraordinary beauty, or you can go as far as Amboseli Park.
The partner can assist you by giving advice and you can also organise with other volunteers present.