All programs are bookable all year round except for the teaching program.(Schools remain closed
in the month of April, August and December for school holidays)
Why do I have to pay to volunteer in Western Kenya? Volunteers pay fees to help sustain and cater for the local projects and communities involved. Your fees enable us to directly contribute to the goals and needs of the community you work in. The resources within these communities are very much limited and cannot support your costs for meals, accommodation, transportation and supervision. The fee take care of the following:-
Airport Pick-up: on Arrival and Departure: Once you give us your flight details our project coordinator and a driver will be at the JKA Airport to pick you up. Orientation: Including important pre-departure information as well as on-site orientation on local culture, history and customs Placement arrangement: All your placement arrangement and well being while volunteering is our big concern and priority and ensure your placement is secure and safe. Our coordinator will provide whatever support you may need at any step along and our supervisor will always assist at the ground Accommodations/Meals: We carefully select host family connecting you to the culture and social, economic and political events in the community and country. You are provided with three meals a day and you will be flexible to intervene and assist in cooking/food preparation. Transportation to the project: Volunteers are transported to and from their placement by bus. Certificate of Completion/Participation: You will be provided with a certificate showing your participation with us and a recommendation letter as an appreciation for volunteering with us. Farewell: Is arranged on the last day either at the host family, School, and orphanages as a way of appreciation to the volunteer for the time and ability to give to the community. It is a day of exchanging gifts and celebrate for having successfully worked together. First night accommodation: At the Nairobi International Youth Hostel What is not included: -International Airfare -Visa -Insurance -Vaccinations -Medical Bill -Tours and safaris
Program Cost for 2008-2009 (this applies to all programs.)
Cost for two weeks US$ 350 Cost for three weeks US$ 462 Cost for one Month US$ 580 Cost for five weeks US$ 690 Cost for six weeks US$ 780 Cost for seven weeks US$ 890 Cost for two Months US$ 950
Fill out the application form. Upon receipt of the form we will contact you within two working days.
All applicants will be notified by email on their placement and be given a pre-departure information before arrival.
What you need to Volunteer with us *All volunteers must be 18 years and above.
* A medical background is required for the Medical/Health Program
