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Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project posted:

Industry:

Requirement:

*All volunteers must be 18 years and above. * A medical background is required for the Medical/Health Program. * Have a positive attitude and be flexible to adjust to the living conditions. * English speaking.

Description:

The initiation for orphan´s children program grew out as a result of an increase in the number of orphans in the villages the pathetic living condition due to lack of support once they loose their parents. The organization therefore identified, as a priority to start a child care program center to cater for the orphans and the vulnerable children from the 3 yrs to 12 yrs. Supporting these children has been a great challenge and volunteers have lent an upper hand with the aim of creating opportunities where unprivileged children can have equal opportunity to grow. Most of the time volunteers will be teaching English and assisting the kids with creative activities such as painting, drawing and dancing. In addition to this, volunteers help in the kitchen preparing meals, and washing dishes and clothes. volunteers story telling skills will be put to good use inspiring and motivating the children. In collaboration with other local partners, together in one spirit, and with your kind assistance, let us revive their hope by providing a healthy environment for a meaningful future life. Your program begins upon arrival in Nairobi with a comprehensive orientation facilitated by our volunteer coordinator briefing volunteers a head of their participation to prepare them for any anticipated challenges. But if you decided to go directly to the placement, your orientation will be done at the placement by our supervisor with the help of other experts at the host community level.

Other Information:

VOLUNTEER FEES TAKE CARE OF THE FOLLOWING :- Airport Pick-up: On Arrival in Nairobi and Departure: Once you give us your flight details our project co-ordinator and a driver will be at the JKIA 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 location by shared bus/shuttle. Certificate of Completion/Participation: You will be provided with a certificate showing your participation with us and a recommendation letter as an appreciation for having chosen to volunteering with us. Farewell: Is arranged on the last day either at the host family, School, or at the Community resouce center as a way of appreciating your time and ability to give to the community in need. It is a day of exchanging gifts and celebrate for having successfully worked with people you didn´t know before.

Duration:

From two weeks weeks / 40 hrs per week hours per week

Country:

Kenya

City:

Kisumu

Area:

Bondo-Wagusu, Lake Victoria

Contact Person:

Jackline Adoyo

Telephone Number:

+254 20 2726011

Email Address:

info@kvcdp.org

Website:

http://www.kvcdp.org