Kenya Medical and Community Programme

Kenya is known as one of the poorest countries in Africa and the population is vastly affected by HIV/AIDS, unemployment and poverty. There are countless opportunitie's for volunteers to make a difference to the lives of those affected by these problems.

Volunteer Role

Volunteers spend two days a week in the slums of Nairobi taking part in the community support programme. The remaining time will be divided between working at a local hospital, depending on your medical background or skills, and at an orphanage/day care centre in Limuru.

This gives volunteers the chance to spend time in Nairobi making a positive contribution to the health service, a chance to gain a unique medical experience and to also make a profound contribution to the lives of people in the surrounding community.

There will be many highlights to your worthwhile experience, some of which may be:

Helping in various orphanages in Limuru.
You will assist with improving the facilities and also become involved in the teaching and caring of the children
Gaining medical experience under the supervision of qualified doctors and nurses if you have a desire to work in the medical field
Have the opportunity to really make a difference in the community and see life in the slums of Nairobi
Getting a taste of the true Kenyan culture
Learning a bit of Swahili!

Location

The project is based in Nairobi and Limuru, just outside Nairobi in the beautiful hilly countryside.

Accommodation and Meals

You will be staying in a two-bedroom cottage, sharing with other volunteers with a maximum of four people in one room. A cook will provide meals and there are laundry and house keeping services on a regular basis. Three meals a day will be provided.

As the accommodation is in a Christian area the culture means that drinking is seen as ‘taboo’ by the local community. Therefore no alcohol is allowed on the premises but there is a lovely restaurant close by where volunteers can go for drinks in the evenings.

Programme Overview

Price: 4 weeks £1295, 8 weeks £1895 and 12 weeks £2395

How to book & pay:
Secure booking with £195, balance is due 12 weeks prior to departure

What is included?
Airport transfers
Project donation
Orientation upon arrival
Daily transfers to and from project
Accommodation
3 meals a day
Weekly laundry service
Support and assistance

What is not included?
Flights
Personal travel insurance
Visas
Personal items
Email/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, wines and spirits
Additional excursions
Non-project related transport

Programme Summary:
The children are in need of your love and attention as many are developmentally delayed and the extra attention will promote their development.
Other Kenya volunteer work

Arrival dates: Programme starts first Monday of each month

Kenya Travel Advice:
Visit our Kenya Travel Advice page for useful travel information.

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