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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 RoleVolunteers 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 MealsYou 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.
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Programme OverviewPrice: 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
Read about past participants experiences: Zoe's Experience
Kenya Travel Advice:
Visit our Kenya Travel Advice page for useful travel information. |
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