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
- Assisting with improving the facilities and becoming 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!
What’s Included in the Programme Price
- Airport transfer from Nairobi Airport upon arrival and departure
- Project fee: facilitates funding for building materials, supplies, equipment etc.
- Orientation upon arrival
- Daily transfers to and from project
- Accommodation throughout your stay
- Three meals a day throughout your stay
- Weekly laundry service
- Support and assistance from staff and volunteer co-ordinators
What’s Not Included in the Programme Price
- Transport e.g. flights/bus to Nairobi
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement which must include cover for repatriation
- All visas for border crossings
- All items of a personal nature such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Kenya e.g. Safari in the Maasai Mara etc.
- Transportation that is not related to the project
