| Kenya is an African country that is revered by | | | | HIV/AIDS Awareness Project: One of the major |
| anthropologists and is considered as the cradle of | | | | and concerning problems is that of the high AIDS |
| civilization or humanity. The wilderness in Kenya | | | | HIV population in Kenya. The high number of AIDS |
| comes with hidden dangers. For the adventurous at | | | | cases registered show that it has been caused due |
| heart, Kenya presents the perfect opportunity with | | | | to lack of awareness and education. Illiteracy and |
| its magnificent wildlife reserves, pristine beaches, | | | | poverty are two major factors that come in the |
| mighty mountains, thriving coral reefs, and the | | | | way. You can make the rural population be more |
| attraction of ancient Swahili culture. One of the | | | | aware of this dreaded disease and how to take |
| biggest events here is not a human event but it is | | | | precautions so that the spread of AIDS can be |
| the migration of wildebeest, which takes place each | | | | restricted. |
| year from Masaai Mara to the lush plains of Serengeti. | | | | Teaching English: English as we all know has |
| Off late, Kenya has also become a popular golf | | | | become a global language but more than that there is |
| destination and of course the Big 6 cats will always | | | | a high demand for English teachers in Kenya. As a |
| be the most alluring factor for a holiday here. | | | | volunteer teaching English, you will be associated with |
| Why Volunteer In Kenya | | | | schools that can't afford proper teachers and don't |
| Volunteering in Kenya is like being surrounded by | | | | have the necessary infrastructure. |
| some of the best that nature has to offer. In spite | | | | Humanitarian Aid: Most humanitarian projects deal |
| of active tourism, Kenya is not an economically stable | | | | with a number of issues from helping street children |
| country and lacks strong infrastructure. As a | | | | to handling conservation responsibilities. As a part of |
| volunteer in Kenya, you will be able to contribute to | | | | the projects, you will get to work with |
| its economical growth and at the same time get to | | | | underprivileged children, orphans, old aged people, |
| understand their cultural behavior, language and | | | | famine stricken people, and also with wildlife and in |
| needs. Some of the important areas that require | | | | forest reserves. |
| volunteers include health sector like hospitals and | | | | Volunteer Requirements |
| clinics, education sector like schools, sports, | | | | Age: The minimum age for volunteering in Kenya |
| orphanages etc. | | | | should be 18 or older. |
| Types Of Projects Available | | | | Duration: The standard duration of most projects is |
| As a part of volunteering in Kenya, you will get to | | | | 5-8 weeks although they can also vary from 1-2 |
| choose the kind of project you are interested in. The | | | | weeks or 9-12 weeks. There are some projects that |
| different types if projects available include: | | | | can vary from 6-9 months. |
| Coaching Soccer: Soccer has become an | | | | Language: English |
| important sport over the years and the Kenyan | | | | Fee and Other details |
| team has also made it to the FIFA world cup. As a | | | | There is a fee attached to each of the projects that |
| volunteer in Kenya, you can use your skills and | | | | you volunteer for. The fee is charged in advance and |
| knowledge of soccer to impart training to the local | | | | is charged for the following: |
| players and in schools. There are some soccer | | | | 1. Accommodation |
| volunteer programs in Nakuru. All you need is a love | | | | 2. Emergency evacuation services |
| for the sport and some basic knowledge of playing | | | | 3. Food/meals |
| the game. | | | | 4. Travel insurance |
| Working with orphans: It is not easy to work | | | | 5. Transportation within the region |
| with orphans because they have never known how | | | | 6. Emergency support |
| to live their life in a proper manner. As a volunteer in | | | | 7. All types of training material |
| Kenya, you will get to work with orphanages where | | | | 8. Supervision by local staff |
| you can impart education, and offer proper guidance | | | | 9. Orientation on arrival |
| to the children so that they can follow the right path. | | | | 10. Local sightseeing & recreational activities |
| Women's Education: Women's education is an | | | | Conclusion |
| important aspect that has not received the status it | | | | Volunteering in Kenya is a wholesome experience |
| deserves in Kenya. The literacy rate in women in | | | | because you will get to make a contribution that will |
| Kenya is quite low and as a volunteer, you will assist | | | | help the people of Kenya and the children who are |
| in increasing the literacy rate by providing proper | | | | the future and you will derive tremendous |
| education. | | | | satisfaction from your work. |