Teaching and School Supporter

location
4 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Discover and put into practice a passion for education
  • Support the empowerment of vulnerable Kenyan youth
  • Get to know and understand Kenyan culture by staying with a host family and being daily in a local community.
  • Be exposed to a different reality than your own in a meaningful journey.
  • Visit and get to know all the beautiful things Kenya has to offer


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Help bring quality education to Kenyan children and youth, the most vulnerable and most affected by current social issues like poverty.

For decades, Kenya has attracted wildlife lovers, adventurous travelers and nature-loving artists, as it is a country full of unique landscapes and a great cultural heritage. Unfortunately, however, a large part of its population finds itself in situations of poverty and economic hardship that ...

About the program

For decades, Kenya has attracted wildlife lovers, adventurous travelers and nature-loving artists, as it is a country full of unique landscapes and a great cultural heritage. Unfortunately, however, a large part of its population finds itself in situations of poverty and economic hardship that prevent their children from accessing quality education.

This need has led many organizations and communities to look for tools and possible solutions to this problem, which facilitate the daily lives of these vulnerable people. Adventure Volunteer is one of these associations, which supports vulnerable communities in Kenya through the volunteer program of reinforcement and school support for children and young people with limited resources. We believe that by serving the children in these communities, we can empower them to aim to improve the quality of life and fight against the social disadvantage they face on a daily basis. 

As a volunteer in Kenya, you should be aware that we do not have enough staff to cope with the demand for work that we currently have. We hope that our volunteers will bring new ideas and teaching methodologies that will motivate our children and youth to continue learning and build a better future for them.

We work mainly with children between 3 and 8 years old in the mornings and children between 9 and 14 years old in the afternoons. Volunteers interested in providing sexual and emotional education will work with young children between the ages of 10 and 21. Classes are organized in the following subjects: 

  • English, Mathematics, Computer Science and Sports.
  • Art, dance and music activities
  • Health and hygiene talks
  • Cooking classes, painting, gardening, etc.
  • Storytelling and theater
  • Collaborate in the cleaning and maintenance of the center.
  • Assisting center staff
  • All of the above will be complemented with leisure and free time activities that seek to promote socio-educational integration, tolerance and solidarity in the children living in these communities.



Typical day

The volunteering facility is at about 5 to 20 minutes walk distance from the host family you will be staying with. 

A volunteer's day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m., although this may vary depending on the task to be performed by the volunteer.

A regular day in the life of a volunteer ...

Typical day

The volunteering facility is at about 5 to 20 minutes walk distance from the host family you will be staying with. 

A volunteer's day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m., although this may vary depending on the task to be performed by the volunteer.

A regular day in the life of a volunteer looks like:

  • 7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast with local family
  •  8:00 – 8:15 Road to the project
  •  8:15 – 13:00 Collaboration in the project
  •  13:00 – 14:00 Lunch with the local family
  •  14:00 – 16:00 Collaboration with the project
  •  16:00 – 19:00 Free time
  •  19:00 Dinner with local family

Free-time activities

One of the ways to get to know a country is to make a trip, but not just a trip, a different trip; where you can know, live and feel the true essence of that country and its people. You can do this through volunteering in Kenya: visiting and getting to know the very rich culture of the Maasai tribe, ...

Free-time activities

One of the ways to get to know a country is to make a trip, but not just a trip, a different trip; where you can know, live and feel the true essence of that country and its people. You can do this through volunteering in Kenya: visiting and getting to know the very rich culture of the Maasai tribe, join local Safaris, or enjoy some of the bustling markets and delicious cuisine Nairobi has to offer.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer

The above mentioned rates cover:
  • Airport pick-up and transfer to the volunteer's home.
  • Accommodation during your volunteering period
  • 3 meals per day during your volunteer period.
  • 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
  • Program monitoring and evaluation
  • Orientation and induction to the program
  • Certificate of hours volunteered
  • Accident insurance during your volunteering period
  • Liability for your activity
  • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.

Airport Pickup at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Volunteers will be picked up at the airport between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm. If the volunteer arrives outside these hours, he/she will be picked up the following day.

Accommodation

The volunteer's accommodation and meals are provided by the Kenyan host family. This allows volunteers to get to know more directly the culture of the country and the people living in these communities.

These are very poor places, the volunteer should be aware that there are few amenities such as WIFI, although it is possible to solve this with a SIM card.

The selected houses have:
  • Electricity
  • Bedrooms (for two or three volunteers depending on the house)
  • A common bathroom in an open-air area for all the inhabitants of the house Living room
  • The food is typical of the country. Breakfast is usually served with tea or coffee and fruit, cassava, sweet potato, pancakes (crepe, pancake) or mandazi. At lunch, rice with stew, spaghetti, ugali with cabbage or vegetables, githeri (combination of cornmeal and baked beans) and Matoke (banana and chicken stew), dinner is similar to the main meal.
  • There may be temporary water and electricity outages.

Food & Beverages

  • The food provided is typical of the country. Breakfast is usually served with tea or coffee and fruit, cassava, sweet potato, pancakes (crepe, pancake) or mandazi. 
  • At lunch, rice with stew, spaghetti, ugali with cabbage or vegetables, githeri (combination of cornmeal and baked beans) and Matoke (banana and chicken stew), dinner is similar to the main meal.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Kenya provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Kenya you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Kenya. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The project is open all year round. 


Volunteers can arrive on any day of their choice, although we recommend arriving on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, as this allows volunteers to be more easily incorporated into the project. 

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks 945€
Average fees 236€/week

Program fees

236€ per week 4 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 4 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Adventure Volunteer

Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

Meet your organization


ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.


42 reviews · rating4.7

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Milo and his family are beyond amazing! It was an experience that I absolutely loved. The only thing I did not like is that you could walk nearly an hour into town OR take a $10 taxi every time you wanted to go into town. There were days where we went into town twice! If we were to pay for a taxi ...
My experience with Adventure Volunteer in Peru was a building adventure that left a lasting impression. Working side by side with the local community, erecting structures that will benefit future generations, was incredibly ...
Working with local students, exchanging knowledge and learning about their culture was a unique experience. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the educational growth of the Panamanian ...
Contributing to sustainable development and sharing with local people allowed me to understand the importance of human connection. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to immerse themselves in the authenticity of Panama while creating a positive ...
I experienced magical moments while releasing hatchlings into the ocean. I thank Adventure Volunteer for opening the doors to this corner of Panama full of life and ...
My experience with Adventure Volunteer in Thailand, especially the elephant project, was a magical journey. Working closely with these majestic animals and contributing to their welfare was heartwarming. Adventure Volunteer's dedication to conservation and respect for animal life created an ...

Location

Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya > Nairobi

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