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Teaching in primary school

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Explore & experience an intriguing new culture by teaching and dining with the locals.
  • Get to challenge yourself in a new environment by working with local people and enjoy the tranquility that comes with it.
  • Enhance your personal growth by opening your mind to new ideologies outside your comfort zone.
  • Make merry, foster friendships and memories with the others that you will meet along the way while volunteering.
  • Visit the beautiful beach of Watamu and enjoy snorkeling at the Marine Park during your free time and sample fresh sea food while at it.

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups

About the program

Teaching English, Maths, Environment, Music, Nutrition & Hygiene & Sports in Ganda village. The school could use extra help of teaching assistants.

Malindi is in Kilifi county at the north coast of Mombasa.  It is a tourist destination famous for the Watamu sandy beaches and historical places such as vasco da Gama pillar among others.

The economic activities in this area is fishing, tourism and subsistence farming. Despite being a tourist ...

About the program

Malindi is in Kilifi county at the north coast of Mombasa.  It is a tourist destination famous for the Watamu sandy beaches and historical places such as vasco da Gama pillar among others.

The economic activities in this area is fishing, tourism and subsistence farming. Despite being a tourist destination, this is one of the poorest counties in Kenya with low rates of education and high number of school drop out due to poverty subjecting the children to child pornography, prostitution and drugs.  It is against this backdrop that Mafanikio stepped in to join hands with the locals in order to promote education.

Eco-Green school has 106 children between the ages 7-14 who come from a community that is deprived of education.  They are in dire need of education as the source of hope and change in the community

Program include:
  • Living  at the volunteer house where meals, accommodation is provided
  • Teaching English, Maths, Environment, Hygiene & Nutrition, Music & Sports
  • Participating in community activities
  • Mentoring  the youth
  • Cultural interaction & integration
  • Join the local events and taste a local brew
The school is located in a village which is about 10 kilometers away from the city where the volunteer house is.  Therefore, there is commuting to and from from Monday to Friday. The mode of transport is mainly motorbikes at a fee of 1.5 euros per day.  

Typical day

  • 8.00 classes begin
  • 9.15. school break for 10 minutes

  • 10.30 school breaks for 20 minutes
  • 12.00 lunch break
  • 3.30 games/sports
  • 4.00 school ends.

Lessons are in between and sometimes we have sports activities and community activities as well as meetings

Typical day

  • 8.00 classes begin
  • 9.15. school break for 10 minutes

  • 10.30 school breaks for 20 minutes
  • 12.00 lunch break
  • 3.30 games/sports
  • 4.00 school ends.

Lessons are in between and sometimes we have sports activities and community activities as well as meetings

Free-time activities

Free-time activities are not limited to the above. They also include home visiting the students where they live to see their lifestyle and also meet their parents.

Malindi being a coastal town attracts tourists from all over the world who enjoy water sports along the sea. Therefore, because of ...

Free-time activities

Free-time activities are not limited to the above. They also include home visiting the students where they live to see their lifestyle and also meet their parents.

Malindi being a coastal town attracts tourists from all over the world who enjoy water sports along the sea. Therefore, because of this, most water sporting activities can be costly and it is thus advisable to also refer to the Coordinator whenever the volunteer wants to do such sports in order to access them at a good price.

Despite the above fact, there are also public beaches for swimming and basking which are free of charge.

Over the weekend, the volunteer can also visit Mombasa city which is 2 hours away using public transport.

We also organize safaris to Tsavo National Park or Masai Mara Reserve on request.

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 (intermediate level)

Education Requirements

English, Math, Sciences, Social work, Education at University level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

Detailed CV, School/University recommendation, Insurance policy and passport copy

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

Interpersonal skills Team player Communication skills Ability to work under minimum supervision Microsoft office packages Flexible

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 08:30 - 15:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Mafanikio Organization

  • project orientation
  • Meals and accommodation
  • Drinking water
  • Government clearance fees
  • Administration fee
  • Project contribution
  • Evaluation

Airport Pickup at Moi International Airport

Pick up from the airport 


Accommodation

Located in Malindi town with a bathroom, toilet, dining, lounge, sitting room and a kitchen.

  • It also has electricity and running water
  • The bedding are available
  • Mosquito nets are also available
  • The area is secure through out

Food & Beverages

  • Breakfast include tea/coffee & bread/donut/mandazi and a fruit and eggs
  • Lunch is take away of previous meals or rice & beans from school food
  • Dinner includes: rice, chapati, ugali, pasta etc with meat, chicken, vegetables and a fruit (the meals vary, the list is endless) and drinking water & tea.


Vegetarians are also catered for.
Depending on the season, fruits shall be available in plenty

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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Vaccines

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Details on arrival

  • After arrival, the starting days are week days.

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

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 447€
5 weeks 547€
6 weeks 646€
7 weeks 746€
9 weeks 845€
11 weeks 944€
24 weeks (max. stay) 1,988€
Average fees 96€/week

Program fees

96€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 24 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 Mafanikio Organization during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Mafanikio Organization

Brilliant 4.7 rating (24 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2003

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Diana

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Working with local community in the rural areas and marginalized of Kenya to support school development projects and champion for education

Meet your organization

Mafanikio is a non profit making oragnizatio that was established in 2003 to promote education and development and alleviate poverty especially in rural and margainzlized areas in Kenya.

Mafanikio works with margainlized areas in Makueni, Kwale and Kilifi county to promote education and social development through the volunteer programme.

The volunteer & internship programme provides an opportunity for volunteers to work hand in hand with local community and also experience grass root level.

24 reviews · rating4.7

Jasmin Yavuz rating4.6

2024 at Teaching in primary school

I am still inspired and full of love after my one month stay with Diana in Malindi, Kenya. Diana is a very supportive and highly motivated director of the Eco-Green School, a primary school in the village of Mongbolo, a 20 minute motorbike ride from our beautiful apartment in the centre of Malindi. ..
Giulia Modenese rating5

2023 at Teaching in primary school

I have been volunteering in Malindi, Eco Green School in the village of Mbogolo with Diana for one month, teaching english, math, history, science, agriculture, hygiene, geography, art & music. I love the kids and I was teaching in Grade 4. They were in between 10 to 16 years old. During the month ...
Sally Gassama rating4.6

2022 at Teaching in primary school

Volunteering with Mafanikio is the best thing I’ve done so far! Teaching and spending time with these kids is a real blessing. Each day you get the chance to be involved in something new : construction, teaching, tutoring, helping in the kitchen garden, cooking, etc. You get to build your own ...
Lars Lubkowitz rating5

2019 at Teaching in primary school

Great experience for everyone who wants to help and get to know the coutry! I worked for 2 months at Miwani primary school. I really enjoyed my time there, everyone was so welcoming, the kids were fun. It was an experience and a half getting introduced into and enjoying Kenyan culture, with the ...
Nina Dagher rating5

2019 at Teaching in primary school

Volunteering with Mafanikio was one of the greatest experiences of my life. The focus of the project I was aiding in involved child development and education. While working alongside local teachers and the students, it was clear what kind of impact this organization has on these communities. The ...
Susan Sukkel rating5

2023 at School Development Assistance

My weeks at Mafanikio have been such a GREAT experience! Best of all were the kids with the sun in their smile. They connect so easily and are open to volunteers and their knowledge. I fell in love with the kids, the teachers, Mbogolo, Malindi and Kenya. I especially appreciated Diana, the school's ...

Location

Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya > Malindi

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