Supporting Orphan Children

location
4 - 24 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Fantástico 4.5  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta buena

Puntos Relevantes

  • Assist local staff and in taking care of children, such as feeding, dressing and keeping the children active within the homes
  • Live in Nairobi suburbs and meet like minded fellow volunteers
  • Travel around and explore the country during weekends
  • Opportunity to volunteer in a meaningful project in Kenya


Especialmente adecuado para

Edad 18+
Solteros y solteras
Parejas
Familias
Grupos
50+

Sobre el programa

Spend quality time with children from the local communities who have faced the wrath of losing their parents at an early age. Share love and affection to show you care.

The project

As the name suggests, this program is focused on working towards the welfare and development of orphan kids in the local communities of Nairobi and around. 

There are thousands of children in Kenya who have lost either both or one of their parents due to HIV AIDS. Many orphans are taken ...

Sobre el programa

The project

As the name suggests, this program is focused on working towards the welfare and development of orphan kids in the local communities of Nairobi and around. 

There are thousands of children in Kenya who have lost either both or one of their parents due to HIV AIDS. Many orphans are taken by their extended family members and foster parents but some families find it difficult to take care of kids for financial reasons and due to this reason place them in orphanage and children's care homes. Volunteers spend time at these centers to engage the kids in productive activities, play games, tell stories, share experiences, enhance general knowledge, help with their studies, and any way they think they can contribute and share love with these kids. 

Volunteer work

In many of the orphanage project placements, the school going children are in the school during the school term in morning hours. During these hours, only the smaller children are at the orphanages and the volunteers are expected to assist in daily chores such as cooking, cleaning and washing during these hours. After the children come back from school during afternoons, volunteers play with them and help them in their studies.

These orphanages are run by local NGOs and often face manpower crunch. Volunteers can also help in various other administrative works at the center. 

The tasks and daily work of volunteers under the orphanage volunteering program in Kenya varies and depends on the requirements at the center. This may include, but not limited to;

  • Work alongside the existing staff to care for the children in the orphanages.
  • Take part in feeding, dressing and keeping the children active within the homes.
  • Assist the local staff and caretakers in daily work to help them run the orphanage in a better way; such as, cleaning and tidy the homes as well as cooking.
  • Assist in the office of the orphanage if you think you can contribute to make them more organized and run in a more efficient manner.
  • Teach the kids, play with them, prepare their daily records, Get involved in preparing their dishes, help in washing their cloth and some administrative work also.
  • At times, attend meetings on behalf of the orphanage.
Please note

It is very important for the volunteers to understand the sensitivity of this program as it involves working with children and should be taken with utmost responsibility. These are not very large centers and have very basic facilities available. On an average there are around 15-20 children in a center where placement is provided. 



Día típico

The schedule for the volunteers remains as follows;

  • Sunday - Arrival at the program destination
  • Monday - Orientation + introduction to the placement (commute + local staff + kids + places to eat, etc.). Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as ...

Día típico

The schedule for the volunteers remains as follows;

  • Sunday - Arrival at the program destination
  • Monday - Orientation + introduction to the placement (commute + local staff + kids + places to eat, etc.). Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behaviour, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Kenya.
  • Tuesday to Fri - Volunteer work
      • Breakfast - 07:30 am onwards (provided at the accommodation)
      • Leave for the project - 08:00 am
      • Working hours at the placement - 09:00 to 04:00 pm
      • Lunch - 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm (volunteers need to manage lunch on their own)
      • Dinner - 07:30 pm  onwards (provided at the accommodation)
  • Weekends - Free to explore the city, and do activities such as
The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onward.

Actividades de tiempo libre

Volunteers work for 5-6 hours in a day for 5 days a week depending on the program requirements. You will have the evenings and weekends free for you to explore in and around the city. During the weekends, you can take a safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park or the Nairobi National Park. ..

Actividades de tiempo libre

Volunteers work for 5-6 hours in a day for 5 days a week depending on the program requirements. You will have the evenings and weekends free for you to explore in and around the city. During the weekends, you can take a safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park or the Nairobi National Park. You can also go on a short excursion and interact with the locals, learn about their cuisines and customs. In Nairobi, volunteers can visit Masai market, Bomas of Kenya, Giraffe center and Carnivore Restaurant.

There's lot to do and explore for the volunteers during free time and weekends. We encourage our volunteers to travel. We have designed various weekend tours which can be booked separately. 

  • Visit the elephant orphanage, giraffe centre, mamba village
  • Visit the local markets and buy souvenirs
  • Go for a safari
  • For those inclined to travel further away fro fun activities, one can go biking to Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha (1.5 hours from the accommodation), climb Mt. Longonot (1.5 hours from the accommodation), or visit Thompson Falls (3 hours from the accommodation).
  • One could also go to Mombasa and experience sandy beaches
  • Go hiking Mt. Kenya

Requisitos

Requisitos

Edad mínima: 18 años

Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

Conocimientos lingüísticos

Tienes que hablar (nivel básico) Inglés

Verificación de antecedentes penales

obligatorio

Documentos necesarios

CV, Insurance, Passport and parental consent(for under 18)

Restricciones de nacionalidad

Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

Otras habilidades

You need to have experience in childcare.

Tiempo dedicado

Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes de 09:00 - 16:00

Servicios incluidos

Servicios incluidos

Servicios de Volunteering Solutions

The total cost for the program includes;

  •  24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
  •  Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  •  Airport Pickup 
  •  Orientation 
  •  Food - 2 meals a day
  •  Accommodation 
  •  Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
  • Assistance in arranging Safari trips on the weekend 

Recogida en el aeropuerto Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

You will be met by our representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi from where you are transferred to the accommodations in Nairobi itself. Volunteers who will be already in Kenya or arriving overland would need to give us their contact details so that the pickup can be arranged from a specific location.

Alojamiento

Volunteer Accommodations are provided in a volunteer house. The volunteer house is taken care by local caretaker host and has all the modern amenities available to ensure a comfortable stay for the volunteers. Some of the facilities available are: 

  • Western Style Toilets and Showers
  • Microwave 
  • Refrigerator in the kitchen and a lounge area for the volunteers
  • Common Area for Volunteers

Comida y bebida

Volunteers are provided with 2 meals(Breakfast and Dinner) on weekdays and three meals during the weekends. Typical meals include Ugali, Chapatti, Chai (Tea), Bread and rice with vegetables and fruits. 

Volunteers who have special food requirements or are allergic to a specific type of food item should mention the same in their applications, and it will be taken care of. 

Acceso a Internet

Buen acceso al lugar del proyecto

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Boletos de avión

El aeropuerto más cercano es Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) en Nairobi. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Kenia. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

Seguro de viaje

Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Kenia proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

Vacunas

Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Kenia, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Kenia. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

Detalles a la llegada

2023

  • Sept - 03,10,17,24
  • Oct - 01,08,15,22,29
  • Nov - 05,12,19,26
  • Dec - 03,10,17,24

2024

  • Jan - 07,14,21,28
  • Feb - 04,11,18,25
  • March - 03,10,17,24,31
  • Apr - 07,14,21,28
  • May - 05,12,19,26
  • June - 02,09,16,23,30
  • July - 07,14,21,28
  • Aug - 04,11,18,25
  • Sept - 01,08,15,22,29
  • Oct - 06,13,20,27
  • Nov - 03,10,17,24
  • Dec - 01,08,15,22,29

Disponibilidad
Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

Cuotas del programa

4 semanas (estancia min.) 814€
5 semanas 914€
6 semanas 1.013€
7 semanas 1.112€
8 semanas 1.212€
24 semanas (estancia max.) 2.962€
Cuota promedio 163€/semana

Cuotas del programa

163€ cuotas semanales 4 - 24 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

Métodos de pago

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Duración

4 - 24 semanas

Depósito

El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


Pago final

El pago final se acordará con Volunteering Solutions durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


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Volunteering Solutions

Fantástico 4.5 rating (44 reseñas)

Agencia - fundada en 2007

Verificado por Volunteer World

  Ratio de respuesta buena

Coordinado por

Sahil

sobre la organización

Providing placements to overseas travelers under several different volunteer projects in 25 different destinations across Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.

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Who we are?

Volunteering Solutions was established in 2006 with the aim of changing the face of volunteer traveling, and in the last 10 years, we have had more than 15,000 volunteers who completed their journeys with life changing experiences. Nicknamed as VolSol, we provide the best volunteer and intern opportunities to interested candidates from different parts of the world, and we ensure that each of them gets the maximum out of the program they choose.

As an organization, we have a cross-cultural set up in all our offices across the world. We have people from different countries, cultures and ethnicities working for us in order to make the process of volunteer traveling smoother and more flexible.

We have dedicated coordinators at each volunteer destination, coming from different countries.We take care of the volunteer’s placement, traveling, accommodation, meals and security. 

What we do?

Currently, Volunteering Solutions operates in more than 25 countries, providing more than 100 volunteering and interning options ranging from Child Care, Teaching, Medical and Healthcare, Community Development, Marine Conservation and much more. Most of our volunteers are high school students, couples, corporate groups and individuals on their summer break or gap year.

We are in collaboration with NGOs, schools, hospitals, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women groups and other social welfare organizations all across the globe. Each of these organizations have been working at the grassroot level for years, and successfully contributed towards the development of the concerned people. VolSol has ensured that the contribution of every volunteer is counted, and there’s sustainable growth.

Our mission/vision

Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive volunteer abroad experience to travelers from all walks of life, with a vision to promote ethical and sustainable travelling. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the unprivileged people in different parts of the world and to bridge the gap between the volunteers and the host communities to establish a 'Win-Win' situation for both.

Who are we looking for?

Travelers who are flexible in their approach, dedicated to provide their time and effort, and determined to make a difference in the society. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; be it a high school student or a retired professor. Any and everyone can join our projects, as long as they have the determination to be the part of volunteering brigade. The minimum age requirement to join our programs is 17 years, while, there's no maximum age limit. One need not have any particular degree or qualification to join our programs, and all we look for is the dedication and flexibility in the volunteer. 

Please Note: For our medical programs, volunteers need to be pre-med/medical/or certified doctors.

Why choose us?

Not only our placements are the safest, but also are one of the most affordable all over the world. Our credibility reflects from not only as a registered member of WYSE Travel Confederation, but also from the 11k+ satisfied volunteers whom we have placed in the last over a decade of our operations. 

For the internship programs, participants opting for Medical and Healthcare projects get to work with professionals and learn how to deal in emergency situations. Our internship programs are crafted and designed in a way that every participant gets to know about the medical scenario of the particular country. It is both an inward and outward journey - inward, as you’ll get to learn a lot through first hand experience, and outward, as the society will be benefitted by your contribution.

44 reseñas · rating4.5

Ana Paula rating4

2021 at Supporting Orphan Children

Definitely a rewarding experience! I loved Kenya, the Children’s House where we volunteer was amazing. People were very warm and welcoming. As for the organization, some things you run into are not specified on the web page, I think there is a lot of information that needs to be updated. You ...
Valeria Carcaiso rating4.8

2024 at Teach English to Young Monks

I stayed in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for two weeks. I really wish I could stay there more, because I had a wonderful experience and a longer program would have made it even greater. I supported a Thai teacher at Chetupon Suksa School, helping novice Buddhist monks to learn English. The kids were ...
Jana Bosschaerts rating4

2024 at Inca Trail Adventure & Children Support

We vonden het een mooie en interessante ervaring om kennis te maken met de werking van het kleuterschooltje. Het gastgezin was fantastisch. Carla en Eli hebben ons in alles geholpen. Ook de verdere familie stond altijd klaar voor ons. We vonden het jammer dat we uiteindelijk niet zo veel dagen naar ...
Lea Haller rating4.8

2023 at Support the Sea Turtle Ecosystem

It was different then excepted, but amazing. I loved the turtles and already miss them soo much. Even tho the turtles were amazing, they were not the best part of my trip. The people in the Aasha House made it so Spezial and every single day to an amazing day which I will never forget. It was the ...
Uzma Ijaz rating3

2023 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

Cusco is a beautiful city and I felt so thankful being able to be there. After work I had plenty of free time to explore the city and do excursions during the weekends. Note: only partake in this program if you are fluent in Spanish! No one at the clinic spoke any English nor did my host family. I ...
Mari Den rating2.8

2023 at Childcare & Social Welfare Work

It was a amazing expierience and there is so much to do in capetown, however it would have been amazing To spend more time with the children in the townships instead of the privat kindergarten :) ...

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