Children Program

  Kenya

• Other Cities in Kenya: 
Kisumu

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: all year round

Description: Volunteer and Work with children, help in the kitchen preparing meals, and washing dishes and clothes. Visit them in their homes and participate in the feeding programs, do counseling to the affected and infected through play therapy and others.

Highlights: Volunteering in Western Kenya is an act of kindness putting something back to the society helping the needy achieve a personal goal. Home Adventure welcomes volunteers both Local and International to participate in various Community Work Development. Volunteers from all walks of life regardless of their background or skills are free to join and make a difference.

Qualifications:
* Be 18 years or older
* Have no major health problems
* A medical background is required for the Medical/Health Program
* Some related experience is required for the HIV/AIDS program
* Be eligible to obtain a tourist visa to Kenya
* Obtain a police check from your home country prior to volunteering

Cost in US$: from USD 350 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: yes

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers will be placed in program locations in Wagusu/Abimbo village of Central/South Sakwa Location in Bondo District, Nyanza province, Western Kenya.

Age Range: From 18 years

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of from two people

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• In-Person Interview Required
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project's Mission Statement: Volunteer in Kenya with a community based organization offering the volunteers the opportunity to participate in short or long term voluntary work development in western Kenya.

Year Founded: 2005