Forestry Internship in Kenya

  Kenya

• Nairobi: 
Nairobi

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 12/03/09-02/03/2011

Description: Volunteers are given an opportunity to put their theoretical work into practice in one of the forest here in Kenya. Those undertaking their dissertation paper are welcome. An orientation will be conducted for all participants to highlight more on all aspects relating to their project upon arrival. The volunteer program locations are all over Kenya.

The costs you need to meet are:
Your air ticket to and from the country, visa fees, vaccinations, local travel costs, accommodation costs outside project and insurance. You will also need a weekly budget of around 10 euro to cover your expenses like bottled water, personal effects, public transport, beverages, entertainment and transport costs to and from project site.

Highlights: Volunteer Accommodation
While volunteering, volunteers will be accommodated in either a home stay or dormitory situation. Host families have all been carefully selected to provide you with a safe family environment and an insight into Kenyan life.

Reception of Volunteers
A member of staff will meet you on arrival and help transport you to your location.

Qualifications:
Who Qualifies to volunteer in Kenya?
* Men and women above 18 years of age from all countries, regardless of race, religion or education.
* Open minded people who can learn and share new and old skills and knowledge with others.
* Participants who are willing to adapt to their situation regardless of phobias, fears of distractions.
* Participants who are development focused.
* Diploma/Certification

Pay by bank transfer to:
Account Name: Volunteers In Community Development Kenya
Account Number: 0110910278500
Branch: Cooperative House
SWIFT CODE: KCOOKENA
BRANCH CODE: 11002
Country: Kenya

Remember that bank charges and all other costs have to be paid by the participant. For the fluent treatment of your application send us your proof of payment. The 60 euro are non refundable they cater for the treatment of your request.

Please send us your resume and cover letter explaining why you want to participate in our program.

Program Fees in Euro:
* Cost for 1 month or less 300.00 euro
* Cost for 2 months 600.00 euro
* Cost for 3 months 900.00 euro
* Cost for 4 months 1200.00 euro
* Cost for 5 months 1500.00 euro
* Cost for 6 months 1800.00 euro

Program participation Fees covers:
* Nairobi city centre orientation
* Orientation seminar
* Accompany and introduction to your project site
* Meals and accommodation during placement
* Project monitoring and evaluation
* Administrative expenses

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Volunteers in Community Development Kenya's Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower deprived communities to alleviate themselves of the degenerative social condition they are suffering. We exist to battle the ill affects of famine, poverty, crime and ascending levels of respect and understanding. We will eradicate unjust, unsocial and unwarranted misery to develop structures of social security and social progression.

Year Founded: 2006