Psychology Internships in Kenya

  Kenya

• Nairobi: 
Nairobi

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: 2009-2012

Description: Volunteers will work with teachers, parents and carers, as well as other professionals, to try to bring about positive change that promotes effective education, well-being and inclusion of all children.

Teachers, parents/carers and other professionals consult volunteers like you about a wide range of concerns such as learning difficulties, social, emotional and behavioral problems, physical disabilities and classroom management issues.

In your time of voluntary service you will use consultations as a joint problem-solving approach in which people who share concerns work together to resolve problems and issues. Volunteers will use this approach because it is believed as most appropriate to work with parents/carers, teachers, and others who are in daily contact with children and young people; these are the people most likely to be affected by concerns and motivated to do something about their concerns. Wherever possible, the child or young person is also involved in the consultation process.

Highlights: All volunteers will work with children under five who did not undergo formal education, visit children and families at home and in preschool settings. We are looking forward to see volunteers providing psychological input.

Past volunteers used to help in the following areas:
* helping children on how to start at school,
* helping children on how to read and write,
* helping children on how to improve their self esteem
* working in HIV/AIDS and TB program and offer counseling and testing,
* counseling pre/post ART or TB treatment,
* working with children with disabilities, maternity care, hospitals etc.

The volunteer program locations are all over Kenya.

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: Qualifications:
* 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.
* Computer literate
* Good written and oral English skills
* Flexible, self motivated and committed to high quality patient care
* Must be comfortable to work in a busy clinical setting

Program participation fees:
Application fee is 60.00 euro and covers administration, program information, communication and the airport pick up. With the remainder of your fee due for payment eight weeks before you begin your placement.

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 center orientation
* Orientation seminar
* Accompany and introduction to your project site
* Meals and accommodation during placement
* Project monitoring and evaluation
* Administrative expenses

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work 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