Home Stay Program 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: This is a home stay program, basically the volunteer stays with a family in rural or urban center and assists the family in their daily chores like cooking, playing with the kids, getting water and fire wood depending with the family, farming, washing and any other assignment given to her by the family.

Highlights: 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.

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: * 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.

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 250.00 euro
* Cost for 2 months 500.00 euro
* Cost for 3 months 750.00 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

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 yrs old and above

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

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