Duration & Roles
Typically runs 3 months, with up to ~16 volunteers (aged 18–40; English speaking; with allowances for vegetarians) .
Volunteers rotate between agriculture, teaching, health outreach, and sanitation/water projects.
Joint implementation with local Kenyan institutions, NGOs, schools, clinics, and communities.
Living Conditions & Practical Info
Accommodation & food: Local housing; volunteer meals are traditional Kenyan cuisine (ugali, chapati, irio, rice, fruits). Vegetarian options available .
Health/safety: Safe, treated drinking water is provided onsite; bottled water recommended for travel. Healthcare advice given, particularly regarding typhoid, cholera, dysentery, gastroenteritis, and amoebiasis .
✅ Summary Table
Sector Activities
Agriculture Model farm work, animal care, sustainable farming training
Education Classroom teaching, youth training, ICT skills development
Health Clinics support, disease prevention, staff training, outreach
Water Water infrastructure, sanitation education, hygiene measures
Why It Matters
Holistic community impact: Tackling interlinked challenges—food security, health outcomes, water access, and education quality—in an integrated way mirrors proven development models.
Capacity building: Emphasis on empowering local institutions and professionals ensures long-term sustainability (e.g., PEP initiative).
Immersive volunteering: Participants contribute hands-on, gain cross-cultural experience, and leave tangible improvements in local communities.
🚩 Host Organisation & Placement
Likely facilitated by an organisation like CIVS Kenya, which offers mid‑term (1–6 months) volunteer placements focused on education, health, agriculture, environment, and disability support .
Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta or Kisumu Airport; a 2–3 day orientation in Nairobi or the project area follows .
📅 Project Timeline & Schedule
Duration: 3 months (mid‑term).
Workload: ~40 hours/week, Monday–Friday. Includes hands‑on tasks and school/clinic support .
💶 Participation Fee & Inclusions
Fees typically range from €250–300 per month, totalling ~€750–900 for the full 3 months .
Covered items include: airport pick‑up/drop‑off, accommodation, 3 local meals/day, orientation, project facilitation & mentoring, and a certificate.
Excluded: International flights, visa costs, in-country transport, soft drinks, and tour/safari extras .
🏡 Accommodation & Meals
Live with local host families or in volunteer houses at project sites.
Meals feature Kenyan cuisine (ugali, chapati, rice, fruits), with vegetarian options available .
🛂 Visa & Permits
Arrive on a Kenyan eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), valid up to 3 months. Extensions for another 3 months, or longer stays, can be managed via IVP support .
🩺 Health & Safety
On-site water is treated; you’ll receive guidance on local hygiene and disease prevention (typhoid, cholera, malaria, dysentery, etc.) .
On-site support staff provide 24/7 assistance .
👥 Volunteer Profile & Requirements
Age: Generally 18+.
Skills: Enthusiasm matters more than prior experience; English proficiency is expected
Team dynamic: Work in a diverse group of international and local volunteers (typically 10–20 participants) .