Volunteer: Volunteer in Kenya

Organization: The GVN Foundation Based in: United States, US EIN #: 20-3087760	Volunteer	Request Info
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Quick Facts

Locations:

Dates/Costs: Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 weeks to 6 months
(participation cost details)

Focus Areas: Children
Education
Health

Type of NGO: Independent

Full Description

Description

The Global Volunteer Network has opportunities to help develop communities through our partner organization in Kenya.

Volunteers have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of work, including education and training for children from under-privileged backgrounds, including orphanage work; HIV/AIDS counselling, medical/health placements, and work with the Maasai (medical & teaching).

Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp Program:
Volunteers will work in the IDP camp offering help to children and adults. Volunteers are needed to provide counseling, youth mentoring, education and help with food preparation while being supervised by local camp staff. This role is suitable for a mature, caring, motivated and self-directed person who has life experience and a desire to help.

Through this program, volunteers will have a chance to make a personal contribution and connection to the people of Kenya.

Cost Details

A US$350 application fee secures your place on the program, this one-time payment allows you to access any of GVN's volunteer programs over the next 5 years. Your application fee benefits include: - Personal Staff Support - Your Costa Rica Program Guide - Your Fundraising Guide and Software - Access to Your Own Online Journal Your program fee, which is paid 8 weeks before you are due to begin your placement, varies with the length of placement, eg 2 weeks costs US$697; 3 weeks is US$797. Your program fee includes the following benefits: - In-Country Fee (meals, accommodation and orientation program) - In-Country Support - 24hr Emergency Line - Membership To The Change Makers Club - Letter Of Completion

Language Needed

English (proficient)

Skills Needed/ Experience

Volunteers for this program must:

* 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
* Obtain a police check from your home country prior to volunteering

Detailed Location Information

You can start your placement on the 1st or 15th of each month. Note the Teaching and Maasailand programs require a one month minimum commitment.

The in-country fee covers administrative charge, airport pickup, transport to project (if necessary), meals and accommodation during placement, and supervision.

The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, visa, vaccinations, travel insurance, your departure from the program, and airport departure taxes. You will also need a weekly budget of up to US$20 to cater for all your other expenses like bottled water, personal costs, beverages and entertainment.

About The GVN Foundation

The vision of The GVN Foundation is to support the charitable and educational work of local community organizations in various countries through the distribution of financial, in-kind and material donations. Learn More

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