AFRICA - KENYA
Kenya -
KVDA
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Kenya
LTV
1:01 Talio Primary School - Teaching
Kenya LTV 1:02 Rumangao Dispensary - Nursing
Kenya LTV 1:03 Marie Primary School -
Teaching
Kenya LTV 1:04 Sagalla Health Center -
Nursing
Kenya
LTV 1:05 Kuria Child and Family Program - Teaching
Kenya LTV 1:06 Vigina Secondary School -
Teaching
Kenya LTV 1:07 Komotobo Health Center -
Nursing
Kenya LTV 1:08 Wema Center - Teaching
( Christian orientation )
Kenya LTV 1:09 Karago Primary School -
Teaching
Kenya LTV 1:10 Makongeni Self-Help Group -
Various
Kenya LTV 1:11 Tagare Health Development
Program - Public health training
Kenya LTV 1:12 Kenya Institute of Organic
Farming - Agriculture teaching
Kenya LTV 1:13 Wamaki Women's Group -
Social Worker, nurse
Kenya LTV 1:14 Dago-Thim Primary School -
Teaching
Kenya LTV 1:15 Dago-Thim High School -
Teaching
Kenya LTV 1:16 Ogada
Children's Home - Various
Kenya LTV 1:17 The St John's Escape Self-Help
Group Kibera - Various
Kenya LTV 1:18 Kirasha Rescue Center of
Children -Teaching
Kenya LTV 1:19 Pivot Institute of Management
Studies - Community development
Kenya LTV 1:20 Vivian Children Orphanage -
Agricultural teacher
Our Kenyan partner, KVDA,
charges a participation fee of US$180 per month for support.
This is over and above
the SCI-IVS application fee. No pocket money is available.
Name / Location of the Project: Talio Primary School is
located in Coast Province, Taita Taveta District on the Sagalla Hills. It is
a five-hour journey of 338 km from Nairobi to Voi town and an additional 20
km from Voi town to Talio Primary School. From Voi town to Mombasa City it
is a maximum two-hour journey of 156 km.
Project Description: It is a learning institution consisting
of eight (8) classrooms and a kindergarten, with 165 pupils at the ratio
of 81 girls to 84 boys.
Type Of Work / Job: The institution needs a teacher, to
teach English and introduce a foreign language; and coordinate some of the
various school clubs like scouting, wildlife and 4K clubs and establish a
tree nursery.
Skills Requirement:
Ø One with teaching skills and / or experience.
Ø Knowledge of tree nursery establishment.
Ø Basic knowledge of scouting, wildlife (optional)
Note: In the Primary School teaching no specialization is required/needed.
Duration: 0-3months, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and
over 6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers, though preference is given to (1)
one year for a solid performance assessment.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Green bushy area with trees, cool, with an annual average
rainfall of about 1000 mm.
· The coldest months include June, July and partly August.
· Temperatures range from 26 - 30 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season.
· Altitude is about 1500 m above the sea level.
Other facts:
· There is a hospital 4km away
· A transport (minibus) connection point - 2 km away
· A village trading center - 2 km away
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one has to travel 18 km
to Voi town, a principal town on the Nairobi - Mombasa Highway.
Number Of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {3} three from
January to mid-November at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in
the project at the given time either in January for the 1st term, May for
the 2nd term or September for the 3rd term of the school's running schedule.
Schools normally break for a three- to four- week holiday during the months
of April, August and December; but also in the months of April and August,
holiday tuition/remedial classes do take place.
Kenya
LTV 1:02 RUMANGAO
Name / Location of the Project: Rumangao dispensary is located
in the Coast Province, Taita Taveta District on the Sagalla Hills. It is
a five-hour journey of 338km from Nairobi to Voi town. There is an additional
distance of 20km from Voi town to the village's trading center and from there
a walking distance of 2km to the project. From Voi town to Mombasa City it
is a maximum two-hour journey of 156km.
Project Description: It is basically a health institution.
Rumangao, a small community health project currently has minimal out patient
services, because the facility lacks permanent medical practitioners.
Duties and Responsibilities: Employ Nursing Procedures
§ MCH / FP Clinics
§ Diagnosing
§ Treatment
§ Immunization
§ Mobile Clinics
§ Outreach services
Skills Requirement:
Ø Nursing skills and / or with basic public health knowledge (one or both
is acceptable)
Ø Administrative skills
Ø Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural and community issues
Duration: 0-3months, 0 -6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and
over 6-12 Months for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Green bushy area with trees, cool, with an annual average
rainfall of about 1000mm.
· The coldest months include June, July and partly August.
· Temperatures range from 26 - 30 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season.
Other facts:
· There is a hospital 4km away
· A transport (minibus) connection point - 2km away
· A village trading center - 2km away
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one has to travel 18km
to Voi town, a principal town on the Nairobi - Mombasa Highway.
Number Of Volunteers Required: A maximum of five {5} from
January to April and May to August and September to November at any open
time. Volunteers must start serving in the project at the given time either
on the beginning or middle of the month. The programme runs throughout the
year.
Kenya
LTV 1:03 MARIE
Name / Location of the Project: Marie Primary School is located
in the Coast Province of Kenya, Taita Taveta District on the top parts of Sagalla
Hills. It is a five-hour journey of 338km from Nairobi to Voi town. From Voi
town to Mombasa City it is a maximum two-hour journey of 156km.
Project Description: It is a learning institution consisting
of eight (8) classrooms comprising of 121 pupils (67 boys and 54 girls) with
an average of 16 pupils per class.
Type of Work / Job:
o Not restricted to any particular subject (s) but to be fully incorporated
into the school system.
o Introduction of a foreign language
o Participation in extra - curricular activities like Drama, Wildlife, 4K and
Music clubs
Skills Requirement:
Ø One with teaching skills and / or experience.
Ø Ability and willingness to participate in extra curriculum activities
Duration: 0-3months, 0 -6 months for Mid-Term volunteers and
over 6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers, though preference is given to (1)
one year for a solid performance assessment.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Green bushy area with trees, cool, with an annual average
rainfall of about 1000mm.
· The coldest months include June, July and partly August.
§ Temperatures range from 26 - 30 degrees Centigrade though there are variations
depending on the season.
Other facts:
· There is a hospital 4km away
· A transport (minibus) connection point - 2km away
· A village trading center - 2km away
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one has to travel 18km
to Voi town, a principal town on the Nairobi - Mombasa Highway.
Number Of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {3} three from
January to mid-November at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in
the project at the given time either in January for the 1st term, May for
the 2nd term or September for the 3rd term of the school's running schedule.
Schools normally break for a three- to four- week holiday during the months
of April, August and December; but also in the months of April and August,
holiday tuition/remedial classes do take place.
Kenya
LTV 1:04 SAGALLA
Name / Location of the Project: Sagalla Health Center is located
in Coast Province, Taita Taveta District on the Sagalla Hills. It is a five-hour
journey of 338km from Nairobi to Voi town and an additional 16km from Voi town
to Sagalla Health Center. The project is just by the roadside less than a 100m.
Project Description:
It is a basically health institution for community diagnosis, treatment and
preventive services.
Duties and responsibilities:
v Curative Services:
§ Nursing Procedures
§ Diagnosis
§ Treatment
§ MCH / FP Clinics
§ Deliveries
§ Laboratory Services
v Preventive Services:
§ Health talks (education)
§ Sanitation
§ Immunization
§ Mobile Clinics
§ Outreach services
§ Monthly morbidity returns
Skills Job Requirement:
Ø Nursing skills
Ø Public Health Skills
Ø Laboratory technologists / technician
Ø Administration skills
Duration: 0-3Month, 0-6 months for Mid-Term volunteers and
over 6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Green bushy area with trees, cool, with an annual average
rainfall of about 1000mm.
· The coldest months include June, July and partly August.
· Temperatures range from 26 - 30 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season.
· Altitude is about 1500m above the sea level.
Other facts:
· There is a hospital half a kilometre away
· A transport (minibus) connection point - 100m away
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one has to travel 18km
to Voi town, a principal town on the Nairobi - Mombasa Highway.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of five from January
to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the project
at the given time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:05
KURIA
Name / Location of the Project: Kuria Child and Family Programme
is located in Nyanza Province, Kuria District, Mabera Division along the Migori
- Isibania Road. It is a maximum nine-hour journey of 450km from Nairobi City.
Project Description: The institution is involved in girl
child education, feeding and health care programmes. It is affiliated to
the Christian Children Fund (CCF).
Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Teaching
§ Visiting children in their homes
§ Community visits
§ Involvement in health care
Skills Requirement:
Ø Social work skills and / or experience.
Ø Knowledge in childcare and health issues.
Ø Readiness to be involved in community empowerment
Duration: 0-3months, 0-6 months for Mid-Term volunteers and
over 6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers. Ideally, the project would accommodate
volunteers for a period of 1 - 2 years especially for the health facility and
education program. However, Short - / Mid- Term volunteers of 2 - 6 months
will be absorbed particularly working within the community.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
· Equatorial type of climate.
· Prone to sudden changes in the weather patterns. At times it may rain
almost everyday.
· Temperatures are moderate and in some instances may be cold or hot whether
day or night.
Other facts:
· The nearest trading center is less than a kilometer away.
· A transport (minibus) connection point - 5km away.
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one has to travel 7km
to Isebania or 20km to Migori town.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {5} five from
January to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the
project at the given time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:06 VIGINA
Name / Location of the project: Vigina Secondary School
is located in Western Province, Vihiga District. It is a distance of 450km
from Nairobi City to Majengo (a trading centre), and an additional of 3km
at Bukuga trading center, Vigina.
Project Description: It
is a learning institution with boarding and day facilities. The institution
has 223 students.
Type of work / Job:
o Teaching Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Social
ethics.
o Introduction of a foreign language and coordination of some of the school's
clubs e.g. in Debate, Wildlife, etc.
Skills Requirement:
Ø Teaching skills and / or Experience
Duration: 3 -6 months for Mid-Term volunteers and over 6 months
for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA. The area
is one of the most densely populated regions in the Kenyan republic.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - evergreen, with an annual average rainfall of more than
1500mm.
· The temperatures are moderate (not too hot nor cold). There are wide
variations despite the changes in seasons.
Other facts:
· There is a private hospital in Majengo - 3km away from Vigina
· A transport (minibus) connection point - 500m away
· Geographical features in the area include Maragoli Hills (the crying
stone) on your way to Kakamega but within the confines of the region among others.
· For shopping possibilities there is Bukuga Shopping Centre within the
parameters of the project (where a variety of basic needs are available). One
can also try the Luanda Market/Centre on Mondays and Thursdays. Luanda Market/Centre
is about 7km away.
Number Of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {5} five from
January to mid-November at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in
the project at the given time either in January for the 1st term, May for
the 2nd term or September for the 3rd term of the school's running schedule.
Schools normally break for a three- to four- week holiday during the months
of April, August and December; but also in the months of April and August,
holiday tuition/remedial classes do take place.
Kenya LTV 1:07 K.H.C.
Name / Location of the project: Komotobo Health Center is
located in Nyanza Province, Kuria District, which is a maximum 9-hour journey
of 697km from the Nairobi City. Project Description It is a health institution
assisting Focus Groups in the community (the expectant mothers, children from
poor families, the physically handicapped, HIV/AIDS patients and HIV/AIDS Orphans).
Type Of Work / Job: The volunteer(s) will be involved in
the following areas: the Sociology Section, Nursing Section, Medical History,
Physical Examination, Counseling, Physician Recommendations/Instructions,
Pathology, Health Progress, Follow-ups, Autopsy, and Special Examinations.
Skills Requirement:
Ø Nursing skills and / or experience
Ø Doctor's and/or Clinical Officer's skills and / or experience
Ø Basic knowledge of a laboratory technician
Ø Knowledge and / or experience in pharmacy
Note: This is more comfortable if it is your line of profession or career.
Duration: 0-3months, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and
over 6-12months for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
Environment - Equatorial type of climate. Evergreen, with an unpredictable
weather pattern and an annual average rainfall of more than 1500mm.
· The temperatures are moderate (not too hot during they day nor too cold
during the night). There are slight variations despite the changes in seasons.
Other facts:
· The nearest big hospital is St. Joseph Ombo in Migori Town. - 45km away
· A transport (minibus) connection point - Senta Market
o For shopping possibilities there is Senta - 3km away, Kehancha - 15km away,
Migori - 45km away from the health centre
o Telephone Services - Kehancha shopping Center Mobile phones with in the Health
Center.
o Internet services - Migori Town; 45km at Ladopharma and Diamond building
@cost of 3shs per min
o Nearest biggest Hospital; St Joseph Ombo in Migori Town
Number of Volunteers Required:
A maximum of {6} six from January to December at any open time. Volunteers
must start serving in the project at the given time. Volunteers must start
serving in the project at the given time either on the beginning or middle
of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:08 WEMA
Name / Location of the Project: Wema Center is located in
the Coast Province, north of Mombasa City, in Kisauni Division. It is a maximum
7-hour journey of about 494km from the Nairobi City. The center is off the
Malindi Bridge along the Mombasa-Malindi Road, a 20-min drive to the outskirts
of Mombasa City en-route the old Malindi road; 1.5km off the tarmac road.
Project Description: It is a rehabilitation program for
young street families {mothers and children} consisting of multi-facial buildings
with classrooms, a health facility, dormitories, the center's poultry farm,
cattle pen and an extensive playing ground. It's a Christian Institution
with a moral obligation of upbringing the young street families in conformation
with the Christian church values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Teaching
§ Assisting in taking care of the children
§ Community visitations
§ Involvement in recreational activities like sports, games, etc.
§ Involvement in the centre's farming initiatives.
§ Assisting in health care matters
Skills Requirement:
Ø Teaching skills and / or experience
Ø Administrative skills and / or experience is an advantage
Ø Ability and willingness to organize, coordinate and participate in recreational
activities
Ø Basic knowledge in community empowerment and agriculture will be beneficial
Ø Child care and nursing skills and / or experience
Ø Knowledge in tailoring, needlework or garment construction is highly
welcome
Duration: 0-3months, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers
and over 6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Very friendly and cool especially during the rainy seasons
{March, April, May, June} though generally the coastal area is normally hot and
humid. Humidity at times is over 60 percent.
· Temperatures range between 28 - 33 degrees Centigrade though there are
slight variations depending on the season.
· The area around the centre is bushy a bit with the traditional tall
coconut trees surrounding it.
Other Facts:
· Apart from center's health facility which takes care of minor ailments
(sickness), the nearest hospital is about 6km away
· Nearest bus connection is 1.5km away
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities - 5km away {complex shopping
center}
· Clean wholesome well-water supply within the center {but one is normally
advised to adequately boil the water or purify it using chlorine tabs}
· The center has electricity supply
· Provision for center's kitchen for cooking own meals or cooking with
the center's Matron.
· Six (6) Working hours daily
· Nearest town is about a 20-min drive
· Nearest town with access to reliable communication services is the Mombasa
City, which is a 20-min drive.
· Accommodation is provided in the center.
· Recreational facilities/activities are in plenty
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {6} six from January
to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the project
at the given time. Volunteers must start serving in the project at the given
time on either the beginning or middle of the month.
Note:: STRICTLY PROFESSIONALS. (Volunteers should send their CVs
beforehand)
The center is a rehabilitation institution for young street families (girls),
which is a venerable group in the society.
Kenya LTV 1:09 KARAGO
Name / Location of the Project: Karago primary school is
located in Eastern Province, Embu District, Kieni Division, Kieni South Location
a distance of 250km from the Nairobi City to Embu town. From the Makutano
junction, it is about 22km to Karago Primary School. It is a journey of about
3 ½ hours.
Project Description: It is a learning institution for primary
school pupils and nursery children comprising of 210 pupils at the ratio
of 109 to 101 girls. The institution consists of 8 classes with nine (9)
teaching staff, 6 males and 3 females.
Duties and Responsibilities:
o Teaching mathematics, art subjects, English, Kiswahili and Science.
o Introduction of a foreign language
o Organization, coordination and participation in extra-curricular activities
like athletics, football, etc
o Coordination of clubs in the school like Scouting, Athletics, Drama, Music,
etc
Skills Requirement:
Ø Teaching skills and / or experience.
Ø Ability and willingness to organize, coordinate and participate in extra-curricular
activities and club affairs
Duration: 0-3months, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers
and over 6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers, though preference is given
to (1) one year for a solid performance assessment.
Basic facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Green and bushy with many trees. It is a hilly region.
· The coldest months include June, July and partly August.
· Temperatures range from 25 - 27 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season. {At times it can be below 20 degrees Centigrade
during the cold season}. But it is generally warm.
· The altitude is over 1800m above the sea level.
Other facts:
· There is a health facility near - 2km away
· A village trading center - 2km away
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one has to travel 8km
to Runyenjes Town or Embu Town.
· The biggest hospital is in Embu Town - 8km away
· Mount Kenya is about 70km away from the project, which is about a 1-hour
drive.
Number Of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {3} three from
January to mid-November at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in
the project at the given time either in January for the 1st term, May for
the 2nd term or September for the 3rd term of the school's running schedule.
Schools normally break for a three- to four- week holiday during the months
of April, August and December; but also in the months of April and August,
holiday tuition/remedial classes do take place.
Kenya LTV 1:10 MAKONGENI
Name / Location Of Project: Makongeni Self Help group is
located in Eastern Province, Machakos District, Kathiani Division, in Makongeni
Village. It is about 68km along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. There is a diversion
on the highway to Machakos town. From Machakos Town there is an additional
distance of about 12km to Kaani Trading Center and then a distance of 4km
off the Machakos -Kitui road to Makongeni Village.
Project Description: It is a community initiative programme
comprising 48 persons both men and women.
Type Of Work / Job:
o Volunteer(s) to the project will be involved in a variety of activities:
o Tree nurseries establishment and tending
o Soil conservation
o Organic Farming
o Water supply and sanitation
o HIV/AIDS awareness
o Community empowerment and mobilization
Note: The group has a water supply project where member (s) sell water to public
to ensure self-sustainability.
Skills Requirement :
Ø Basic knowledge in community development and skills and / or experience
will be highly appreciated.
Ø Basic knowledge and skills and / or experience in social work
Ø Basic knowledge and skills and / or experience in environmental matters
{conservation and education}, tree nurseries establishment and soil conservation
will be an advantage.
Ø Basic knowledge and skills and / or experience in capacity building
and agriculture will be an advantage.
Duration: 0-3 months, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers
and over 6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Other facts:
· The nearest trading center is within the village and other ones a few
kilometers away.
· A transport (minibus) connection point - 3.5km away.
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one has to travel 17km
to Machakos Town
· Reliable communication services are in Machakos Town
· Telephone services - some public and mobile phones accessible less than
a kilometre away.
· Water is available in plenty, clean and wholesome.
· Accommodation will be a family stay.
· There's no electricity in the project.
· The biggest hospital is in Machakos Town and there is also a dispensary
nearby {a distance of 4km}
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - characterized by the equatorial type of climate.
· The area is relatively warm/cool with the coldest months experienced
in July and August. The wet seasons are normally in April and May and are generally
warm. Machakos mostly chilly especially in the morning.
· Temperatures range between 20 - 30 degrees Centigrade though there are
slight variations depending on the season.
The area is about 1750m above the sea level.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of three {3} volunteers
at any given time. Volunteers must start serving in the project at the given
time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:11 TAGARE
Name / Location of Project: Tagare Health Development Programme
is located in Nyanza Province, Kuria District, Mabera Division, along the
Migori - Isibania Road. It is a nine-hour journey of about 450km from the
Nairobi City. Tagare is situated about 100m from right side of the road.
Project Description: It is a resource center for Home Base
Care {HBC} activities of HIV\AIDS victims and the general diseases of public
health importance. It consists of 12 volunteers representing 3 members per
village.
Type Of Work / Job:
o Involvement in the identification of full blown HIV/AIDS victims and giving
back the feedback
o Data collection.
o Youth mobilization
o Organization and coordination of various activities such as sports, drama,
public meetings, etc.
o Referral of the sick to the hospital from the village/home
o Dispensing of low cost / affordable painkillers to the HIV\AIDS infected
persons and at times giving the drugs free of charge.
o Capacity building
Skills Requirement:
Ø One with public health skills and / or experience.
Ø Basic knowledge and skills and / or experience in nursing
Ø Basic knowledge and skills and / or experience in social work and also
guidance and counseling.
Ø Basic recreative skills and / or experience.
Duration: 0-3, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and over
6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions are as follows:
· Environment - characterized by the equatorial type of climate
· The area has at times unpredictable weather patterns {at times raining
almost everyday}.
· Temperatures are moderately hot or cold though there are variations
depending on the season.
Other facts:
· The nearest trading center is within the village.
· A transport (minibus) connection point - less than 500m away
· For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one has to travel 7km
to Isebania or 10km to Migori town.
· Reliable communication services are 10kms away at Migori town
· Telephone services -public and mobile phones accessible within the village
center.
· Water is available in plenty though must be boiled or purified using
chlorine tablets.
· Accommodation can be either private room or family stay depending on
available
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of ten {10} volunteers
throughout of the year at any given time. Volunteers must start serving in
the project at the given time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:12 K.I.O.F.
Name / Location of the Project: Kenya Institute of Organic
Farming is located near Juja Town on the outskirts of Nairobi a 40min journey
of about 30km along the Nairobi-Thika Road. It is situated toward the eastern
part from the Nairobi City. It is in Central Province, Kiambu District and
Thika the nearest town {about10kms}.
Project Description: K.IO.F. is an organic farming training
and demonstration institution with boarding students and has community-outreach
/ training programmes which include gardening, teaching students and farmers
within the community, Extension work {rural\community talks} and working
closely with the community are part of its undertakings.
Type Of Work / Job: Volunteer(s) placed at the institution
will be involved in community fieldwork and follow-up visits on community
farms.
Skills Requirement:
Ø Social work knowledge and skills and / or experience.
Ø Knowledge and skills and/or experience in agriculture.
Ø Readiness to be involved in community empowerment
Ø One with agricultural training skills will be an added advantage.
Duration: 0-3, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and over
6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - characterized by the equatorial type of climate
· The area is relatively warm/cool with the coldest months experienced
in July and August. The wet seasons are normally in April and May and are generally
warm. Olkalau is chilly especially in the morning.
· Temperatures range between 20 - 30 degrees Centigrade though there are
slight variations depending on the season.
· The area is about 1750m above the sea level.
Other facts:
· The type of accommodation offered is private with meals. Electricity
is available and incase of fieldwork, lanterns will be provided.
· Apart from the main centre, which is Juja, there are other two placement
centres in Maragua, 80kms and Olkalau, 150kms from Juja respectively. Communication
services are diverse and reliable. For many options in communication, transport
and shopping possibilities, the following centers may be useful:
a) Thika Town - 10km from Juja
b) Maragua centre
c) Olkalau
d) Nairobi City - 30km from Juja.
In these centers transport and medical services are reliable.
The contact person is Mr. John Njoroge
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {6} six from January
to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the project
at the given time. Volunteers must start serving in the project at the given
time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:13 WAMAKI
Name / Location of the Project: Law Wamaki Women Group is
located in Nyanza Province, Kisumu District, Nyahera Division, on the Western
highlands of Kenya along the Kisumu - Kakamega Road. It is a four-hour journey
of about 340km from the Nairobi City and an additional 10km to Kiboswa from
the Kisumu bus terminal.
Project Description: It is basically a women group involved
in the initiation of HIV/AIDS projects covering Home-Based Care (HBC), care
for the infected and affected victims who are mainly the orphans and widows
of the pandemic and the empowerment of the mentioned persons.
Type of Work / Job Description: The institution needs a
social worker and medical personnel.
Skills Requirement:
Ø Social work skills and / or experience.
Ø Knowledge and skills and/or experience in health issues and general
nursing.
Ø Readiness to be involved in community empowerment
Ø One with agricultural skills and / or experience is also highly welcome.
Duration: 0-3, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and over
6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers, though preference is given to (1) one
year for a solid performance assessment.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA. Note:
The area is situated only a few kilometers from the equator. Most of the
people in the area practice mixed farming {livestock keeping and crop farming}.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Mostly green throughout the year with an annual average
rainfall of over 1500mm.
· Temperatures range from 24 - 26 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season. Mornings may be cold most of the time.
· The area is about 1157m above the sea level.
Other facts: The nearest hospital a government health institution
{The Nyahera District Hospital} in Nyahera. There is also a private clinic
in Kiboswa, which is a distance of three and a half kilometers away from the
project site.
· Communication services are diverse, reliable and cheaper in Kisumu City.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {3} three from
January to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the
project at the given time. Volunteers must start serving in the project at
the given time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:14 D.P.S.
Name / Location of the Project: Dago-Thim Primary School
is located in Nyanza Province, Kisumu District, Nyahera Division, on the
Western highlands of Kenya along the Kisumu - Kakamega Road. It is a four-hour
journey of about 340km from the Nairobi City and an additional 10km to Kiboswa
from the Kisumu bus terminal.
Project Description: It is a learning institution for primary
school pupils and has a nursery school too. The institution has 585 pupils.
There are eight classrooms for the primary pupils and two for the nursery.
Type of Work / Job Description: The institution needs a
teacher in any relevant part of the school's curriculum; and be involved
also in extra-curricular activities.
Skills Requirement:
Ø One with teaching skills and / or experience.
Duration: 0-3, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and over
6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers, though preference is given to (1) one
year for a solid performance assessment.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA. Note:
The area is situated only a few kilometers from the equator. Most of the
people in the area practice mixed farming {livestock keeping and crop farming}.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Mostly green throughout the year with an annual average
rainfall of over 1500mm.
· Temperatures range from 24 - 26 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season. Mornings may be cold most of the time.
· The area is about 1157m above the sea level.
Other facts:
· The nearest hospital a government health institution {The Nyahera District
Hospital} in Nyahera. There is also a private clinic in Kiboswa, which is a distance
of three and a half kilometers away from the project site.
· Communication services are diverse, reliable and cheaper in Kisumu City.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {3} three from
January to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the
project at the given time either in January for the 1st term, May for the
2nd term or September for the 3rd term of the school's running schedule.
Schools normally break for a three- to four- week holiday during the months
of April, August and December; but also in the months of April and August,
holiday tuition/remedial classes do take place.
Kenya LTV 1:15 D.H.S.
Name / Location of the Project: Dago-Thim High School is located
in Nyanza Province, Kisumu District, Nyahera Division, on the Western highlands
of Kenya along the Kisumu - Kakamega Road. It is a four-hour journey of about
340km from the Nairobi City and an additional 10km to Kiboswa from the Kisumu
bus terminal.
Project Description: It is a learning institution for high
school students comprising of 120 pupils.
Type of Work / Job Description: The institution needs a
teacher in any relevant part of the school's curriculum; and be involved
also in extra-curricular activities.
Skills Requirement:
Ø One with teaching skills and / or experience.
Duration: 0-3, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and over
6 -12 months for Long-Term volunteers, though preference is given to (1) one
year for a solid performance assessment.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA. Note:
The area is situated only a few kilometers from the equator. Most of the
people in the area practice mixed farming {livestock keeping and crop farming}.
Climatic Conditions are as follows: -
· Environment - Mostly green throughout the year with an annual average
rainfall of over 1500mm.
· Temperatures range from 24 - 26 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season. Mornings may be cold most of the time.
· The area is about 1157m above the sea level.
Other facts:
· The nearest hospital a government health institution {The Nyahera District
Hospital} in Nyahera. There is also a private clinic in Kiboswa, which is a distance
of three and a half kilometers away from the project site.
· Communication services are diverse, reliable and cheaper in Kisumu City.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {3} three from
January to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the
project at the given time either in January for the 1st term, May for the
2nd term or September for the 3rd term of the school's running schedule.
Schools normally break for a three- to four- week holiday during the months
of April, August and December; but also in the months of April and August,
holiday tuition/remedial classes do take place.
Kenya LTV 1:16 O.C.H.
Name / Location of the Project: Ogada Children's Home is
located in Nyanza Province, Kisumu District, Nyahera Division, on the Western
highlands of Kenya along the Kisumu - Kakamega Road. It is a four-hour journey
of about 340km from the Nairobi City and an additional 10km to Kiboswa from
the Kisumu bus terminal.
Project Description: It is an orphanage set up to take care
of orphans from the community most of whom their parents have died of HIV/AIDS
and/or related diseases.
Type of Work / Job: The orphanage needs a social worker
and nursing/ general health personnel.
Skills Requirement:
Ø One with social work and/or agricultural skills and / or experience.
Ø Basic knowledge and/or experience in nursing or general health
Duration: 0-3, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and over
6 -12 months for Long-Term volunteers, though preference is given to (1) one
year for a solid performance assessment.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA. Note:
The area is situated only a few kilometers from the equator. Most of the
people in the area practice mixed farming {livestock keeping and crop farming}.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Mostly green throughout the year with an annual average
rainfall of over 1500mm.
· Temperatures range from 24 - 26 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season. Mornings may be cold most of the time.
· The area is about 1157m above the sea level.
Other facts:
· The nearest hospital a government health institution {The Nyahera District
Hospital} in Nyahera. There is also a private clinic in Kiboswa, which is a distance
of three and a half kilometers away from the project site.
· Communication services are diverse, reliable and cheaper in Kisumu City.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {5} five from
January to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the
project at the given time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:17 J.E.C.K.
Name / Location of the Project: The St John's Escape Self-Help
Group Kibera is within the Mashimoni Village in one of the populous slums
in Africa (Kenya) known as Kibera. It's an about 20min drive on the outskirts
of the Nairobi Central Business District {commonly referred to as the City
Centre}. The project is situated in the Lang'ata Constituency, Nairobi Province.
Project Description: A learning institution with three semi-permanent
building with about 300 children.
Type Of Work / Job: The project needs a teacher, a social
worker, medical personnel in preventive medicine .
Skills Requirement:
Ø One with teaching and/or social work and/or water and sanitation skills
and / or experience.
Ø Basic knowledge and skills and / or experience in nursing
Ø Basic knowledge and skills and / or experience in dressmaking or garment
{fashion and designs} making will be an added advantage
Note: On the school's teaching part no specialization is required/needed.
Duration: 3-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and over 6 Months
up to 1 year for Long-Term volunteers though preference is given to one year
for a solid performance assessment performance especially in the school.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA.
Climatic Conditions are as follows: -
· Environment - Generally green in Nairobi.
· The coldest months include June, July and partly August.
· Temperatures range from 24 - 28 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season.
· Altitude is about 1661m above the sea level.
Other facts:
Since the project is on the outskirts of Nairobi City and considering that
it is a short distance:
· Medical and transport services
· Communication services (telephone, internet, postal)
· And for a wide variety of shopping possibilities
One will have to rely on the Nairobi City facilities, which are convenient
and offer many options and possibilities. Accommodation will be outside the
slums but the project work will be in the slums. Note: The project offers a
chance to see and experience the life in one of the biggest slums in Africa
with a highly dense population of people {about 60 percent of Nairobians} where
despite all these extreme aspects of slum life children can be seen, running & playing
happily and always smiling: "Hoping for a better tomorrow". Staffs
of the entire concerned project do speak and understand English and also quite
a good number of the local people. However, some of the local people can only
understand Swahili (one of the of the national languages) and their local language.
Number Of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {6} six from
January to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the
project at any given time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Name / Location of the project: Kirasha Rescue Center of
Children is in Lari Division, Limuru Region approximately 70 Kilometers from
Nairobi. Outskirts of Nairobi, in Central Province.
Project Description: It is a five-year-old center for internally
displaced families with over 200 children
Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching children, coordination
of extra curricular activities,sports,home visits, small scale farming.
Skills / Job Requirements: Social work, teaching skills
and community empowerment,capacity building,recreative skills.
Duration: 0-3 months, 0-6 months for Mid Term and over 6-12
months for long term
Basic Facts: Orientation, transport to and from the project
and accommodation is provided.
Climatic Conditions: Generally, the area is cold with at
times temperatures below 20o C. Most of the times especially in the mornings.
It is misty, foggy and smoggy.
Ø The area is green, busy with a lot of trees (forests)
Ø The annual rainfall is over 1500 mm pa.
The project is within a health facility and a few meters along the Nairobi
- Nakuru Highway.
Village trading Center has variety shopping possibilities especially food (fruits
and vegetable)
Number Of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {5} five from
January to December 2004 at any open time. Volunteers must come at the same
time either on the beginning of the month or at the middle every other month.
Name Location of the Project: Pivot Institute of Management
Studies is located with in Machakos town, Eastern Province. It is about 45
minutes drive from Nairobi approximately 60kms along Nairobi Mombassa high
way.
Project Description: Learning Institution assisting the
community youth and empowerment and capacity building.
Job description: The Institution needs one with the following
professional skills;
Ø Community development
Ø Community health
Ø Social work and welfare
Ø Project planning and management
Ø Logistics operations and management.
Skills and Requirements/Experience:
Skills and/or Experience in;
Ø Community development
Ø Community health
Ø Social work and welfare
Ø Project planning and management
Ø Logistics operations and management.
Duration: 0-3months, 0-6months for mid term and over 6 months-12months
for long term.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival the following will be provided;
Ø 3 days preparation seminar
Ø Accommodation
Ø Food
Ø Transport to and from the project
Other facts: Shopping variety available within the town.
Ø Reliable communication services are within Machakos Town
Ø Water is available in plenty, clean and wholesome.
Ø Accommodation will be private room.
Ø Electricity is available.
Ø The biggest hospital is in Machakos Town
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - characterized by the equatorial type of climate
· The area is relatively warm/cool with the coldest months experienced
in July and August. The wet seasons are normally in April and May and are generally
warm. Machakos mostly chilly especially in the morning.
· Temperatures range between 20 - 30 degrees Centigrade though there are
slight variations depending on the season.
The area is about 1750m above the sea level.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of three {4} volunteers
at any given time. Volunteers must start serving in the project at the given
time either on the beginning or middle of the month.
Kenya LTV 1:20 VIVIAN CHILDREN ORPHANAGE
Name Location of the Project: Vivian Children Orphanage
is located in Nyanza Province, Kisii District, Keroka Division, along the Nairobi
- Kisii Road. It is a seven-hour journey of about 320km from the Nairobi City.
Project Description: It is an orphanage consisting of both
22 orphans and street children aged 7 years to 18 year children from within
and outside the community.
Type of Work / Job: The orphanage needs one with agricultural
knowledge to help the children practice organic farming and become self reliant
and social work.
Skills Requirement:
Ø One with social work and/or agricultural skills and / or experience.
Ø Recreative Skills and Playing with Kids.
Duration: 0-3, 0-6 Months for Mid-Term volunteers and over
6-12 months for Long-Term volunteers.
Basic Facts: Upon arrival to Kenya, an orientation session
/ preparation seminar will be offered. Transport to and from the project,
food and accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by KVDA. The Project
is situated 30 km away from Kisii town and 12 km from Keroka town. Most of
the people in the area practice mixed farming {livestock keeping and crop
farming}. Accomodation will be within the center.
Climatic Conditions:
· Environment - Mostly green throughout the year with an annual average
rainfall of over 1500mm.
· Temperatures range from 24 - 26 degrees Centigrade though there are
variations depending on the season. Mornings may be cold most of the time.
· Warm during the day and cold at night
· The area is about 1500m above the sea level.
Other facts:
· The nearest hospital a government health institution {The Kisii District
Hospital} in Kisii. There is also a health facility in Keroka town.
· Communication services are diverse, reliable and cheaper in Kisii town.
· Shopping Varieties -Kisii town
· Mobile phone within the project.
Number of Volunteers Required: A maximum of {5} five from
January to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the
project at the given time either on the beginning or middle of the month.