All of us at Because ALL Children have at one time in our lives been an international volunteer ourselves, so we understand the questions you may have regarding your upcoming volunteer trip.
This is mandatory in order to volunteer with BACM you have to submit a recent Enhanced Criminal Background Check. We understand that this can sometimes take time to receive so we recommend that you request this as soon as you are thinking about volunteering with BACM.
Yes travel insurance is mandatory for all people wanting to volunteer with BACM.
After you apply you will be given access to all your program details, your travel plan booklet and we can start planning your volunteer experience together.
You can apply for your volunteer program as soon as you know which program you would like to join. You can also apply if you don’t know which program you want to join, we can help you figure out which program is best suited for you.
Why not? At BACM our goal is to have volunteers come to Kenya and make a difference. Our fees are low because we do NOT have any paid employees and all of your fees go to your volunteer experience.
If you have interest in sponsoring a child’s education while you are in Kenya, we will gladly match you with a child. We recommend that you meet the child to make sure it is a compatible match for the both of you.
If you are staying longer than 2 weeks we will help you to change your program. We think it is great to experience as much and as many different programs throughout Kenya while you are here.
We would be very happy to have you extend your time in Kenya and stay with us longer. The cost to do this would depend on how much extra time you would like to add to your stay.
Yes! Of course coming to Kenya, if it is your first time you have to go on a Kenyan Safari. There is also hiking if you enjoy outdoor adventures. We have a travel guide here for you (link to it on page) and we are here to help you plan anything you would like to do.
None! We use your fees to pay your homestay to feed and care for you, your transportation and your placement.
You will be eating traditional Kenyan foods, which can include Rice, Beans, Ugali and Chepatti. There are many amazing restaurants a round Nairobi and the surrounding areas that you are welcome to go to if you so want to.
You will either be staying in a volunteer house or in a homestay with a local Kenyan family.
One of our team members will be waiting at the airport for you to arrive.
Yes! While you are volunteering your knees and shoulders are always to be covered, this is out of respect for the teachers, students, and children you will be volunteering with. While you are out and about the city you are free to wear whatever you are comfortable wearing, however keep in mind that the women in Kenya dress conservatively, so wearing shorts will likely cause you some extra attention.
Yes. Kenya is a very safe country to travel to alone, of course following the culture and way of life in Kenya will make you feel more comfortable as a traveller. Every country around the world has places and things not to do as a solo traveller and we make sure you know those when you arrive for your volunteering.
You will need to have MMR, Yellow Fever, this can sometimes be hard to get depending on the supply in your city, you should also have TB, Typhoid, and Malaria Pills to take while in Kenya.
You will be flying into Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
A : Yes. Kenya does require all International travellers to have a visa to enter the country. You can apply for this online at https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=5 the fee is $52.00 US dollars and must be paid for in US Currency. You can apply for a tourist visa for up to 90 days and if you need an extension we can help you to get that.
A : Your volunteer fees are for you accommodation, food, transportation and 24/7 in country care. If you think about going on a vacation you either choose an all inclusive hotel or you book a hostel, we take all the guesswork out of your planning and you get to volunteer at the same time.