Project Description

If you like building and working with your hands then this is the program for you. Our building and construction projects are located all over Kenya, not in one specific location. Depending on when you sign up for this program and what building and construction projects we have happening is how it will be determined on where you will be staying in Kenya.

Qualifications:

  • Since you will be working outdoors we ask that you are physically able to do this
  • Know how to swing a hammer and hammer nails 
  • Be able to work alone, or with little supervision
  • Be self motivated and goal orientated

Impact

Skilled construction workers are key to successful infrastructure in Africa. Volunteers with construction expertise provide invaluable service in overcoming the impediment of Kenya’s housing deficit.

Our Goal

Our goal for our special needs children’s home program is to be able help these children and give them hope and knowledge that they are loved.  The staff working in this home are very over worked and could use your help, cooking, cleaning, feeding the children and moving the children out and about of the home.

Highlights

  • Safari in Kenya, visit the beautiful beaches of Mombasa and feed some Giraffes
  • Learn to speak Swahili from the children you are helping
  • Have fun while spending time with these children
  • Gain valuable experience volunteering with these children
  • Make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime

Coming home, my priorities shifted and I found myself focusing more on relationships with people I love and taking more time to enjoy the little things in life. 

~ Anonymous 

  • AN IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT
  • A volunteers work day on this project will generally last between 4 and 6 hours and while we ask all volunteers to be flexible in this regard, a typical daily schedule is likely to go something like this:
  • 7:00 – 7:30am Breakfast at the volunteer house
  • 7:30 – 8:00am Walk or bus to your project site
  • 9:00am VOLUNTEERING DUTIES START
  • A tea break and lunch break will be fitted in during the day, but often the timing of breaks will change based on the needs of the local staff and number of volunteers on hand.
  • 3:00pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES END
  • 3:30pm Walk or bus back to the accommodation
  • Evenings Volunteers are free to explore the local area, check out the markets and shopping or just hangout.