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Volunteer at a Children's Home in Kenya with GVVN
Location: Kenya: Nairobi, Rural
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: All throughout the year. Program orientations will take place every Sunday.
Global Village Volunteer Network
3773 E Brighton Ave Bloomington, Indiana 47401 United States
Call Us
Phone: 313-444-GVVN (4886)
Description
Volunteers will assist in an orphanage which is home to 45 orphans and over 100 needy children. It also has a primary school and a church.
Living accomodations and meals in our Kenya progam are provided through pre-selected host families, where you will stay with other volunteers. Internet and mobile phones are readily available for international communication.
Highlights
At Global Village Volunteer Network (GVVN), our programs are designed to accommodate a wide range of volunteers and different levels of experience, from individuals with no international volunteering experience to those who are seasoned travelers and volunteers. Whether you are looking for a volunteer placement where you will be guided step-by-step or a program that needs initiative from volunteers, we will make sure you are placed in a program that you will get the most out of and are able to contribute to the most.
It is our goal to provide volunteers from all around the world with the most affordable, safe, memorable and fulfilling experience as they help improve the lives of those less fortunate than themselves. Through ongoing research, correspondence and travel to different projects all around the world, we aim to find quality projects that allow volunteers to get involved where they are needed most. Coming from diverse backgrounds and having volunteered internationally many times, we understand the concerns and needs of international volunteers. We are and will continue do everything in our power to ensure a great experience for all our volunteers.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Starting at 220 for a week.
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
The program fee will cover transportation to and from airport in host country, host family accommodations including 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner), Government levies, in-country 24/7 support and supervision.
Additional costs:
- A registration fee of USD200 that covers 24/7 Support from GVVN staff, program promotion costs, administrative costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
- Visa (USD 25 - Obtained upon arrival in Nairobi, Kenya), airfare, vaccinations, trips and tours while in Kenya, spending money (USD 25 is usually sufficient for basic weekly expenses.)
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Education
- English Teaching
- Health Education
- Literacy
- Orphans
- Social Services, Social Work
- Teaching
- Volunteering
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Kenya
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
5 daysGlobal Village Volunteer Network's Mission Statement
Global Village Volunteer Network's (GVVN) goal is to provide volunteers all around the world with the most affordable, safe, memorable and fulfilling experience as they help improve the lives of those less fortunate than themselves.
Year Founded
2010
