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Volunteer Work at an IDP Camp 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

http://www.gvvnetwork.org/

3773 E Brighton Ave Bloomington, Indiana 47401 United States

Call Us

Phone: 313-444-GVVN (4886)

Description

Still unable to return to their homes, 1000s of internally displaced persons found refuge in IDP Camps in Kenya. An Internally Displaced Person has in general had the same experience as a refugee except has not crossed an international border. The need is great. Many have very limited access to basic necessities, like food and education. While others who suffer the effects caused by their traumatic experiences are left with no help.

Volunteers will help bring food and medical supplies to the camp. They will also be involved in community programs, providing support and counseling to the children and youth in camps and also in medical clinics, doing basic procedures, such as giving out medicine and attending to the patients as directed.

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
  • Community Development
  • Cooking
  • Counseling
  • Food
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Human Rights
  • Medicine
  • Minority Groups
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Sanitation
  • Self Help
  • Small Business Development
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Volunteer Management
  • Volunteering
  • Women
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
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 days
Global 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

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