Come volunteer in Kenya

Joy Vision Children's Home currently has opportunities for volunteers to be involved in a variety of work, including education and training for children from under-privileged backgrounds and HIV/AIDS counselling.Through this program, volunteers will have a chance to make a personal contribution and connection to the people of Kenya.Volunteer will have the opportunity to help children in need, children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS, children who have been abused by their parents and children whose parents are not able to provide for them.These kids need love, attention, life skills and education so they can have successful futures free from poverty and filled with opportunities as others.As a volunteer you will mentor by becoming a big brother or sister to kids in a Children's Home.

You will work along side our local staff to help with homework, childcare, and daily operational running of the Home.Volunteers are also encouraged to initiate their own work by organizing art and crafts, music, dance, games, sports activities and day trips for the children.Volunteers will assist with teaching at our preschool and a public primary school.At primary school volunteer teachers can teach core subjects, such as English, mathematics, science, social sciences, and can initiate extra-curricular activities. Volunteer preschool teachers will teach basic English skills and carry out basic childcare duties.**

Travel info: You will fly into Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You will be met on arrival by our local staff You will fly into Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Flights to Nairobi terminate at Jomo Kenyatta and it is the largest airport in Kenya.Upon arrival you’ll see our staff holding a sign with your names, (preffered option) assist you with your luggage to our car to get you on the road to our home.

Visa: Most visitors to Kenya need to obtain a visa (US$25) including Europeans, Americans and nationals from Commonwealth countries such as New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and the UK. Volunteers need to obtain a tourist visa to enter Kenya. Visas are valid for three months from the date of entry and can be purchased upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Program Costs / fees:

1 Week: US $100 or 70 euros

4 Weeks: US $400 or 280 euros

Included in Program Fee://

All Food All Accommodations Airport Pickups/Dropoffs N.B Sim Card for your Cell Phones and internet modem(shared)

Not Included in Program Fee:

Airfare Visa Fee Vaccinations Phone Calls//

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