Community work with children in Mombasa, Kenya

General Info

Home to more than 30,000 street children Mombasa is a city that definitely needs your help! We work with several different community development projects that receive no financial support and are in desperate need of volunteers.

You will be working at a care centres and homes Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am – 5pm. Most days will be varied depending on what you’d like to get involved in, take your pick of playing with the children, teaching English, helping with homework or just helping out with general care including cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and tidying.

Weekends are free to do what you like with, head to the stunning beaches just 20 minutes away by matatu, wander around Fort Jesus and Mombasa’s Old Town or put your organising skills to the test and arrange something for the children at the weekend!

Accommodation: Shared dormitory room in volunteer house or shared room in homestay
Food:Breakfast and dinner
Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you’re arriving early!
Training:In-country orientation
Support:Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

What's not included

Flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer, Local Transport, Food (lunch not provided)

Benefits:

Trip prices vary depending on activity and duration. Our volunteer projects start from £499, Adventures start from £699 and Tours start from £599. All trips include accommodation, most meals, an airport pickup, in-country orientation, support in-country and 24 hour emergency support. Our expert advisers will guide you through everything you need right up until your departure and are always available to help once you are away!

Requirements:

No specific requirements or qualifications are necessary, just a sense of adventure, a desire to make a difference and a responsible attitude towards the destinations you visit.