Due to the high incidences of poverty and illness, centres in Kenya can host 50-300 children at any one time and there is always a high demand for more volunteer assistance.

Volunteers on the Childcare project in Kenya are placed in a range of orphanages and childcare centers, some of which house and foster abandoned and orphaned children, some that have schools attached, and others where volunteers live at the centers full time.

Each center accommodates children of differing ages, however volunteers generally work with children between the ages of 1 to 16 years old. Placements can include pre-schools, baby daycare centers and orphanage centers. Whether the children are at home or at school, the centers are always busy, and volunteers can help with all areas of daily activity.

Tasks can include cooking, cleaning, feeding, washing, and caring for the children, in addition to entertaining and playing with them.

 

 

Start Dates

1st and 15th of every month

Requirements

You must be 18 years or older on the volunteer program start date and have at least a high school education. All volunteers must provide a criminal background check.