In Nairobi alone, there are over 60,000 abandoned children living on the streets. The centres needs all the support it can get from volunteers to battle this rising problem. We are looking for volunteers with a love for children and more specifically nurses, nutritionists, occupational therapists, social workers & child psychologists. Ancillary to these needs the centres are requesting tangible products such as nappies, baby and normal blankets, and food donations.

Volunteers will be working in a variety of different areas and positions. The infant play area is one example of this. This is a very clean and sterile area where the babies spend the day when it is hot and there are clear skies, this protects them and you from the exposure to direct sunlight. The babies are taken care of in this area through cleaning, feeding, washing, nappy changes, playing and they also enjoy the partial sunlight which is important for their growth. The volunteers here are expected to put on protective gear that the home provides for all the workers. The volunteers interact a lot with the babies keeping them entertained throughout the days

To find out more about orphanage volunteer projects in Africa please view the profiles below.