The culture in this area is reflected through its people, their customs, traditions, society, art, dance and music. The main influence of this country is the Swahili Culture and the Maasai culture. The Maasai clothing is unique with its extremely colorful and heavily embroidered appearance. The people of the tribe also love to wear heavy jewelry, headgear, necklaces, nose rings, earrings, armlets, anklets and others. Sadly, the community has a very high mortality rate due to the lack of development in health education and the goal is to reduce this high rate. In the Maasai land, educating young girls is not a priority, and girls are forced into early marriages. After getting married girls miss the opportunity of education. As a cultural practice, Female Genital Mutilation is still practiced here. Volunteers help greatly by giving lectures on how important it is to dispose of these cultural behaviors that lead to high mortality rates among many teenage girls.
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Where will I be volunteering?
You will be living with the Maasai tribe. The culture in this area is mostly reflected through its people, their customs, traditions, society, art, dance and music. The main influence of this country is the Swahili Culture and the Maasai culture.
What will I be doing?
You will be teaching English and organizing lectures on health and cultural issues. Volunteers help greatly by giving lectures on how important it is to dispose of some of these cultural behaviors that lead to high mortality rates among many teenage girls.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Internet Cafés and telephones are readily available throughout the country. An international phone card can be purchased once in Kenya.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Kenya and all it has to offer. Our local representative will inform you on the safest places to travel.
Activities Close to Project:
- National Parks
- Swim and Scuba Dive
- Mountain Climb
- Site Seeing
- Safari's
- Program Name: Volunteer Kenya
- Project Name: Volunteer to Aid in the Community Development in Kenya
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Nairobi
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $895; add $85 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Volunteer Projects are located close to the home stays. Volunteers will either walk or take the bus to their Project Site.
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $30 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday through Friday; 5-6 hours per day (Weekends are optional) EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 26 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 20
- Resume or CV required: No
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