Most of the schools are under staffed and volunteer teaching skills are desperately needed in Computer Skills/IT. Our main objective is to offer support to local community based projects by connecting people with communities in need. We provide quality placements for volunteers with the aim of meeting the goals and aspirations of the local communities as well as the Volunteers. Volunteers have the opportunity to be involved in teaching in public schools at either primary or secondary levels.
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Where will I be volunteering?
The Watamu area is part of a United Nations Biosphere Reserve, and so is an area of great natural beauty. Watamu itself is a small village functioning primarily as a fish landing site and tourist area. The projects we are involved with are in Watamu town and the Timboni area of Watamu, on the North Coast of Kenya.
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will be teaching several different basic and advanced lessons of computer skills lessons for Windows XP, Word Processing, Excel, Photoshop, and Web designing.
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?
There are numerous communication centers and internet cafes in Watamu that give you the opportunity to communicate with your friends and family back home. You will also find pay phones dispersed throughout the town which you can use to make local or international calls.
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 advice you on which areas are safe for travel.
- Program Name: Volunteer Kenya
- Project Name: Volunteer Teaching Computer Skills in Kenya
- Project Category: Teaching
- Project Location: Watamu
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $895; add $85 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Volunteer Projects are located close to the home stays. Volunteers will either walk or take the bus to their Project Site.
- Suggested transportation budget: 30$ per week (does not including weekend travel expense)
- Working Schedule: Monday to Friday; 5 to 6 hours per day (Weekends are optional) EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Dorm
- Meals:
- 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: 4
- Resume or CV required: No
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