Central Primary School
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About the project
Central Primary School
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Organized together with Central Primary School since 2007. Started in the early 1950’s by the Arab Asian Community and was then named the Arab Asian School. The school offers formal education to Primary school students of Kitui area Central Primary is under the District Education Board and it serves children of all races. Currently the school has 25 classes up to date and the Special Unit for the Blind. We aim to encourage the students the value of education, mentor them, demonstrate the power of voluntary service.
💼 What the programme involves
Orientation will be conducted to volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program.Volunteers will be involved in supporting the teachers, which involve several activities such as teaching English, Maths, Social sciences, Physical education, also tutoring the students as well as counseling them. Guidance will be given to volunteers by the teachers.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation is a classroom the local association will guide the volunteers on the local food culture. There will be a prescribed menu. There is no shower and modern toilet. The volunteers will be guided on the customs and conduct and should not strive to portray living standards beyond their means. Please note that where you will be accommodated there will be electricity, outlet 240 volts 3 pin plug, no shower and pipe water/taps.
📍 About the location
Kitui located in Eastern part of Kenya approximately 2 and half hours’ drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public means, the closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kitui 2 kilometers from the camp site. Terrain is flat. The area is dry and hot
🎒 Leisure activities
“Nzambani” rocks and “Syomasango” resort .The visits are done during the weekends, where volunteers discuss and agree together which place to visit with the help of the camp leader and local volunteers. (Visits are done or arranged by volunteers only recommends area of interest) Maasai Mara can be arranged for volunteers interested in Safari 3 days Safari USD 400 details available upon request
⚠️ Requirements
No particular expertise / qualities desired, positive attitude, to adopt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation, Flexibility, Patience, however, specialized skills/expertise , teaching math, English, sciences, tutoring and knowledge of teaching blind students will be used accordingly, English is the Camp Language. Open to volunteers aged 21 years and above. Respect local people and the culture, sometimes we may not achieve the targeted volunteers please don’t be disappointed, and project type of work or the location may change without notice.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
PIVS2-18
08/02/2018 → 28/02/2018
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
300.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kitui, Kenya
Kenya
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES / KSh)
Exchange rate
1 KES = 0.006892 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 21:25 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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