Child Of Mercy Orphanage Home
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About the project
Child Of Mercy Orphanage Home
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Child of Mercy Orphanage Centre (COMOC) was formed in 2010 and is situated within a half-acre walled plot close to Shelly Beach, and a five minute walk from the Likoni slum area south of Mombasa. It is home to 23 children – both boys and girls from ages 5-15 years. Before getting here the children had lives without any prospects: They are orphans without a family, neglected and abandoned children who lived on the street or from poor families who could not afford to take care of the children.
Child of Mercy Orphanage Centre is situated close to Shelly Beach and a five minute walk from the Likoni slum area south of Mombasa across the Likoni Ferry. It is 10 minutes from Timbwani Nursery and Primary School and about half an hour to the large supermarket back across the ferry in Mombasa. The house is set within a half-acre walled plot with poultry area, veg plot and space to play games with the children.
💼 What the programme involves
MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES As a volunteer you could help us take care of the children during their free time, helping them with their homework and playing games with them. Your work may also include preparing food for the children, general cleaning and washing or even helping in the Primary and Nursery Schools. We are very happy if you are willing to organize games and activities for the children, drawing and painting or reading to them. On Sundays you could also join them going to church or take them to the beach and go swimming.
If you are interested you may also create your own activities with the children. Any ideas are welcomed and you may have specific skills that you can offer
🏠 Accommodation on site
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD By staying in the same house with the children but upstairs, volunteers are completely integrated in their lives. As a volunteer you will stay upstairs on the first floor, so you have your own area with separated rooms, shower, flush-toilet, lounge area with balcony and kitchenette with hob and fridge. All meals are provided but you can also self-cater upstairs if you like.
🍲 Food
during your stay on this project food will be provided by your host family, volunteer will be provided with three meals a day Break fast Lunch and Dinner, food will be prepared by host by the help of volunteers most of foods are locally made and fresh produced
📍 About the location
🎒 Leisure activities
LEISURE ACTIVITY
There will be an opportunity to visit a local market, visit Vasco Da gama, Diani Beach, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Tiwi beach,Malindi,hippo point in Kisumu, and visit the islands in Kisumu, Impala Park. And many other historical place around the country.
⚠️ Requirements
you'll need to meet certain requirements, including age, health, and attitude. You'll also need a passport and visa to enter the
1,Age: You must be at least 18 years old, or the age required by your program
2,Language: You should be able to speak at least basic English, or the language required by your program.
3,Passport: You'll need a valid passport to enter Kenya
4,Visa: You'll need a Single Entry Visa or tourist visa to volunteer in Kenya
5,Travel insurance: You'll need to have travel and health insurance
6,Background check: You may need to provide a criminal background check report
7,vaccinations: You may need to get certain vaccinations before entering Kenya
8,Training: You may need to participate in training provided by your organization
9,You should also be open-minded, flexible, and patient, and willing to step outside your comfort zone
10,Above 18 years of age (If you are below 18 years you need written consent from a guardian)
11,A positive attitude towards independent progress of others.
12,A willingness to adapt to local conditions.
🤝 Meeting point
All volunteers are advised to fly through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
ORIENTATION
Orientation will begin in the morning of the 3th May 2025 at ACoH offices and you will be picked up from accommodation and taken to the orientation will be conducted by ACoH staff in Nairobi and cover everything you need to know for your volunteering program about your project placement. Introduction to Kenya and Mombasa land, mijikenda meaning 9 tribes customs, language and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Kenya, introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers.
ℹ️ Additional information
Additional requirements
1,Some programs may have additional requirements, such as a registration fee or program fee
2,Medical volunteers may need to provide college enrollment documents
3,Volunteers working with children may need to provide a criminal background check report.
Participation fee: 450 Euros per person (3 weeks) The project fee or extra fee includes Airport Pick up, Airport Transfer, Food 3 meals a day Breakfast Dinner Lunch, Accommodation and Host, Transport From Nairobi to the Project And Back to Nairobi after the project, City Tour, Orientation,2 days host in Nairobi on the arrival and end of the project and 24 hours Agape Centre Of Hope Office Support and project monitoring.
This Project Run All Round the Year is Open for Applications All times.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
ACoH 05/01,
04/05/2025 at 00:00 → 24/05/2025 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
400.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Shelly Beach, 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: 21:50 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken