Community Development Volunteer

Be part of a movement to improve our local community engagement! Kenyans are working hard to improve the conditions of their country. Although its world-class safaris attract hordes of tourists each year, it is still one of the poorest countries in the world. The larger Diani-Ukunda region is famous for its white sand beaches but the local people lack basic infrastructure such as roads, community buildings, schools, hospitals, etc. and greatly need the help of volunteers to improve their lives. Through this community development project, you’ll help to improve the local infrastructure, sanitation, education facilities, and eventually the overall quality of life. We work with local initiatives which focus on issues such as community organization, income generation, micro-credit programs, literacy program, agriculture, and gender empowerment. Volunteer in Kenya, and help improve the quality of life for the local people, while enjoying the enchanting scenery and unique cultures!

Our community development volunteering placements offers you the chance to bring your enthusiasm, team spirit and flexibility to work where needed while volunteering and living at the heart of a community.

How can you make a difference
With problems such as extreme poverty, political corruption, weak democracy, poor educational standards and the prevalence of serious health issues, it takes much manpower and resources to develop destitute communities in Kenya. This is why volunteers are greatly needed to improve the living conditions of the local people. By volunteering in Kenya, your time, dedication and support will help

Volunteer responsibilities

As a volunteer in the Community Development project, you will be able to exchange ideas and experiences to contribute to projects for community development. Depending on the individual’s skills and expertise, and the needs of the local staff, your daily duties include but are not limited to:

• Building schools, orphanages, hospitals, community centers, etc.
• Assisting locals make their crafts and sell them to tourists
• Working on community clean-ups
• Educating and helping locals expand upon community sanitation
• Supporting women's groups
• Organizing children's programs
• Fundraising for construction of a community resource center
• Promoting community health, disease prevention and personal hygiene
• Expanding community goals and planning future projects
• Teaching English and enhancing literacy program
• Organizing extra-curricular activities such as talent shows, singing, dancing, sports, art, games, etc.