Education in primary and secondary school
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About the project
Education in primary and secondary school
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
💼 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, Sciences, also tutoring the students as well as mentoring them. Guidance will be given to volunteers by the teachers.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation at Mr. John Mwambala CV SB, PIVS 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 no electricity.
📍 About the location
Voi located in South of Kenya approximately 6 hours’ drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public means(road is dusty), the closest Hospital is 45 minutes’ drive, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Voi 45 minutes’ drive from the camp site. Terrain is hilly and hot during this time.
🎒 Leisure activities
Excursion at Taita Hills, visit to local beaches in Mombasa, 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. Play games, learn Kiswahili. (Visits are done by volunteers PIVS 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/motivated, to adopt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation, Flexibility, Patience, able to do manual work however, specialized skills/expertise such teaching math, sciences, english, mentorship will be used accordingly, English is the Camp Language, sometimes we may not achieve the targeted volunteers please don’t be disappointed, and program, type of work or the location may change without notice.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
PIVS6-18
18/06/2017 → 27/06/2018
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
Voi, 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: 21:52 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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