ESC: ECHAV - Team Volunteering in Kenya

Name: ESC: ECHAV - Team Volunteering in Kenya
Start: 2024-09-19
End: 2024-10-09
Location: Sare, Kenya

Code: 41283 Copied

Kenya European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Education European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

This project of 21 days, led by CIVS Kenya, offers volunteers a unique opportunity to contribute to community development and environmental sustainability in marginalized areas. Volunteers will engage in diverse tasks, including permaculture activities such as tree planting to enhance vegetation cover and mitigate environmental risks like soil drought and flooding. Additionally, volunteers will support agricultural initiatives aimed at improving farming practices and increasing productivity for local farmers. The project also involves capacity-building activities, such as conducting training sessions on environmental issues in schools and community venues. Volunteers can expect a dynamic daily routine involving hands-on work in the field, interaction with community members, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.Volunteers will work full-time (between 30 and 38 hours per week) and will have two days off per week.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers’ accommodation will be at the Kuth Awendo Resource Center.There will be separate female and male rooms to be shared. Three daily meals will be provided by cooks and volunteers will assist them preparing food in shifts. Typical Kenyan food includes rice, ugali, chapatti, beans, and vegetables/fruits. Meat, sadines and/or eggs are also available for those who want to eat them.Volunteers will receive an allowance of 32€ per day to cover flight tickets, Visa costs, vaccinations and other personal expenses.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Volunteers must have completed the mandatory online and face-to-face training organised by the European Commission, to be eligible to participate in this ESC Humanitarian Aid project. We are seeking volunteers passionate about community development and environmental sustainability. Ideal candidates possess willingness to engage in hands-on tasks such as permaculture and agricultural work. Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity are essential for interacting effectively with local communities. Flexibility, adaptability, and positive attitude towards working in diverse and challenging environments are key attributes we look for. Volunteers should be motivated and willing to adapt to the new culture, new food and environment.
Deadline: 02/08/2024 12:00

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

KE41283

19/09/2024 → 09/10/2024

Closed

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Deadline: 02/08/2024

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Sare, 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: 20:56 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Swahili