FORT JESUS WORLD HERITAGE MOMBASA
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About the project
FORT JESUS WORLD HERITAGE MOMBASA
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Back Ground
The Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the port of Mombasa, is one of the most outstanding and well preserved examples of 16th Portuguese military fortification and a landmark in the history of this type of construction. The Fort's layout and form reflected the Renaissance ideal that perfect proportions and geometric harmony are to be found in the human body. The property covers an area of 2.36 hectares and includes the fort's moat and immediate surroundings.
💼 What the programme involves
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Guiding and Tour Assistance: If you're knowledgeable about history or willing to learn, volunteering as a tour guide or assisting with tours can help visitors understand the rich history of Fort Jesus and its role in the region's past.
• Museum Support: You could help with managing exhibits, setting up displays, or providing assistance to museum visitors. There may be opportunities to assist in cataloging artifacts or helping with the upkeep of the museum’s collections.
• Educational Programs: Fort Jesus hosts educational programs, workshops, and activities for students and local communities. Volunteers could assist in delivering these programs or in helping organize events.
• Conservation and Maintenance: Volunteers can help with the upkeep of the fort and its sur-rounding grounds. This could involve environmental work like gardening, cleaning, or helping with conservation efforts to preserve the site's historical integrity.
• Cultural Events and Festivals: Fort Jesus occasionally hosts cultural events, performances, and festivals. Volunteers might assist with event planning, logistics, crowd management, or helping with the setup and teardown.
• Marketing and Outreach: If you have skills in social media, graphic design, or public relations, you could assist Fort Jesus in promoting their activities, engaging with the local community, and bringing in more visitors.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation: Accommodation is provided with a host family. There is shower and tap
Water at the accommodation, and with electricity.
🍲 Food
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 you will also experience sweetness of Swahili food during lunch volunteers will eat at the nearest restaurant and the meal will be provided
📍 About the location
This project is located in the island of Mombasa at the heart of historical site Kenya Mombasa old town
🎒 Leisure activities
Leisure time: This will provide opportunities for international volunteers to learn/ enjoy local life and exchange with local people, we have quit a number of tourists attractions and site seeing points e.g. fort Jesus, mama Ngina drive, the old town, Mwaluganje elephant sanctuary, shimoni caves, the great Mombasa temples, elephant tusks, Ngomongo village, haller park, Nguuini wildlife sanctuary, falconry bird sanctuary, Akamba curving Centre, the great Indian ocean swimming beaches and marine wildlife park having good times on the beach side, enjoy swim-ming in the white sand beach, pirates beach, Diani beach, nyali beach.
⚠️ 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
Arrival Terminal At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi Kenya
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: 600 Euros per months (12 months) 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, 2 days host In Nairobi on your arrival and last day after project, 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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📅 Available sessions
ACoH: 05/1
01/07/2025 at 00:00 → 31/12/2026 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
600.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Mombasa, 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
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken