Kwale School for the deaf
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About the project
Kwale School for the deaf
📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Orientation will be conducted to volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. Volunteers will be involved in teaching, which involve several activities such as assisting the teachers in teaching sign language, playing with the kids, speech therapy, organizing games and art lessons, teaching blind students.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation (Host Mwanaidi) there is electricity, outlet 240 volts 3 pin plug, 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.
📍 About the location
Kwale located in Southern part of Kenya approximately 8and half hour’s drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public means, the closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office 5 minutes’ walk, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Ukunda 30 minutes’ drive from the camp site or 45 minutes’ drive to Mombasa.
🎒 Leisure activities
Excursion at Mwalungaje elephant sanctuary, beaches, 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. Terrain is flat and climate is hot and humid. (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, to adopt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation, Flexibility, Patience, however, specialized skills/expertise such as low visual, speech therapy and sign language will be used accordingly, English is the Camp Language. Able to work with differently abled kids and if you love kids. 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
PIVS9-18
06/09/2018 → 26/09/2018
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
Kwale, 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: 22:00 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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