Roddy’s Eco Cover Environmental Project
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About the project
Roddy’s Eco Cover Environmental Project
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Roddy’s Eco-Cover is a community based organization founded in 2011 to champion environmental awareness with forestry as key concern. The project was established by members of the local community with the aim of empowerment for the less fortunate members in the quest to tackle development challenges at the grassroots.
Its major focus is on environmental concern to mitigate the effects of climate change and foster inter-cultural education among the local community
The project is located at Ebuyangu village in Emuhaya constituency in Vihiga country that is situated in Western Kenya. It is situated 430 Kilometers away from Nairobi city and its located in an area that is famed for cultural diversity due to the high population density.
The volunteers will be hosted in a homestead to experience cultural diversity and learn to live and interact with members of the host community in an atmosphere of cooperation and solidarity.
This project has hosted previously both local and international volunteers and it has great potential for the replication of its activities in equally challenging circumstances in other regions of Kenya.
💼 What the programme involves
Possible volunteer tasks :
• Manual work and intercultural activities ;
• Agro forestry that will include tree planting ;
• Preparation of tree nurseries and weeding ;
• Land scaping and tending to bamboo trees in the natural habitat ;
• Cleanup activities ;
• Naming of trees ;
• Home visits ;
• Inter-cultural learning coupled with home visits for exposure to development challenges.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Home stay and the volunteer is entitled to private room but will share other amenities and meals with the host family. It is convenient for the volunteer to carry sleeping bag, mat and personal effects. KVDA has a memorandum of understanding with the host project regarding the project costs with appropriate procedures, checks and balances.
Water is available at the hosting house from springs and it is important to preserve water at all times due to its scarcity and cooperation with the hosts will be highly appreciated
There are no washing machines in the institution and the volunteer will be guided on how to wash clothes.
🍲 Food
KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns.
Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is recommended.
There is electricity connection at the project and volunteers can charge their electric appliances.
The Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project.
We invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
📍 About the location
🎒 Leisure activities
Kenya is replete with a lot of interesting and natural spectacular sites of interest that would capture the imagination of volunteers. From the tour to the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve to visits to local community beholding sights, the volunteers have the previledge to make choices that would fundamentally make the difference.
The project is also a perfect opportunity for people who enjoy being close to nature and are interested in the spectacular setting that traditional way of living in the heartland of the African culture would enrich your cultural heritage.
⚠️ Requirements
What to carry is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch, flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others.
🤝 Meeting point
Terminal Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is the port of arrival and KVDA will designate a driver for the airport pick up.
We strongly advice volunteers against getting taxis on their own without reference to KVDA due to the obvious risks and in case of any challenges on arrival kindly contact KVDA via mobile telephone 0721650357
KVDA RESIDENCE
Volunteers will be driven to the Nairobi South YMCA Hostel located 15 Kilometers away from the airport where they will be accommodated ahead of their placement to the project.
The residence is situated in the serene environment with amble space for recreation and spectacular setting as the inauguration of volunteering to make a difference in the world.
ℹ️ Additional information
PROJECT START DATES :
Volunteers are welcome to join this project at any time of the year and should arrive in Kenya on the 20th day of the month. The duration of placement is flexible depending on the availability of the volunteer
A 2-day orientation seminar will be done on the 21st and 22nd of every month
Financial contribution :
For a one-month project, the participation fee is €300. For a two-month project, the participation fee decreases to €200 per month, or €400 in total. Similarly, for a three-month project, the participation fee is €200 per month, or €600 in total, and so on.
Monthly payment of participation fees is not allowed for conventional purposes.
What is included in the participation fee?
• Return transfers from the airport ;
• Full board at the project (Accommodation and meals provided at the project) ;
• Orientation, evaluation and monitoring ;
• Volunteer mentorship ;
What is not included in the participation fee?
• Travel to and from the project. The volunteer will be required to pay for the bus tickets ;
• Refreshments outside the project ;
• Air ticket and excursion ;
• Visa, vaccinations and Insurance ;
• Local travel ;
• Personal effects.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
KVDA/MLTV/2025/25AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
21/11/2024 at 00:00 → 30/12/2025 at 00:00
KVDA/MLTV/2022/25
01/01/2022 at 00:00 → 31/12/2022 at 00:00
KVDA/MLTV/2025/25
21/11/2024 at 00:00 → 31/12/2025 at 00:00
KVDA/MLTV/2025/25AUTO-EXT
21/11/2024 at 00:00 → 31/12/2026 at 00:00
KVDA/MLTV/2022/25AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
21/11/2024 at 00:00 → 31/12/2025 at 00:00
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
Ebuyangu Khumaduka, Kisumu - Busia Rd, 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: 21:26 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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