Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Start planning for your summer getawys to kenya options!
Volunteer in a Nursery Programme.
We are a non profit organization helping economically challenged children in western Kenya, to help them realize their right to an education.
We are working with a team of overseas and local volunteers.
We have a holistic approach to supporting the wangusu community and offer assistance in education and economic development primarily, but we have also recently started a nursery programme.
We aim to run educational workshops with parents, and are keen to find volunteers who have a background in education for young children.
Any background in child psychology or social work would also be invaluable, as we want to talk to the parents about child development and improve their understanding of what young children need.
These children are young, so it is possible for volunteers to come who have a more limited English/Kiswahili ability as they will still be able to play with children and contribute to the lesson planning.
However, for the training sessions we will need someone who is a relatively a fluent English speaker, previous experience in working with children in developing and developed countries as they would be an asset, so that they are able to put across the relevant information and also answer questions that the parents or guardians have.
More information,
please visit our website: http://www.kvcdp.org
Email: info@kvcdp.org or volunteer@kvcdp.org
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Economic Development Work.
This programme is aimed at empowering women and youth/groups in viable economic activities to improve on their livelihood and more so tap their potential with talents and creativity, to enable them be self reliant.
We bring in talented and experienced volunteers from overseas and locally, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and innovative thinkers to help us with the economic development programme.
The more time you are able to commit, the more you will gain from the volunteering experience.
Further, the more overseas volunteers are able to prepare for Kiswahili prior to arrival, the better, as this will mean you are able to communicate with the families and gain a better understanding of their situation and how they benefit from our programme.
Volunteers involved in the economic development section will get to know all aspects of the programme, namely the micro credit project, the business and productive workshops as well as marketing and distribution of products and services.
The volunteers will be appointed to the projects that suit their skills and interests in which their help is needed most.
For more information contact or visit our weblink provided below
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
Community Development Interns
We are seeking for community development interns to work in our centers.
The Interns will.
>Manage and strengthen our existing relationship with various groups in Kenya.
>Help us help them become more self sufficient and find alternative income sources.
>Assist our volunteers with their volunteer projects on the reservation.
>Help to define and prioritize the needs on the reservation.
>Coordinate local and international efforts to support the sponsorships of children from within areas of our partners.
>Help us to implement and manage various projects for the community.
>Language preferences or other skill requirements for the intern.
Number of hours intern can expect to work each week and any schedule requirements least 40 hrs a week.
Provisions to Interns.
..
Requirements.
A resume and letter of recommendation,
Ability to stay a minimum of 3 months upwards
Ability to work in a rural setting.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
Teach English
Teaching English as a volunteer will give you the opportunity to teach students who are eager to learn and improve their abilities in English.
The students will also benefit from the cultural exchange and different teaching techniques; you will be placed in either a public (government) or private school depending on the area you wish to work.
Your main role will be teaching 2 to 3 hrs a day, 5 days a week to students aged between 6-15 yrs.
There will be a permanent English teacher at the school to assist you with teaching methods, offer advice on dealing with communication barriers and provide you with suitable curriculum for the classroom.
As a volunteer English teacher you do not need to be native in English but you do need to have good knowledge of the language.
NB. We will help in getting tourist visa.
More information on this programme please contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
African Home Adventure Safaris Voluntravel
African Home Adventure is now one of the leading Kenyan based travel groups with a reputable Give – Back travel operator.
The company offers volunteer programs, adventure travel, internships abroad, tailor made travel for families and groups, educational and corporate groups in Eastern Africa.
We have launched exciting new project activities in Masai Mara where short and long term volunteer travelers can participate in.
Travelers have the opportunity to make an impact on the local African rural communities they visit in just a few days or even just a morning.
A unique and rewarding activity for travelers who would like to give their journey an extra dimension and hugely appealing to incentive and corporate group travelers.
We are already having exciting success with this programme in the western region.
E are adding up internship abroad programmes,as well as further travel options to our portfolio in an effort to further facilitate tourism in Kenya and the neighbouring countries so as to build on our solid platform of responsible travel opportunities.
More information on these options please contacts us.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIPS POSITIONS
Program assistant: the directors of KVCDP are seeking a volunteer or intern to be a program assistant for wagusu community centre. The program includes a presentation, team activities an out door tour, teaching students about life skills counseling and many more.
The program assistant will work with the program facilitator to set up / clean up ,work with students during team activities , hand out materials ,help with tailoring classroom management direct teachers and other staffs conduct administrative tasks counting heads ,receiving a,b,c recording figures ,stock taking ,drawing budgets correspondences etc. and other tasks as needed (required)
This is a green opportunity for retirees, stay at home moms or any one wishing to develop his talents and expertise.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Which overseas volunteer program is best for me?
Volunteering creates possibilities beyond our imaginations join hundreds of other passionate inspirational youth individuals who have taken a leap of faith and pursued their dreams. The world of youth offers some programs e.g. the overseas action program or the overseas service projects designed for and by the youth. In keeping with its mission to empower and educate youth and to take leadership roles KVCDP has developed a leadership program ,which provides the youths first with knowledge of successful youth young adults leaders in the past and present as role models for their own leadership styles that they need to develop that leadership style
Some of these tasks involve:
Serving as camp counselors for our KVCDP summer camps
Co teach a lead-A-way workshop for Ages 15-18 and 18-30 under the supervision of a trained facilitator.
PROJECTS
The projects we offer can be under taken on either long term or short term goals and focus on traditional education, environmental education and community development. There are numerous projects for volunteers at KVCDP both in rural and urban areas. Urban based volunteers have the option to travel to rural areas on weekends to promote cultural exchange and live with local people. W e also has tailor made internship programs to suite the volunteers interests and skills.
Long Term Program
Education
KVCDP have a variety of projects that educate both children and adults in various capacities .Access to education changes life of Kenya children. It allows them to break the vicious cycle of poverty they would otherwise be destined for. Through education they can gain valuable skills that can further also in development of the community and themselves.
Helping disadvantaged children
Local and international volunteers are needed to provide orphaned and street children with basic education . This will be done through educational games and activities created by volunteers. Some centres work with children who are forced at young age to earn a living by collecting rubbish, begging, prostitution, drugs, polishing shoes. Recycling transporters or curriers of goods and others like activities
KVCDP wish to improve their level of education and their access to knowledge in the hope that these students can have a better live and be integrated into the community. Some centres are their only hope that they have for better life.
LONG TERM VOLUNTEER TEACHER
Volunteer English teacher: Some KVCDP partner projects require an all month commitment. Volunteers must be native English speakers, have a good command in oral and spoken English, be flexible, mature and have a genuine interest in teaching and cross cultural experience. This project provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as a volunteer teacher. Volunteers teach in public high schools in a variety of subjects areas e.g. science, computing, geography, physical science and English.
VOLUNTEER ENGLISH TEACHER AND ASSISTANT
Volunteers can choose to teach English to children either of kindergarten, primary or secondary age at the community based centre. Volunteers will work at language training centre s as phonetic teacher and assistants.
VOLUNT EERS FOR OFFICE AND PROJECT COORDINATORS
The volunteer coordinates under the supervision of the senior manager, programs and voluntary relations will assist with the creation
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KVCDP has many field based positions working with community groups in low income urban neighborhood and in rural areas in which hands on approach to helping families meet their basic needs in areas such as education is emphasized. It’s also an opportunity to become involved in community activities including helping to establish small small businesses e.g. Poultry keeping, rearing rabbits, small scale agricultural, tailoring etc
Volunteer s must be out going and willing to learn some of the local languages quickly. They must also have e strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The placement requires some experience in entrepreneurship small business, sewing or tailoring, primary health care, agriculture animal husbandry very helpful but an eagerness to help local communities is the only requirement.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPROGRAM ASSISTANT
Volunteers work with a mentor or supervisor in an office based position in education, health, food relief, refugee’s human rights, and women/youth issues and environment. This entry position which offers the volunteer an opportunity to gain basic skills and general knowledge of development.
CONSERVATION
A wide range of environmental projects are available to support this goal and they include:
Forestation and angroforestry methods into farms, sustainable collection of native forest seeds from community seed sources as well as other products produced by local farms. Assisting scientists and students with current conservation research projects and maintenance work .These are also opportunities to initiate your own project.
RESEARCHER
KVCDP be a social science or natural science research assistant, opportunities exists with many NGOs research institutions or with professors at local universities, computer skills and strong writing ability are essential statistics and or other relevant degree is helpful.
INETRNSHIPS
The internship and volunteer program is designed for foreign students who wish to put their theoretical knowledge in into practice or for people who would like to volunteer in the wide variety of projects in Kenya ranging from 1 month to two years .internship areas include social sciences socialwork,development ,economy,management,marketing,education,political sciences human resources, international resources ,journalism, and more volunteers may work in fields such as project writing ,graphic design, translation and project management and many more.
Volunteers also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects such as reaforestation, organic farming or in native plant rescue. The only requirements are a willingness to work hard and learn about the special nature and environment in Kenya.
KVCDP –VOLUNTRAVEL/VOLUNTOURISM/VOLUNTEER
Kenya voluntary &development project hosts a range of programmes for different age groups .We try to ensure that quality and general contents are similar , no matter where the activities takes place.KVCDP also Endeavour’s to keep participation fees as low as possible. There are various opportunities at local village to national level for individuals to learn by experience to live amicably with others irrespective of cultural backgrounds.
THE KVCDP PROGRAMME
KVCDP is a program that helps connect kvcdp ideas, principles and methods with local communities. It helps kvcdp’s vision be spread through more people and groups. It brings new ideas and perspectives to the organization. Each project is a separate kvcdp experience that relates to local needs and interests and involves a different target group’s kvcdp in a program that consists of projects with educational content developed by local chapters with worldwide touch
The projects empower individuals to be agents of change, reach out and involve as many people as possible. Participants can include both kvcdp members and non members. It does not have to be a work camp setting as with many other organizational programmes, but can be designed according to the needs and abilities of the kvcdp chapter .In this way the project can focus on different themes or issue s relevant to our participants, daily lives while having a unique kvcdp style experience “Get Involved”
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA
DO you want to be involved in community project?
Would you like to meet new people who share your interests?
If you are looking for internships or volunteer work in Kenya or even get a summer job. You have come to the right place! There are plenty of internship opportunities in Kenya and chances are that KVCDP has the right for you and wants to be your only source for finding internships and volunteer positions in Kenya.
Check out the list of internship opportunities on a regular basis as we add new internships and opportunities and volunteer opportunities listings to our database everymonth, so you will find new opportunities every time you check back with us.
KVCDP has opportunities in various sectors e.g. youthwork, community development, teaching, health, officework, children issues, human rights education to mention but a few. If you don’t find an opportunity be sure to check back soon as we have always been updating our search engine with great opportunities.
If you would like to make a meaningful contributions in developing countries, but you are not exactly sure how, then this placement options are available, and we will work with you individually to set up a placement within the following areas.
Primary health care: Treatment, councelling and education.
Social work: women, IDP (internally Displaced persons, Trauma and sexual abuse, councelling education.
HIV/AIDS: Testing (VCT) Treatment, Counseling Education palliative care, Campaigns.
Child care: Orphanages and Vulnerable children .Children’s homes, home based "make a difference in a child's life."
Infrastructure: Construction, Repairs, engineering, Alternative energy e.g. solar and others.
Environment: Sanitation, Pollution, Recycling, Reusing, re-afforestation, agro forestry.
Agriculture: Farming/substence animal husbandry fish farming, poutry etc
Income Generation: vocational skills training, Microfinance, Savings plans for women/youth (IDPS) and communities
General community support: In all of the above areas
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW.
KVCDP summer internships are designed to be an incredible learning opportunity for those interested in pursuing careers in various aspects of non -profit making organisations.Its an intensive 3 months to 2 years opportunity to work within a fast placed and challenging environment .Interns contribute meaningful development projects.
Volunteers have a commitment to make a measurable difference with his/her time and energy in focus to reduce extreme poverty. You have a chance to work a alongside stuff members that are committed to helping you professionally develop a s you offer insights and creativity to the position.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Interns work closely with locals and sometimes with international teams to make real difference to the lives of the poor in a given community.
Interns receive individual (personal) attention and feed back with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Our internships are unpaid however we provide a flexible work environment for our interns.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduates with either Higher Diploma or degree in any related field of interest
At least 2 years of experience of work or volunteer related fields
Interest n developing countries
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal relations, verbal and written communication skills
High energy and goal oriented
Good organizational skills, able to carry out research and and attention to detail.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please go to www.kvcdp.org and follow the link to internships open view position description and listing, select placement of your interest when you decide to apply ,send your resume along with your Education history and work experience plus a r recommendation letter with contact information via our contact form as provided on the website.
VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIPS POSITIONS
Program assistant: the directors of KVCDP are seeking a volunteer or intern to be a program assistant for wagusu community centre. The program includes a presentation, team activities an out door tour, teaching students about life skills counseling and many more.
The program assistant will work with the program facilitator to set up / clean up ,work with students during team activities , hand out materials ,help with tailoring classroom management direct teachers and other staffs conduct administrative tasks counting heads ,receiving a,b,c recording figures ,stock taking ,drawing budgets correspondences etc. and other tasks as needed (required)
This is a green opportunity for retirees, stay at home moms or any one wishing to develop his talents and expertise.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
We are a non profit organization helping economically challenged children in western Kenya, to help them realize their right to an education.
We are working with a team of overseas and local volunteers.
We have a holistic approach to supporting the wangusu community and offer assistance in education and economic development primarily, but we have also recently started a nursery programme.
We aim to run educational workshops with parents, and are keen to find volunteers who have a background in education for young children.
Any background in child psychology or social work would also be invaluable, as we want to talk to the parents about child development and improve their understanding of what young children need.
These children are young, so it is possible for volunteers to come who have a more limited English/Kiswahili ability as they will still be able to play with children and contribute to the lesson planning.
However, for the training sessions we will need someone who is a relatively a fluent English speaker, previous experience in working with children in developing and developed countries as they would be an asset, so that they are able to put across the relevant information and also answer questions that the parents or guardians have.
More information,
please visit our website: http://www.kvcdp.org
Email: info@kvcdp.org or volunteer@kvcdp.org
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Economic Development Work.
This programme is aimed at empowering women and youth/groups in viable economic activities to improve on their livelihood and more so tap their potential with talents and creativity, to enable them be self reliant.
We bring in talented and experienced volunteers from overseas and locally, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and innovative thinkers to help us with the economic development programme.
The more time you are able to commit, the more you will gain from the volunteering experience.
Further, the more overseas volunteers are able to prepare for Kiswahili prior to arrival, the better, as this will mean you are able to communicate with the families and gain a better understanding of their situation and how they benefit from our programme.
Volunteers involved in the economic development section will get to know all aspects of the programme, namely the micro credit project, the business and productive workshops as well as marketing and distribution of products and services.
The volunteers will be appointed to the projects that suit their skills and interests in which their help is needed most.
For more information contact or visit our weblink provided below
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
Community Development Interns
We are seeking for community development interns to work in our centers.
The Interns will.
>Manage and strengthen our existing relationship with various groups in Kenya.
>Help us help them become more self sufficient and find alternative income sources.
>Assist our volunteers with their volunteer projects on the reservation.
>Help to define and prioritize the needs on the reservation.
>Coordinate local and international efforts to support the sponsorships of children from within areas of our partners.
>Help us to implement and manage various projects for the community.
>Language preferences or other skill requirements for the intern.
Number of hours intern can expect to work each week and any schedule requirements least 40 hrs a week.
Provisions to Interns.
..
Requirements.
A resume and letter of recommendation,
Ability to stay a minimum of 3 months upwards
Ability to work in a rural setting.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
Teach English
Teaching English as a volunteer will give you the opportunity to teach students who are eager to learn and improve their abilities in English.
The students will also benefit from the cultural exchange and different teaching techniques; you will be placed in either a public (government) or private school depending on the area you wish to work.
Your main role will be teaching 2 to 3 hrs a day, 5 days a week to students aged between 6-15 yrs.
There will be a permanent English teacher at the school to assist you with teaching methods, offer advice on dealing with communication barriers and provide you with suitable curriculum for the classroom.
As a volunteer English teacher you do not need to be native in English but you do need to have good knowledge of the language.
NB. We will help in getting tourist visa.
More information on this programme please contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
African Home Adventure Safaris Voluntravel
African Home Adventure is now one of the leading Kenyan based travel groups with a reputable Give – Back travel operator.
The company offers volunteer programs, adventure travel, internships abroad, tailor made travel for families and groups, educational and corporate groups in Eastern Africa.
We have launched exciting new project activities in Masai Mara where short and long term volunteer travelers can participate in.
Travelers have the opportunity to make an impact on the local African rural communities they visit in just a few days or even just a morning.
A unique and rewarding activity for travelers who would like to give their journey an extra dimension and hugely appealing to incentive and corporate group travelers.
We are already having exciting success with this programme in the western region.
E are adding up internship abroad programmes,as well as further travel options to our portfolio in an effort to further facilitate tourism in Kenya and the neighbouring countries so as to build on our solid platform of responsible travel opportunities.
More information on these options please contacts us.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIPS POSITIONS
Program assistant: the directors of KVCDP are seeking a volunteer or intern to be a program assistant for wagusu community centre. The program includes a presentation, team activities an out door tour, teaching students about life skills counseling and many more.
The program assistant will work with the program facilitator to set up / clean up ,work with students during team activities , hand out materials ,help with tailoring classroom management direct teachers and other staffs conduct administrative tasks counting heads ,receiving a,b,c recording figures ,stock taking ,drawing budgets correspondences etc. and other tasks as needed (required)
This is a green opportunity for retirees, stay at home moms or any one wishing to develop his talents and expertise.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Which overseas volunteer program is best for me?
Volunteering creates possibilities beyond our imaginations join hundreds of other passionate inspirational youth individuals who have taken a leap of faith and pursued their dreams. The world of youth offers some programs e.g. the overseas action program or the overseas service projects designed for and by the youth. In keeping with its mission to empower and educate youth and to take leadership roles KVCDP has developed a leadership program ,which provides the youths first with knowledge of successful youth young adults leaders in the past and present as role models for their own leadership styles that they need to develop that leadership style
Some of these tasks involve:
Serving as camp counselors for our KVCDP summer camps
Co teach a lead-A-way workshop for Ages 15-18 and 18-30 under the supervision of a trained facilitator.
PROJECTS
The projects we offer can be under taken on either long term or short term goals and focus on traditional education, environmental education and community development. There are numerous projects for volunteers at KVCDP both in rural and urban areas. Urban based volunteers have the option to travel to rural areas on weekends to promote cultural exchange and live with local people. W e also has tailor made internship programs to suite the volunteers interests and skills.
Long Term Program
Education
KVCDP have a variety of projects that educate both children and adults in various capacities .Access to education changes life of Kenya children. It allows them to break the vicious cycle of poverty they would otherwise be destined for. Through education they can gain valuable skills that can further also in development of the community and themselves.
Helping disadvantaged children
Local and international volunteers are needed to provide orphaned and street children with basic education . This will be done through educational games and activities created by volunteers. Some centres work with children who are forced at young age to earn a living by collecting rubbish, begging, prostitution, drugs, polishing shoes. Recycling transporters or curriers of goods and others like activities
KVCDP wish to improve their level of education and their access to knowledge in the hope that these students can have a better live and be integrated into the community. Some centres are their only hope that they have for better life.
LONG TERM VOLUNTEER TEACHER
Volunteer English teacher: Some KVCDP partner projects require an all month commitment. Volunteers must be native English speakers, have a good command in oral and spoken English, be flexible, mature and have a genuine interest in teaching and cross cultural experience. This project provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as a volunteer teacher. Volunteers teach in public high schools in a variety of subjects areas e.g. science, computing, geography, physical science and English.
VOLUNTEER ENGLISH TEACHER AND ASSISTANT
Volunteers can choose to teach English to children either of kindergarten, primary or secondary age at the community based centre. Volunteers will work at language training centre s as phonetic teacher and assistants.
VOLUNT EERS FOR OFFICE AND PROJECT COORDINATORS
The volunteer coordinates under the supervision of the senior manager, programs and voluntary relations will assist with the creation
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KVCDP has many field based positions working with community groups in low income urban neighborhood and in rural areas in which hands on approach to helping families meet their basic needs in areas such as education is emphasized. It’s also an opportunity to become involved in community activities including helping to establish small small businesses e.g. Poultry keeping, rearing rabbits, small scale agricultural, tailoring etc
Volunteer s must be out going and willing to learn some of the local languages quickly. They must also have e strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The placement requires some experience in entrepreneurship small business, sewing or tailoring, primary health care, agriculture animal husbandry very helpful but an eagerness to help local communities is the only requirement.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPROGRAM ASSISTANT
Volunteers work with a mentor or supervisor in an office based position in education, health, food relief, refugee’s human rights, and women/youth issues and environment. This entry position which offers the volunteer an opportunity to gain basic skills and general knowledge of development.
CONSERVATION
A wide range of environmental projects are available to support this goal and they include:
Forestation and angroforestry methods into farms, sustainable collection of native forest seeds from community seed sources as well as other products produced by local farms. Assisting scientists and students with current conservation research projects and maintenance work .These are also opportunities to initiate your own project.
RESEARCHER
KVCDP be a social science or natural science research assistant, opportunities exists with many NGOs research institutions or with professors at local universities, computer skills and strong writing ability are essential statistics and or other relevant degree is helpful.
INETRNSHIPS
The internship and volunteer program is designed for foreign students who wish to put their theoretical knowledge in into practice or for people who would like to volunteer in the wide variety of projects in Kenya ranging from 1 month to two years .internship areas include social sciences socialwork,development ,economy,management,marketing,education,political sciences human resources, international resources ,journalism, and more volunteers may work in fields such as project writing ,graphic design, translation and project management and many more.
Volunteers also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects such as reaforestation, organic farming or in native plant rescue. The only requirements are a willingness to work hard and learn about the special nature and environment in Kenya.
KVCDP –VOLUNTRAVEL/VOLUNTOURISM/VOLUNTEER
Kenya voluntary &development project hosts a range of programmes for different age groups .We try to ensure that quality and general contents are similar , no matter where the activities takes place.KVCDP also Endeavour’s to keep participation fees as low as possible. There are various opportunities at local village to national level for individuals to learn by experience to live amicably with others irrespective of cultural backgrounds.
THE KVCDP PROGRAMME
KVCDP is a program that helps connect kvcdp ideas, principles and methods with local communities. It helps kvcdp’s vision be spread through more people and groups. It brings new ideas and perspectives to the organization. Each project is a separate kvcdp experience that relates to local needs and interests and involves a different target group’s kvcdp in a program that consists of projects with educational content developed by local chapters with worldwide touch
The projects empower individuals to be agents of change, reach out and involve as many people as possible. Participants can include both kvcdp members and non members. It does not have to be a work camp setting as with many other organizational programmes, but can be designed according to the needs and abilities of the kvcdp chapter .In this way the project can focus on different themes or issue s relevant to our participants, daily lives while having a unique kvcdp style experience “Get Involved”
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA
DO you want to be involved in community project?
Would you like to meet new people who share your interests?
If you are looking for internships or volunteer work in Kenya or even get a summer job. You have come to the right place! There are plenty of internship opportunities in Kenya and chances are that KVCDP has the right for you and wants to be your only source for finding internships and volunteer positions in Kenya.
Check out the list of internship opportunities on a regular basis as we add new internships and opportunities and volunteer opportunities listings to our database everymonth, so you will find new opportunities every time you check back with us.
KVCDP has opportunities in various sectors e.g. youthwork, community development, teaching, health, officework, children issues, human rights education to mention but a few. If you don’t find an opportunity be sure to check back soon as we have always been updating our search engine with great opportunities.
If you would like to make a meaningful contributions in developing countries, but you are not exactly sure how, then this placement options are available, and we will work with you individually to set up a placement within the following areas.
Primary health care: Treatment, councelling and education.
Social work: women, IDP (internally Displaced persons, Trauma and sexual abuse, councelling education.
HIV/AIDS: Testing (VCT) Treatment, Counseling Education palliative care, Campaigns.
Child care: Orphanages and Vulnerable children .Children’s homes, home based "make a difference in a child's life."
Infrastructure: Construction, Repairs, engineering, Alternative energy e.g. solar and others.
Environment: Sanitation, Pollution, Recycling, Reusing, re-afforestation, agro forestry.
Agriculture: Farming/substence animal husbandry fish farming, poutry etc
Income Generation: vocational skills training, Microfinance, Savings plans for women/youth (IDPS) and communities
General community support: In all of the above areas
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW.
KVCDP summer internships are designed to be an incredible learning opportunity for those interested in pursuing careers in various aspects of non -profit making organisations.Its an intensive 3 months to 2 years opportunity to work within a fast placed and challenging environment .Interns contribute meaningful development projects.
Volunteers have a commitment to make a measurable difference with his/her time and energy in focus to reduce extreme poverty. You have a chance to work a alongside stuff members that are committed to helping you professionally develop a s you offer insights and creativity to the position.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Interns work closely with locals and sometimes with international teams to make real difference to the lives of the poor in a given community.
Interns receive individual (personal) attention and feed back with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Our internships are unpaid however we provide a flexible work environment for our interns.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduates with either Higher Diploma or degree in any related field of interest
At least 2 years of experience of work or volunteer related fields
Interest n developing countries
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal relations, verbal and written communication skills
High energy and goal oriented
Good organizational skills, able to carry out research and and attention to detail.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please go to www.kvcdp.org and follow the link to internships open view position description and listing, select placement of your interest when you decide to apply ,send your resume along with your Education history and work experience plus a r recommendation letter with contact information via our contact form as provided on the website.
VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIPS POSITIONS
Program assistant: the directors of KVCDP are seeking a volunteer or intern to be a program assistant for wagusu community centre. The program includes a presentation, team activities an out door tour, teaching students about life skills counseling and many more.
The program assistant will work with the program facilitator to set up / clean up ,work with students during team activities , hand out materials ,help with tailoring classroom management direct teachers and other staffs conduct administrative tasks counting heads ,receiving a,b,c recording figures ,stock taking ,drawing budgets correspondences etc. and other tasks as needed (required)
This is a green opportunity for retirees, stay at home moms or any one wishing to develop his talents and expertise.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org