Youth Volunteer Programs

KVCDP recruits young enthusiastic local and International volunteers by giving them the chance to work towards sustanable community development projects. The programs are uniquely suited to match local challenges in communities that we support.

We believe that our well thought youth network boosts KVCDP capability to provide the best placements. We have available placements from two weeks to one year. These volunteer placements inlcudes building a home for an old lady in the village, a classroom for orphans in an orphanage, behavior change communication in schools, fencing , road construction and many others.

WHERE TO WORK AND WHO TO WORK WITH?

-Community based organisations
-Local Schools
-Hospitals and Health Clinics/centres
-Children orphanages
-Churches
-Non Governmental Organisations

PEACE RECONCILIATION (RE-CONSTRUCTION)
We at KVCDP are deeply concerned by what was brought about by the post election violence that rocked the country after Dec 2007 General elections.
Now that peace has been restored in the counry after political agreement by the two political parties, KVCDP is committed to the peace process that will bring the will and understanding among our Kenyan communities. We are calling on all the youths serving organisations world wide to join us in addressing the crisis through unique initiatives known as international work camps for peace reconciliation and reconstruction to help eliminate the disconect between people and their culture. The youth volunteers will hold peace rallies, community services among other activities. Volunteers can bring small or big donations to the affected members of our communities during work camps and we help them share a message of peace.

We urge you to make a commitment and be the cause of this change.

How to apply

Steps.
1. Choose a project from the project list and send us an online application form with your requested travel dates, length of the stay and number of people in your group.

2. Once we receive the application, we will notify you immediately, kindly give us 2-3 days to process your application and match your placement.

Upon confirmation.
3. We will send you a notification of preliminary acceptance and a pre-departure information.

4. Make your travel arrangement and other practical arrangements earlier enough to avoid last minute rush.

If you require further assistance or request please don’t hesitate to email us.

Placement duration: Throughout the year

Participants: Open to worldwide participants both individual and group volunteers.

Living arrangements: Homestays and shared. Volunteers will use buckets or basins for their bath and use a pit latrine.

Meals: Three meals a day

Transport: Public shuttles, mini-busses, Motorbykes and bykes (known as bodaboda)

Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise will be used accordingly.

Language: English

Orientation: All volunteers will first be met in Nairobi for orientation before travelling to the project Location.

Leisure activities: Carried out on weekends

Age: 16 + years