June 18 - July 10, 2008
Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will be held in Machakos District for 3 weeks. Volunteers will come together to demonstrate the power of voluntary service in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main objective of the volunteer project is Children's Welfare.
Volunteer work: The volunteers will be involved in teaching, counseling, playing, cooking and feeding children in a children's home. They will also
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as counseling and peer education knowledge) will be used accordingly.
Location: Machakos is located in the Eastern province, about 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi (50 km). The home is located in Machakos, about 10 minutes drive from Machakos town. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 10 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Machakos, 10 minutes walk from the project site.
Age range: 20 and over
For more details and to see other projects in Kenya please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm
For volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org
t. 604-628-7400