Teach orphans in Kenya
The Destiny Garden School provides basic education for 3½ to 13 year old children in the suburbs of Mombasa. Volunteers are invited to join a well run and caring project. One month would cost £2700, three months would cost £3700. The overall cost includes flights, visa, travel insurance, accommodation and meals, laundry and transport and a donation towards the cost of Christians Abroad’s administration. Air fares vary according to season.
The Destiny Garden School is run by Mabadiliko Care International, a charity based in Mombasa, on the coast of eastern Kenya. The school has 260 children, many of whom are orphans. Volunteers come from several countries to assist with classroom and extra curricular activities. Good modern accommodation is provided in the city centre which includes a laundry service and transport is provided to take volunteers to the school site. The Programme Director meets volunteers at the airport. There is an induction course lasting two to three days.
A recent volunteer writes: “I worked at Destiny Garden School for three weeks in September. My main role was to help Jacob set up a website for the school and to get a sponsorship programme in place by writing a profile and photographing all 180 children. My visit was a marvellous experience, very uplifting when you see the joy it brings to these very poor children’s lives.”
Please note: Christians Abroad has not yet recruited volunteers for this project, but has received good references from other volunteers.
Country information: Kenya: Visit news.bbc.co.uk . Click on ‘World’, then ‘Africa’ then look for ‘Country profiles’ and select ‘Kenya’ to find lots of up to date information.
Could I be a Volunteer?
You could be a volunteer if you are:
resident in the UK (even if temporarily), mainland Europe, the USA or Canada
an effective communicator in English
willing to work within Christian communities and support their values and interests.
single, part of a couple or parent of a family.
Could possibly raise or can afford approximately £1500.
Christians Abroad will seek to match your circumstances with opportunity
What work would I do?
As a volunteer you might work with
Poor communities in Eastern Europe, Latin or Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Pacific
Not for profit organisations such as schools, community projects and hospitals.
Projects supported by local Christian communities.
Your age, qualificaiton, skills and experience will be matched with the work that you can do.
How do I apply?
Read 'HOW IT WORKS' to understand what is expected of you and what might be expected of Christians Abroad and your placement.
Complete the APPLICATION FORM electronically and send it to recruit@cabroad.org.uk.
You will be contacted by telephone or e-mail in the first instance.