Volunteer in Kenya

Be a Kenya Volunteer in our Exciting, Effective, Life-Changing Humanitarian Program!

Astride the equator on Africa’s eastern coast lies Kenya, where colors are intense, landscapes are breathtaking, and needs are great. When you choose to volunteer in Kenya, you are beginning the adventure of a lifetime.

 

From the crystal beaches of the Indian Ocean to the majestic heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is a land of distinctions. Wildlife abounds, and eighteen national parks are home to innumerable species, including the nearly two million wildebeest who thunder across the Masai Mara Reserve each dry season.

 

Kenya’s real treasure, though, is her people. Fifty-two tribal groups share this magnificent land. Many groups have all but eluded the modern world, while others bring their cultural heritage with them into it. Global Crossroad has carefully designed a program to let you volunteer in Kenya, exploring the country while you serve its disadvantaged people through orphanage care, teaching or medical services.

 

Come home from vacation with more than a suntan and some photos. Come home with the satisfaction of having helped the people of Kenya. Send for information now to begin your journey.

Dates and Prices

All volunteering in Kenya projects (Volunteer and travel options) begin on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.

Global Crossroad is committed to offering quality volunteer abroad programs and a very affordable price. We always strive to keep costs low in order to share these savings with our volunteers. The humanitarian side of the business is our passion and we are dedicated to perpetuating low-cost programs that enable as many volunteers as possible to cross borders and embrace the neediest souls of humanity.

 

Global Crossroad's application fee: US $199. The application fee covers our cost of advertising, program promotion, and office expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries in USA office).

 

In addition to the application fee, volunteers are required to pay weekly program fee. The weekly program is required to cover the cost of international travel insurance, airport pickup, transport to project, meals and accommodation, salary of local staffs, rent of local offices, hostel/home base and utilities, and other field costs

Weeks Nairobi Medical project Watamu
1 Week
$466 $501 $491
2 Weeks $581 $651 $631
3 Weeks $696 $801 $771
4 Weeks $811 $951 $911
5 Weeks $940 $1,115 $1,065
6 Weeks $1,030 $1,240 $1,180
7 Weeks $1,120 $1,365 $1,295
8 Weeks $1,210 $1,490 $1,410
9 Weeks $1,300 $1,615 $1,525
10 Weeks $1,390 $1,740 $1,640
11 Weeks $1,480 $1,865 $1,755
12 Weeks $1,570 $1,990 $1,870

 

  • 1week
  • 2week
  • 3week
  • 4week
  • 5week
  • 6week
    • $466
    • $581
    • $696
    • $811
    • $940
    • $1,030
  • 7week
  • 8week
  • 9week
  • 10week
  • 11week
  • 12week
    • $1,120
    • $1,210
    • $1,300
    • $1,390
    • $1,480
    • $1,570

 

Airport pick up /transfer (45 miles) $75
Summer escapes $2299
Mini Venture $1499
Transfer to Watamu by air $350, bus $80
 
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Volunteer in Kenya Program: Accommodations/Meals/Field Support

 

Global’s volunteer in Kenya projects are available in Nairobi, Watamu (coastal region just north of Mombasa) and Massai land. All locations offer multicultural scenes that are friendly to travelers and host traditional experiences.

 

#Watamu (coastal region just north of Mombasa), lies on the Indian Ocean and is the country’s coastal tourism hub. The majority of the residents wear traditional clothing that is colorful. The city’s climate is warm and tropical. There are many beach day-trip options, a multitude of diverse restaurants and Watamu's northern shoreline is renowned for its vibrant 24-hour entertainment.

Nairobi is the capital and largest city in Kenya. The colorful combinations of culture and modern living are living examples of past meets future. There is a solid tourist infrastructure in place that supports day trips and city tour planning. Volunteers can spend free time in the National Museum or Nairobi National Park. The city is a hub for safari launches and there are many opportunities for different length excursions. There are also crocodile farms and nature trails to explore, along with the standard pulsing city options for travelers.

Massai land is close to Kenya’s best-known and finest wildlife reserve – the Maasai Mara. The land is located in the south west region of Kenya, about 90 minutes from Nairobi. The land covers an area around 1530 square km and is reserved for Maasai people, who live a pastoral and nomadic lifestyle.

Many Maasai, however, have settled down permanently and have build houses. There are also schools and hospital in the region but lacks adequate manpower and facilities to run them smoothly.

Frequently asked questions - Kenya

Information Application

Visa Information

Placement Information

Living Accommodations Information

Health and Safety

Money

Communication

Culture and Custom

More Information about Kenya

Climate

NOTE: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is generic information and should not be used as a definitive travel guide. Travel information and situations abroad change constantly. Participants should consult Global Crossroad or travel advisors to verify this information.