City/State: Nakuru Country: KENYA Orphanage and Street Children Programs REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Experiential Learning International 2828 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 230 CO UNITED STATES 80211 Phone: 303-321-8278 www.eliabroad.org Program description: UNICEF estimates that approximately 2.3 million children in Kenya are orphans. Many of these children move in with relatives after the deaths of their parents. Orphans are often put to work, denied the opportunity to attend school, and suffer physical abuse. Many run away or are forced out of the house. These children turn to the street or an orphanage for refuge. ELI works with orphanages in Nakuru, Nairobi, and the base of Mt. Kenya as well as with day centers for street children in Nakuru. These organizations all place a large emphasis on the education and empowerment of the children. Volunteers at these organizations will assist with the daily tasks such as feeding the children, making sure everyone is clean and clothed properly, leading activities, helping with homework, and other tasks. Volunteers with this program will become an important part of the children's day while they are working with the organizations and may leave a lasting impact on the lives of the children. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Travel to site: Independent Travel Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Independant Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Apartment, Group living, Home stays (living with local families) How long does the program last?: 1-2 years What are the dates of this program: Variable Benefits and advantages of the program: Kenya is an incredible country to experience. The country boasts some of the most incredible natural wonders in the world as well as a warm culture with a rich heritage. Participants stay with host families and are welcomed into the community and work with local organizations. Many of the programs are based in and around the city of Nakuru, a perfect base for a stay in Kenya. It is the fourth largest city in Kenya, located two and a half hours by bus northwest of Nairobi. The highlights of this rich farming area include the Menengai Crater, an extinct volcano from which you get stunning views of the famous Lake Nakuru as well as archeological sites of settlements that go back as much as 3000 years. But the greatest attraction here is Lake Nakuru National Park, second most visited park in Kenya and renowned for its astounding shallow soda lake, euphorbia and acacia forests, rocky cliffs and the huge variety of wild animals: lions, warthogs, buffaloes, gazelles, leopards, baboons, rhinos, hippos and dozens of species of birds. The city of Nakuru is home to lively bars, restaurants, and cafes volunteers and interns can explore in their spare time.     Program fee includes: Excursions Food Housing In-country orientation/Training In-country staff support Registration fees Written materials pre-departure   Cost or price of this program: Varies by duration. Contact us for details. Typical person for this program: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive. Languages required besides English: Swahili Qualifications required: No prior experience necessary Application process Involves: Online Application plus Application Assessment Resume Written Application Other Volunteering Programs listings from Experiential Learning International chennai, india Orphanages in India bhaktapur, nepal Orphanage Volunteers various, ghana Volunteer in Ghana andes and amazon basin, ecuador Wildlife Rescue nakuru, kenya Volunteer in Kenya krakow, poland Holocaust Memorial Park tacloban city, philippines Humanitarian Aid in the Philippines tatra mountains, poland Youth Summer Camps in Poland hanoi, vietnam Summer Camps in Hanoi hanoi, vietnam Teach English or French in Hanoi beijing and yanqing, china Teach in China with ELI quito, ecuador Human Rights Organizations in Ecuador quito, ecuador Orphanages in Ecuador quito, ecuador Medical Internships in Ecuador ecuador Teach in Ecuador kilimanjaro and meru, tanzania Volunteer in the Maasai Community arusha, tanzania Volunteer in the Meru Community cape town, south africa Social Welfare Programs in Cape Town buenos aires, argentina Volunteer With Home Construction in Buenos Aires buenos aires, argentina Volunteer in a Buenos Aires Soup Kitchen buenos aires, argentina Centers for At-Risk Children in Buenos Aires buenos aires, argentina Volunteer at the Buenos Aires Zoo heredia, costa rica Volunteer With At-risk Youth in Costa Rica phnom penh, cambodia Volunteer With Garment Workers in Cambodia heredia, costa rica Gender Equality in Costa Rica heredia, costa rica Volunteer Health Programs in Costa Rica heredia, costa rica Volunteer Teach in Costa Rica rural areas, costa rica Conservation Projects in Ecuador iganga, uganda Orphanages in Uganda vina del mar, chile Assist Special Needs Children vina del mar, chile Home Construction vina del mar, chile Art Projects vina del mar, chile Social Work vina del mar, chile Youth Programs chennai, india Empowerment Programs for Women in India santa cruz, bolivia Orphanage Volunteer cuzco, peru Orphanage and Childrens Programs accra, ghana Ghana Orphanage Volunteer accra, ghana Womens Empowerment Programs accra, ghana AIDS Project in Ghana accra, ghana Teach in Ghana accra, ghana Teach in Ghana nakuru, kenya Water Management with the Kenyan Wildlife Service nakuru, kenya Environmental Conservation in Kenya ollantaytambo, peru Health and Nutrition Outreach cuzco, peru Teach Environmental Education ho chi minh city (saigon), vietnam Work at an Orphanage in Saigon arusha, tanzania HIV-AIDS Education and Prevention chiang mai, thailand Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai chiang mai, thailand Teach Novice Monks Back   New Search   Send to a friend