Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Projects
With many of Africa’s iconic species facing extinction in the next century, there is a great need across Africa for comprehensive conservation efforts that put the lives of wildlife and communities first. Our Big Cat Wildlife Research and Conservation project aims to preserve healthy populations of Africa’s big cats and other wildlife native to the Greater Mara Area by supporting community-run conservation initiatives.
Embarking on daily game drives into the heart of the Naboisho Conservancy, volunteers on these exciting projects will spend their days collecting vital data on the health, populations, and behaviour of wildlife in the area – with a primary focus on lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Working with local researchers, volunteers will then contribute their research to databases that track the conservation trends in the conservancy over time, informing decisions on how to best protect the local wildlife. This immersive Kenyan volunteer program is ideal for anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone and make a difference in the conservation of Africa’s incredible wildlife.
Community Development Volunteer Programs
In the past decade, Kenya has experienced extraordinary economic, political, and social development. However, 37% of the population – over 19 million people – still live in poverty today. Our community development volunteer programs in Kenya aim to sustainably support and empower local communities in two critical sectors: positive childhood development and healthcare.
Healthcare Volunteering
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, healthcare systems are struggling. Often understaffed and underfunded, a lack of resources, trained professionals, and necessary equipment in hospitals makes it difficult for locals to access the care they so desperately need. Our Kenyan medical volunteer programs place volunteers into various clinical environments to assist local staff and expand the reach of care in disadvantaged communities. Volunteers work alongside trained healthcare professionals, creating a rewarding experience to develop clinical skills, learn about global health, and support locals struggling with medical ailments. These high-impact healthcare volunteer opportunities in Kenya are an incredible opportunity to be immersed in a local community and truly, transform lives.
Teaching and Childcare Volunteering
Communities in Kenya often struggle with a disproportionate ratio of trained teachers to eager students. With over 30 students to one teacher, children in Kenya – at no fault of the incredible teachers in these areas – often do not receive the one-on-one attention they need to thrive academically.
Our Kenya volunteering teaching and childcare projects take volunteers into rural schools around Limuru to support local teachers. Volunteering in primary school settings, volunteers work with teachers planning engaging lessons and providing invaluable personal attention to students who appear to be falling behind in class. By going through complex concepts at a slower pace, this individual tutoring can be transformational to a student’s academic journey, helping them excel academically, remain in school, and become life-long learners.