Log in
  • How it works
  • Volunteers
  • Program reviews
  • Articles

Volunteer in Kenya with Children

Posted November 15, 2012   in Volunteer Blogs   by Albert Ouko
 This is a very challenging and rewarding field that demands a lot of patience, care, love, understanding, an open mind and a willing heart as these children's harsh living conditions have often alienated them from society.
A volunteer's responsibilities depend on the needs of the orphanages and the day care centers, the skills and interests of the volunteers. The orphanages and day care centers aim at the provision of education opportunities, access to health services, safe environment and nutrition to OVCs.
In most cases volunteer’s work abroad involves participatory learning with children, babysitting, cooking and feeding, helping the younger children to learn how to use the toilet, maintaining hygiene, assisting the older OVCs with their homework, administration and community outreach work as may be requested among others.
One of the most wonderful opportunities that working with the children can give you is the chance to share your love and skills with OVCs. Many volunteers have deemed the work life changing. By offering attention and love to the children, you are making a real difference in their lives. Whether you have a background in childcare or simply enjoy sharing love, a smile can offer something meaningful to the life of the children deprived of love and care.
In addition, the dialogue and interaction with local staff provides an opportunity for you to share ideas and build morale. In some placements you will quickly pick up on the daily routine while in others you may need to be more creative in coming up with ideas.

Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project.

Nairobi International Youth Hostel

P. O Box 4473-00200 Nairobi

+254-20-2711217 / + 254-202726011

Mobile : +254 722 760 661 or +254 737 596 879

SMS : +254 722 760 661 or +254 737 596 879

Email : info@kvcdp.org

http://www.kvcdp.org           

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenya-Voluntary-and-Community-Development-Project/218947551460155?sk=info



Tags  Volunteer in kenya

Categories

  • Adventure Blogs  (1)
  • Experience Blogs  (1)
  • Volunteer Blogs  (416)

Most Popular Blogs

getting stressed
January 23, 2013 | 4 Comments
donate_511000d6a1feb.jpg
Pennies for Pachyderms!
February 04, 2013 | 3 Comments
sea lion and me_506ba1a589c0b.jpg
Start of a great adventure!
September 12, 2012 | 3 Comments
166993_10150705094194196_1413772873_n_5047716fa39fc.jpg
Making a difference!
September 05, 2012 | 2 Comments

Latest Post

vfimg2_51bc01297fba6.jpg

Steven Weddle

" Congrats Julie! You're an inspiration to the Volunteer Forever community!"

on Goal!

Popular Tags

  • fundraising  (85)
  • Volunteer  (78)
  • fundraising  (38)
  • Education  (35)
  • volunteer abroad  (35)
  • GPH  (29)
  • Volunteering abroad  (27)
  • Africa  (24)
  • Kenya 2013  (18)
  • african impact  (16)

Archives

  • 2013 (348)
  • 2012 (71)
Follow Volunteer Forever



  • Home
  • How it Works
  • Volunteers
  • Program Reviews
  • Articles
  • Blog
  • Our Story
  • FAQ
  • Contact
Copyright 2013 Volunteer Forever. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Site Map