Volunteer Kenya | Mombasa
We are no longer sending volunteers to this location. Instead we will be concentrating on our Asia and Central America projects. For more information about these please take a look at our Asia and Central America project pages.
Known for it's spectacular white, sandy beaches and clear Indian Ocean waters Mombasa attracts many holiday maker to it's outlying beach resorts. Inside the city there is still a small town feel as the streets are lined with small wooden huts with traders selling their wares. Originally a Swahili tribe town, Mombasa was conquered by three successive colonial powers all leaving their imprints on the modern day city.
A short ferry ride from the city are the villages where our volunteers will be based. Small rural communities line the red dust streets and children of all ages pour into the community schools.
Volunteers at our Mombasa project will be based in small villages on the south coast. Schools here are desperatley trying to provide a comprehensive education for all of their students but are hindered by a lack of resources. Classes of between 60 and 80 students are the norm so our volunteers can do a huge amount to help by contributing to the teaching workforce.
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prices with other volunteer organisations.
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combine your stay in Kenya with stays in other locations as part of a
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What you receive
- Collection from MOI airport
- Orientation upon arrival
- Informal Swahili classes
- 24 hour support from staff
- Accommodation with home stay families
- Two meals per week day, three meals on weekends.
- Regular follow-up meetings
Apart from our fees, you must pay for:
Our application process typically takes two or three weeks, but can
be speeded up if there is a need for that. When we receive the initial
application from you, we will send you our full application form.
(1) Complete the Initial Application Form:
The first stage of the application process is to fill out the brief initial application form. Upon
receiving this we will send you the full application form.
(2) Complete the Full Application Form:
Fill out the application form. After receiving this we will assess your
suitability and place you on one of our programs.
(3) Placement info:
We will return detailed placement information and an invoice. If you
accept the placement you should pay the invoice and send us receipt of
payment by email or fax.
(4) Program Fee:
The program fee should be paid to us at least 2 months before you are
due to start your placement. However please be aware that we have a limited
amount of placements, so placements will only be secured when we
have received your payment.
(5) Communication:
Once you have made your traveling arrangements you should mail your time
of arrival and the means of transportation and we will confirm pickup.
Dates for the Year 2012:
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May: Sat 26 June: Sat 9, Sat 23 July: Sat 7, Sat 21 August: Sat 4, Sat 18 |
September: Sat 1, Sat 15, Sat 29 October: Sat 13, Sat 27 November: Sat 10, Sat 24 December: Sat 8, Sat 22 |
| January: Sat 5, Sat 19 February: Sat 2, Sat 16 March: Sat 2, Sat 16, Sat 30 April: Sat 13, Sat 27 |
May: Sat 11, Sat 25 June: Sat 8, Sat 22 July: Sat 6, Sat 20 August: Sat 3, Sat 17, Sat 31 |
September: Sat 14, Sat 28 October: Sat 12, Sat 26 November: Sat 9, Sat 23 December: Sat 7, Sat 21 |
Mombasa volunteers will be staying with host families in villages outside of the city. Accommodation is very rudimentary as many of the villagers live in basic houses constructed out of mud bricks and wood. Electricity is not always available and the bathroom facilities are typically long drop toilets and basin showers.
Volunteers have weekends free and there are a huge host of activities to take part in. Mombasa itself is renowned for it's beaches, water sports and nightlife. Should you wish to explore some more of Kenya Mombasa has an excellent bus network and many places are easily accessible. You may also like to visit our conservation sanctuary which is only three hours away.
Volunteers will be provided with food from their host families. A range of local dishes will be prepared and special dietry needs can be catered for on request.
All volunteers are requested to fly into Mombasa (MOI) airport. Many international flights land at Nairobi so volunteers will need to purchase a connecting flight ticket from Kenya Airways.
90 Day tourist visas can be purchased on arrival at Nairobi airport for $50USD. It is possible to extend your visa by an additional 90 days by visiting the immigration office in Nairobi.
If you are planning to work in Cambodia then you will need to obtain a police records background check before starting your placement. For details on the application procedure in your home country please take a look at: www.travel-to-teach.org/CRB-information.php
At all other locations you will be required to abide by the Travel to Teach Child Protection Policy.
Please seek advice from your doctor on what vaccinations you need. You can also visit the WHO's (World Health Organization) travelers health information site regarding the risk of Malaria or other illnesses in Kenya . Please note that if you are travelling onwards from Kenya to another developing country you will need to provide a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
One of the conditions of entry onto our programs is that volunteers have travel insurance. Most importantly the insurance needs to include medical treatment and repatriation in case of unforeseen accidents or illnesses. Volunteers should purchase insurance independently and bring a copy of their insurance certificate with them for their local co-ordinator to check before starting their program. Read our terms and conditions.
Read our Terms & Conditions
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