Kenya Volunteer Quest
Volunteer in Kenya: 6 or 12 months

"I often felt homesick, and paralyzed by my new surroundings.  New roads, new languages, new customs, new traditions! But there frequently are those moments when I  look around, sigh, and realize that coming to Kenya was the best decision I've ever made. Just yesterday I was on a matatu back to Nairobi from Naivasha, sitting next to a man with a pooing chicken on his lap, and looking out the window at the baboons sitting along the sides of the highway. It may seem strange, but it's those moments when I feel luckiest."

- Laura, United Planet Volunteer in Kenya

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work at local organizations and immersion in the host community.

Volunteer opportunities begin August and January of each year:

Education Projects – Volunteers assist children and youth to stay in school, create social workshops or run specific skills-based workshops such as language classes, computing, sports, drama or music.  The project aims to encourage young people from disadvantaged communities to further their education and personal development by gaining key skills or undertaking vocational training.

Projects working with Children – Volunteers help children from a variety of disadvantaged backgrounds including rescued child laborers, abandoned street children, disabled children, children from troubled families, those who have suffered abuse, and orphans. Tasks include assisting the organization with fundraising, supervising the children’s play, developing activities and workshops, or supporting families from some of the poorest areas.

Health projects – Volunteers support local charities in the distribution of quality and affordable medicine to needy communities. The aim is to reach remote or immobile individuals through aiding in the day-to-day running of mobile clinics, thus promoting the development and well-being of inhabitants in rural communities.  

Volunteer Accommodations

Volunteers live with host families.

Are you interested in volunteering in Kenya? Read more about ICYE Kenya!

Read about the application process, deadlines and program fees for the Kenya Quest.

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate in the Kenya Quest.
  
• United Planet can send volunteers who are citizens of the United States and Canada or those who are currently living in the U.S. and Canada.  Citizens and residents of other countries must contact the ICYE partner in their home country. United Planet can send people from any country to our short-term Quest locations for 1-12 week programs.  Some of our short-term volunteer placements can be extended for longer stays.  Please contact us for more information about volunteering with United Planet.