HelpKenya can assist you in finding a project to suit your skills, experience and interests. Projects can be organised in Nairobi or in rural areas and can include schools, orphanages, community groups, farms, health clinics and hospitals.

HelpKenya sources projects from its affiliated community-based organisations as well as other local groups and organisations in various parts of the country. You can choose to work with any of our affiliated organisations on any of the work they are currently involved, simply by registering and stating the organisation you wish to work with.

A list of all current requests for volunteers is contained below. If you are looking for a particular type of project that is not listed here, please contact us and we will work with you to try and identify other projects based on your specifications.

A number of our projects in Nairobi are based in the Kibera slums. For information regarding Kibera, please click here.

Kibera Collaboration Project

Description: This project aims to encourage collaboration between the many existing groups and organisations located in Kibera. Currently there are many, diverse organisations working to alleviate poverty in Kibera. Networking and collaboration would increase efficacy through knowledge sharing and capacity building as well as allow the pooling of ideas, skills and resources to create community infrastructure such as libraries and computer centres. Location: Kibera (Nairobi) Skills/experience required: None required, but community developmentand/or project management qualifications/experience very welcome! For more information: Visit the Kibera Collaboration page

Teaching

Description: A large number of schools in Kenya do not have adequate numbers of teachers. Opportunities available at kindergarten, primary and high school levels. Location: In Nairobi, including Kibera, and various rural areas. Skills/experience required: ability to relate to children. Affiliated Organisations you can work with: Kibera, Nairobi: Maono Group; Jacinta Sisters; Other Nairobi: Cheryl's Childrens Home.

Nursing/Medical

Description: There are various hospitals and clinics in Kenya that can benefit from qualified medical volunteers. Please contact us for more details. Location: Various urban/rural Skills/experience required: Medical Qualifications Affiliated Organisations you can work with: Kibera, Nairobi: Ushirika Clinic.

Health

Description: There are a number of groups and organisations working in the health sector in Kenya. These organisations require volunteers for a number of tasks such as community education, home visits, etc. Specific experience or qualifications are often not necessary to assist, for example, in the care of HIV/AIDS patients as the clinic/organisation can give you the information/training you need. Contact us for more information. Location: Various urban/rural Skills/experience required: Very basic knowledge of health issues

Community Development

Description: A number of organisations in Kenya are looking for volunteers to work in community development. Please contact us for more details. Location: Various urban Skills/experience required: None required, however qualifications and/or experience in community development would be extremely useful! Affiliated Organisations you can work with: Kibera, Nairobi: Maono Group; Pamoja; Other Nairobi: Newdawn Community Centre

Video production

Description: Organisations can always benefit from volunteers who have experience in video production. However there is often no equipment available. Therefore volunteers who can bring or access basic video production equipment (eg. video camera and video editing software) are alwasy welcomed with open arms! Location: Various urban Skills/experience required: Filming and Video editing Affiliated Organisations you can work with: All!

Farming

Description: Specific details not currently available. Please contact us for more information.