i-to-iGap Year in Kenya
Volunteering opportunities for a gap year in Kenya. By taking a gap year in Kenya, you will have ample opportunity to see this most beautiful of east African destinations. The country is home to two of Africa’s most exciting cities, Nairobi and Mombasa and is a great place to see the Big Five - Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Cape Buffalo and the African Rhino.
Despite it’s many attractions and it’s obvious natural wealth, Kenya remains a poor country, which is why being a volunteer in Kenya is so important and rewarding. By choosing to volunteer as part of your Kenya gap year you will not only make a difference to the lives of local communities, but you’ll gain a deeper cultural understanding of the country and its people.
Volunteer on a Gap Year in Kenya
If you choose to travel to Kenya with i-to-i, we have lots volunteer travel opportunities where you will be able to teach English in Kenya, help out with conservation projects, work with community groups or volunteer with children in Kenya.
Take a look at the Kenya volunteer projects below and take the first steps to spending your gap year in Kenya.
18 trips have been found based on your choices
Ecology conservation in Kenya
Get your green fingers at the ready! You can help to combat the devastating deforestation outbreak in the foothills of Mount Kenya
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Community work with children in Mombasa, Kenya
Passionate about people? Put a smile on the faces of children who have been abandoned, orphaned or live their young lives in poverty while experiencing Kenya's beautiful coastal city.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An excellent opportunity to provide volunteer support....
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Save 15%: Travel - 12th, 19th July & 2nd, 9th or 16th August 08*
Teaching English in Kitengela, Kenya
Enjoy the best of both worlds as when your class goes, you’ll wonder at wildlife within the amazing local African grasslands!
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
Overall this project was extremely rewarding....
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Build homes for underprivileged communities in Kenya
Build brighter futures on building projects across beautiful Kenya's poorest communities.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Building
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An eye-opening, life-affirming break from hum-drum, comfortable existence....
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Community Work with Children in Kilifi, Kenya
Soak up Kenya’s stunning coastal town of Kilifi as you balance your time between enjoying unspoiled beaches and warming the hearts of local Kenyan children.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
GROUPS: Ecology conservation in Kenya
Have a ball in a group tackling the devastating deforestation within the stunning Kenyan wilderness.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
Community work with children in Nakuru
Do you enjoy working with children? You could bring a smile to youngster’s faces by working with street kids from Kenya's urban areas and experience life in one of the country’s most intriguing towns.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
When you go to kenya you'll return feeling very special....
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Save 15%: Travel - 12th, 19th July or 2nd, 9th, 16th August 08*
Sports: Soccer Coaching in Nakuru or Mount Kenya
Use your head as much as your nimble footy feet to motivate young soccer fans on this authentic African experience.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Sports
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Community work with AIDS orphans in Mombasa, Kenya
Help Kenyan youngsters orphaned by HIV/AIDS look forward to a better future, while testing your teaching, sporting and cooking skills in a stunning location!
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Everybody should do this at least once!...
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Community work with children in and around Nairobi
Teach English in Kenya's sunny capital as you enjoy the fruits of modern African culture while helping the children it’s left behind.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
