Volunteer in Kenya
Kenya may be the cradle of humanity but it’s facing up to some of mankind’s biggest problems. If you are planning to travel to Kenya you should consider volunteering in Kenya. When you volunteer in Kenya you can make a real difference in a country facing real problems.



When you volunteer in Kenya you will work alongside local people and get to know the people and communities you help. There are a variety of volunteer projects for those who want to travel here from working with children and teaching English to building houses and doing conservation work. People who volunteer in Kenya can make a significant difference to the lives of people here and help to mitigate the effects of acute poverty and the consequences of the AIDS epidemic. If you're planning on visiting anytime soon or you hope to visit Kenya on a gap year, take a look at the links below.
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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:Work with children
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
My eyes have been opened and my goals in life shifted...
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Gorillas and Community Work in East Africa
Love working with children and fancy an amazing trek through the jungle in search of the fabled Mountain Gorillas? Then this 17 day East African adventure is perfect for you.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 2 weeks
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Teach English in Mombasa, Kenya
Itching to unleash the teacher in you? Working in local schools, you'll improve the educational lives of young Kenyans in one of the poorest areas of the country while living in Kenya's stunning second city.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
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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:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
I would reccommend this to everyone!!...
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Elephant and beach adventure near Mombasa, Kenya
An amazing two-week trip giving you an unforgettable week at an elephant sanctuary near Mombasa followed by a week of fun and relaxation on Kenya's beautiful coast, where you'll even get the chance to swim with dolphins!
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 weeks
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Build homes for underprivileged families in Voi, Kenya
Get under the skin of village life in Kenya and help support a fantastic community building initiative.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Building
- Duration: 2 weeks
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Gorillas and Elephants in East Africa
Wow - two of Africa's greatest animals in one trip! Spend time at an elephant camp in Kenya and then head over to Uganda for a once in a lifetime chance to trek with Mountain Gorilla's! The ultimate animal lovers trip.
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks
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Conservation work with Colobus monkeys near Mombasa, Kenya
Play an important role in ensuring that the habitat of these beautiful black and white beauties Colobus monkeys is safe for them to live in - and watch them swing effortlessly through the trees!
- Location: Kenya
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 3 weeks
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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:
Who would have thought going back to school would be...
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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:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
It was a fantastic experience!...
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If you want to volunteer in Africa but can’t find what you’re looking for don’t forget we have a range of other volunteer projects in Africa such as conservation work in the African bush, community work with children in Uganda or teaching in Tanzania for example.




