Explore International Volunteer HQ’s popular Kenya volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Kenya volunteer projects, including Teaching, Childcare, Special Needs Care, Sports and Women’s Education. Volunteers are based throughout a variety of Kenyan communities, volunteering in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mlolongo, Thika, Naivasha, Maasai and surrounding rural villages. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 154,000 travellers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organisation in Kenya.
Accommodation in local homestays or a volunteer house
Projects based in and around Nairobi, Maasai or Nanyuki
Increases access to education
4-6 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from £307
Assist in kindergartens and primary schools with up to 100 children per class. Help to run lessons and provide general support wherever it’s needed.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-4 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from £307
Help those with special needs and their families, providing care, education, therapy and general assistance in a kind, compassionate way.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-4 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from £307
Volunteer in schools, playing games with students. Teach popular local sports, introduce ones from your home country and enjoy being active.
Increases access to education
4-6 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from £307
A unique cultural experience, based in rural Maasailand. Help teachers in local schools with a range of subjects, providing one-to-one assistance for students and occasionally taking charge of the classroom.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from £307
Assist local teachers in schools in disadvantaged communities around Nairobi. Help to teach a range of subjects, enabling tuition in smaller groups and easing the workload of local staff.
Supports gender equality
4-6 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from £307
Provide support and education for disadvantaged women, including domestic violence victims, those with HIV/AIDS or other hardships. You can also help women to establish income-earning businesses to support themselves and their families.
The experience has left me reflective about my own life and lifestyle and standards. When I started to tell family and friends about what I was intending to do, those that knew me well said "this is so you". For me, volunteering in Kenya was a natural alignment of who I am as a person.
Don't hold back - go for it! Ask questions if you're unsure about something. Be courageous and vulnerable. Go in with no expectations and you will be rewarded and fulfilled by the time you finish volunteering.
My overall trip was amazing. I felt like I achieved everything I wanted too and more. Kenyan people are so kind and generous, they make you feel very comfortable and appreciate everything you do for them whilst you’re there. If I had to give one piece of advice it would be to stay longer than you think. Time goes super fast and often school days are taken away by holidays, safaris and day trips. Once you’re there you’ll want to be with the children as much as possible! I will definitely be volunteering in Africa again :)
My volunteer experience working with the special needs students at a primary in Thika was extraordinary. Although I only volunteered for a week I felt an immediate connection and bond with my students and teachers. The in country support and orientation was invaluable and James served as a trusted contact who helped me adapt to my new surroundings. My homestay was wonderful and my host, Faith, was welcoming, friendly and always willing to provide support. She shared insights into her life and culture and the food she prepared was amazing! I highly recommend IVHQ to anybody thinking about volunteering abroad. Transformative journey from the application process through my departure home.
I made the decision to volunteer very impulsively and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I was really nervous going into it that I would feel alone but I met the most amazing group of volunteers. I am counting down the days until I can go back. Seriously the best experience.
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Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular add-ons and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Kenya program.
Arriving early or departing a few days after your program finished? Book your extra nights of accommodation.
Arriving early or departing a few days after your program finished? Book your extra nights of accommodation.
Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important you monitor this right up until you depart for your trip.
