It’s incredible, you fall in love with the work you are doing, the support you are providing and honestly the place you are living. The people I met were so incredible and I feel so grateful for this experience.
Volunteer in Kenya
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 164,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Kenya.
Highlights:
- 6 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $385 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in local homestays or a volunteer house
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Projects based in and around Nairobi, Maasai or Nanyuki
Key information
Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya
Increases access to education
4-6 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $385
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in preschools, daycare centers & kindergartens
- 18+ (unless accompanied by a guardian)
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 $385
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in local schools
- 18+ (unless accompanied by a guardian)
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 $385
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in local schools
- 18+ (unless accompanied by a guardian)
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 $385
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in rural schools
- 18+ (unless accompanied by a guardian)
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 $385
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in local schools
- 18+ (unless accompanied by a guardian)
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 $385
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in a Women’s center
- 18+ (unless accompanied by a guardian)
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.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
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Ella Thorne-Alcazar
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Bridget Turner
My volunteer experience with IVHQ at the daycare in Kenya was truly life-changing. I gained a deeper understanding of cultural humility, global community, and the resilience and joy of children, even in challenging environments. Working closely with the children and staff reminded me of the power of human connection, and how even small acts of service can have a meaningful impact. It also strengthened my commitment to early childhood education and reinforced the importance of adapting teaching approaches to meet diverse needs.
To anyone hesitant about joining this program, I would say: go with an open heart and a willingness to learn. You don’t have to have all the answers - your presence, support, and effort matter more than you know. Be prepared to be challenged, but also deeply inspired. It’s an opportunity not only to give but to grow.
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Vanessa Hernandez
My volunteer trip to the community in Naivasha, Kenya, was a life-changing experience that broadened my perspective and strengthened my commitment to serving others.
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Nate Cummins
My personal experience in Kenya is something that I will take with me for the rest of my life. Such a great experience in many ways. Had a bunch of fun volunteering and exploring different parts of the country. Would probably not go back as I want to explore more places in the near future with IVHQ.
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Popular tours & experiences in Kenya
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular tours and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Kenya program.
Kenya to Tanzania: East Africa Highlights (10 day/9 night)
Uncover the very best of East Africa on this 10-day journey from Nairobi, Kenya. Travel to some of the country’s most famous areas including the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll take game drives in search of the Big Five animals.
From $4500
Masai Mara Camping Safari (4 days, 3 nights)
If you’re short on time, this adventure serves up the colours, culture, and wildlife of Kenya in four incredible days. The varied wildlife of the Mara and culture of the local Masai people all come together on this adventure to provide a spectacular safari experience.
From $2199
Kenya, Tanzania Overland Safari & Participation Camping (10 days, 9 nights)
Start in the buzz of Kenya’s capital before spending 10 days tracking the “big five” across the Serengeti, exploring the top and bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater, and kicking back for a taste of island life in Zanzibar on the area’s beautiful beaches.
From $2499
Kenya to Tanzania: East Africa Highlights (10 day/9 night)
Uncover the very best of East Africa on this 10-day journey from Nairobi, Kenya. Travel to some of the country’s most famous areas including the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll take game drives in search of the Big Five animals.
From $4500
Kenya, Tanzania Overland Safari & Participation Camping (10 days, 9 nights)
Start in the buzz of Kenya’s capital before spending 10 days tracking the “big five” across the Serengeti, exploring the top and bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater, and kicking back for a taste of island life in Zanzibar on the area’s beautiful beaches.
From $2499
Masai Mara Camping Safari (4 days, 3 nights)
If you’re short on time, this adventure serves up the colours, culture, and wildlife of Kenya in four incredible days. The varied wildlife of the Mara and culture of the local Masai people all come together on this adventure to provide a spectacular safari experience.
From $2199
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