AIC Kaptagat Children Home
AIC Kaptagat Children Home
If you want to make a difference and contribute to the life of an orphaned child this opportunity will give you plentiful of time to interact and get very close to a Child’s heart. Supporting with company and giving a listening ear and teaching & playing with the children is all that the children need. This orphanage provides the care and love for the children so that they may feel as other children who have parents, being here means you will be providing the brotherly, sisterhood, parental and professional care that a child needs
Next start date: Volunteers can Join any time
Highlights:
- Programs is open throughout the year and starts anytime
- Affordable fees from $350
- Includes accommodation, meals, airport pick up, orientation and 24/7 support
- Run activities that help children learn and have fun
- Immerse yourself in the rich cultures and traditions of the local village
- Interact with children in your day to day activities
- Enjoy the ambiance of a beautiful environment of Kenya highlands
This program is Ideal for:
Volunteers who are interested in childcare, teaching and playing with children of all ages , You’ll be supported by the local teams and placement staff so no working with children experience is required.
What to expect and how you will make a difference
In this program you will stay and work in an orphanage managed AIC Church the orphanage was formed to carry out activities of orphaned, vulnerable and neglected child care through provision of shelter, clothing, food, education, health care guidance and counseling. The orphanage is currently managed by Pastor Levi and also provides spiritual guidance to the children. while at this project volunteers will get involved in:
- Teaching children in school subjects and promoting their talents
- Cooking and serving the children
- Playing with the children indoor and outdoor sports
- organizing tours for children
- Office work like updating children profile files & health records
The aim of this project is for volunteers to provide their invaluable time and contribute through physical and mental support to the efforts of the orphanage support staff and the children .
Why you should take part in the AIC Kaptagat Children Home
When you volunteer in Kaptagat Children Home in Kenya you’ll be adding value to the local community, child development and add to your personal and professional experience by:
- Promoting children welfare and well being
- Protecting the intergrity and dignity of children in the society
- Giving a child hope of prosperity in life irrespective of their background
- Imparting knwoledge to young school going children and promotion of cultural exchange
- Immersing yourself in Kenyan culture
- Discovering Kenya’s rich history
Volunteer requirements
- Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in this program and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team
- All volunteers aged 13+ are required to provide a criminal background check to Siriafrika Ecoventures prior to departure. Those aged 13-17, if unable to obtain a criminal background check, can provide two character reference letters instead
- All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
- All volunteers should be able to communicate in English. and be ready to learn new language.
Location
AIC Kaptagat children Home is 317 kilometers from Nairobi approximately 6 hours drive. The home is located in the highlands region of Kenya close to the famous marathon runners training camps at and altitude of 2500m. The nearest town is Eldoret situated 25kilometres away.
From this orphanage one can easily explore the vast attractions of the Kenya Riftvalley such as the Kapatagat Foret, Lake Nakuru National park 174 Kilometers away, Kerio Valley, Eldoret town etc
Arrival and orientation
Volunteers will arrive in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) where you will be met by Siriafrika Ecoventures staff and be transfered to your accomodation in Nairobi either hotel of homestay depending on volunteer preffered accomodation, relax at leisure. On the second day following arrival day volunteers will have orientation with option of Nairobi city tour (Girraffe Centre, animals orphanage, Elephants orphanage e.t.c). Volunteers will then travel by road the next day leaving Nairobi at around 8:00am to Kaptagat to arrive in the afternoon settle in the home and begin their volunteer program .
Typical Volunteer Schedule
First Day
On your first day of volunteering, you will be introduced to the placement staff you will be working with.
Weekdays
Work and break times are dependent on each project and placement. A typical volunteer day would be as follows
7:00 – 8:00 AM | Breakfast at Volunteers accommodation. |
8:00 – 12:00 Noon | Volunteers work per schedule |
2:00 – 5:00 PM | Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to relax, prepare for the next day or do some shopping and sightseeing. |
8:00 PM | Dinner at the homestay. |
Weekends
During the weekends, volunteers have spare time and usually relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of Riftvalley . Volunteers can visit Eldoret town, the Kaptagt forests, marathon training camps etc
Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield to destinations, such as Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara game reserve, Kerio Valley etc
Accommodation
Volunteers are accommodated in a volunteer house within the Orphanage depending on the number of volunteers present at your time of volunteering you may expect to share a room with other volunteers, you’ll have an opportunity to learn the Kenyan way of life, meet local people, eat local food, speak the local language (Kiswahili ) and engage in local customs and traditions. the home management receive money from your program fee for support, food and board.
Living is basic, yet still comfortable, the home has electricity. Volunteers will have their meals in a common shared dining.
Bedding is provided, but it is recommended you bring your own towel and toiletries, as well as a sleeping bag if you wish to travel on the weekends.
Wi-Fi is available in home. However to keep connected while away , you can purchase a local SIM card with data for an unlocked mobile phone.
Meals
The wide range of Kenyan tribes, ethnicities and cultures are reflected in the diversity of the local cuisine. Volunteers are provided with three meals a day which are served at the accommodation and tend to be rich in carbohydrates.
Breakfast is served around 7am and generally consists of chai tea, toast, fruit and sometimes mandazi – African donuts. A typical lunch can include vegetables with rice, occasional meat and fruit and is served around 1pm. If you will be going out and not returning home to the orphanage for lunch, you will need to pack your own lunch in the morning. Dinner is usually served around 8pm and usually includes traditional food, such as ugali, a cornmeal porridge; mboga, a vegetable dish, mashed potatoes with peas and corn, meat and vegetables.
Tap water is not safe to drink without treatment or boiling , though bottled water is readily available. Volunteers typically drink about two liters per day, which adds up to cost around US$10 a week.
If you have any special dietary requirements, please make a note on your application so arrangements can be made. However, it is important that volunteers should not expect to eat as they normally do at home.
Pricing
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours
if you register inside of 30 days.
|
|---|---|
| 1 week | $300 |
| 2 weeks | $400 |
| 3 weeks | $520 |
| 4 weeks | $640 |
| 5 weeks | $760 |
| 6 weeks | $880 |
| 8 weeks | $1,120 |
| 10 weeks | $1,360 |
| 12 weeks | $1,600 |
What is included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Certificate of International Volunteering
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, public transport to and from your placement each day, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Kenya generally find US$150-200 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
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What to bring
Clothes
– Light cloths for hot or warm days
– Lightweight pants or shorts
– Warm cloths for cold nights
– Sturdy shoes
Accessories
– Sunscreen
– Mosquito repellent
– Bandana
– Sunhat
Toiletries
– Shampoo & conditioner
– Toothpaste & toothbrush
– Deodorant
First Aid Kit Additions
– Motion sickness medicine
– Anti-diarrheal medicine
– pain killers
– Antihistamine
– Antibacterial ointment
– Sunburn cream
Travel Essentials
– Reusable water bottle
– Wet wipes & hand sanitizer
– Flash Light
Optional Donations for placement
– Books & Pens
– Cloths & Shoes
– Sports materials and equipment
-Computer(used or new)
-Toys
-medical accessories (gloves, sanitizers, masks etc.)