Kenya Volunteer Programs

Plan to spend your summer break, vacation or gap year with us, serving communities in Kenya through numerous overseas internship and volunteer abroad programs offered by the International Volunteer Travel.

Often called “The Pride of Africa”, Kenya is famous for many things including marathon runners, expansive nature parks teaming with wildlife, beautiful sandy beaches and amazing cultural diversity.

We invite you to come with us and discover the beauty of Kenya, the legendary original safari country. As you participate in one or more of our overseas programs, and impact on the lives of the Kenyan people, you will not leave the way you came - you will discover yourself.

We have provided lots of information about the African country of Kenya in the Kenya Country Profile Page.

Combination of Programs

Kenya In addition to Volunteer placement in Kenya, the International Volunteer Travel also offers opportunities for Internships Abroad in Kenya, the Language and Cultural Experience, and the Kenya Adventure Tours and Holidays program. With exception of the Language and Cultural Experience, which must be combined with another program, all Kenya programs are offered independently or in combination.

Additionally, we offer Gap Year Abroad in Kenya and can arrange a Group Volunteer Abroad for students, church missions and community groups at a discounted cost price.

The Application Process

To contact us, click here. To submit an application, click here. To read more about how to apply to the International Volunteer Travel program, click here.

Questions and Other Information

To access more information on any aspect of our East African programs in Kenya please click on any link on the left or top links bars. For answers to your questions not provided on the link pages, please go to the page on Frequently Asked Questions.

Kenya Volunteer Projects
Kenya Volunteer with Children
Kenya Wildlife Volunteering
Kenya Teaching Volunteer
Kenya Animal Voluntary Work
Kenya HIV & AIDS Volunteering
Kenya Health Care Volunteering

Kenya Program Highlights

Age Limit:
18 and over; Under 18 if accompanied by guardian or with Gap Year or Group Volunteer Abroad program.

Length of Program:
1 to 24 weeks.

Starting Dates:
1st and 3rd Thursday of every Month; Plan to arrive the day before.

Airport Arrival Time:
Day prior to starting preferably by 3:00 PM

Accommodation & Meals:
Carefully selected Kenyan households provide accommodation and 3 Kenyan meals per day.

Transport to Project:
rojects within walking distance, else bus fare will not exceed USD 1.30 per day.

Schedule:
Mondays to Fridays. 3 to 6 hours daily.

Program Costs:
Kenya program fees available here.

Language Requirements:
Basic Swahili encouraged but not required; working knowledge of English required.