Conservation and Community Programs in Kenya

Overview

About Volunteers Without Borders: Our vision and goal is to connect international volunteers with opportunities at the lowest cost possible that will provide them with the opportunity to give back to underdeveloped areas of the world that need all the help and support that they can get. Our mission is to recruit international volunteers and present them with international volunteer abroad opportunities to make a difference in developing countries in need. We offer program fees that are substantially lower than majority of other companies.

Kenya, like many other developing countries, faces a range of pressing issues that require immediate attention. One of the major challenges is poverty, as a significant portion of the population still lives below the poverty line. Additionally, corruption remains a persistent issue, undermining efforts to promote socioeconomic development and erode public trust in government institutions. Furthermore, the country grapples with high unemployment rates, particularly among the youth, which leads to a lack of opportunities and potential social unrest. Environmental degradation, including deforestation and water scarcity, also poses a threat to the country’s sustainable development. Finally, ethnic tensions and political instability continue to hinder the country’s progress towards peace and social cohesion. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, incorporating not only government interventions but also the collaborative efforts of international organizations and local communities.

The programs we offer are designed to provide an ethical volunteering experience whereby volunteers will not only share their skills but will also learn about the local communities getting to know the people and their culture.

During your time in Kenya as a volunteer, we highly encourage you to spend some extra time before or after your program to get a chance to experience all the wonders a wildlife game reserve park has to offer.

Within the borders of this country, you will find savannahs rich with wildlife, timeless cultures unchanged by the modern world, pristine beaches and coral reef, equatorial forests and mighty snow-capped mountains, searing deserts, cool highland retreats and endless opportunities for adventure, discovery, and relaxation.

PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers are required to pay a Registration Fee of $225 CAD, which will be added to the program fee.

Highlights

  • Kenya boasts an abundance of wildlife and is teeming with some of the world’s most majestic animals that exist on our planet
  • Becoming a volunteer in any country and working with underprivileged locals or pristine wildlife is always an honour and we want to help you gain a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience this
  • Volunteer in community involvement preprograms providing valuable services to those in need across Kenya
  • Or volunteers at various locations across Kenya for wildlife conservation and research program
  • We have a large variety of different programs available in Kenya so it is up to you to decide what exactly it is that you're most interested in
  • Spend some time exploring this page and getting familiar with all the wonderful programs we offer and learning about all the incredible ways you can get involved
What Programs Are There?

  • Wildlife Game Reserve Conservation & Research Program
  • Sea Turtle Marine Conservation & Research Program
  • Various Community Involvement Programs
  • Colobus Monkey Conservation & Research Program
  • Whale Shark & Dolphin Marine Conservation Program
  • Maternal & Child Healthcare Program
  • Medical Internship Program
  • Orphanage Care and Education
  • Veterinarian Clinic
  • Agriculture and Community Development
  • Women’s Empowerment / Hiv/Aids
  • Teaching English (Kindergarten / College)
  • Forest Conservation
  • Food and Aid Distribution
  • Counselling and Development For Youth At Risk
  • It / Life Skills
  • Child Sponsorship
  • Staff Development and Coaching
  • Before and After School
  • Cooks and Cleaners (Prepare Meals, Clean Facilities)
  • Administrative Support (Secretary, Bookkeeper, Etc)
  • Economic Empowerment
  • Maintenance, Construction, Carpentry, Groundwork Development

Program Fee

WILDLIFE GAME RESERVE & SEA TURTLE MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAM FEE

To convert these prices to your currency click here. Fees may vary depending on the USD exchange rate.

PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers are required to pay a Registration Fee of $225 CAD, which will be added to the program fee. This fee helps to cover the registration, enrolment, administration and processing costs. To find out what’s included in the program fees, scroll down for additional details.

1 Week …………………………… N/A
2 Weeks ……………………………. $ 2195
3 Weeks ……………………………. $ 2480
4 Weeks ……………………………. $ 2770
5 Weeks ……………………………. $ 2965
6 Weeks ……………………………. $ 3165
Additional Week(s) ………………… $ 195

All prices quoted in Canadian Dollar (CAD)

 

VARIOUS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM FEES
To convert these prices to your currency click here. Fees may vary depending on the USD exchange rate.

PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers are required to pay a Registration Fee of $225 CAD, which will be added to the program fee. This fee helps to cover the registration, enrolment, administration and processing costs. To find out what’s included in the program fees, scroll down for additional details.

1 Week …………………………. $ 590
2 Weeks ………………………….. $ 865
3 Weeks ………………………….. $ 910
4 Weeks ………………………….. $ 1090
5 Weeks ………………………….. $ 1320
6 Weeks ………………………….. $ 1500
Additional Week(s) ……………… $ 280

All prices quoted in Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Weather and Climate

Kenya is a tropical climate. It is hot and humid along the coast, temperate inland and very dry in the north and northeastern parts of the country. The rainy season is from March to May and November to December but the amount of rainfall varies year to year. Central Kenya is situated on a plateau and the altitude keeps the heat index at a comfortable level. The coastal areas are hotter, but the ocean breeze also makes that region (Mombasa, Lamu and Malindi) fairly comfortable for most of the year.

Our Program Fees Include the Following

Registration Fee – (refundable if you cancel your program), ongoing support from VWB staff, program marketing costs, digital information package, administration costs, travel costs to develop additional programs as well as ongoing costs to sustain programs.

Program Fee – airport pick-up (available from Jomo Kenyatta International airport only), orientation, program supervision, accommodation (private or dormitory style) and meals during volunteer program period, in-country 24/7 volunteer support and in country administration costs.

* ADDITIONAL COSTS TO THE VOLUNTEER – visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), immunizations / vaccinations, in-country trips or tours, transfer to other areas and spending money.

Important Information

Our enrolment and registration process begin by applying online. Once you have filled out and submitted the online application form, you will receive a confirmation email. To continue on in our enrolment process, all volunteers will be required to pay a Registration Fee of $225 CAD, which will be added to the Program Fee. This fee helps to cover the administration and processing costs. Once we receive both the registration and program fee payment, we will send you a confirmation email with the program details and encourage you to book your flight at that time. Our team will be readily available to correspond with you and answer any questions you might have from the time you apply until you reach the project.

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Conservation and Community Programs in Kenya