Construction Kenya
All our programs in Kenya include free weekend sightseeing. You can also join us in the other subsequent four to five (4-5) days sight seeing which include the safari.
Volunteer with us and use your construction skills or any other skills you have for a good cause! We need lots of helping hands on our construction project in Kenya. A positive attitude and hands-on mentality is all that's needed on this project. Are you ready to give back to the communities in Africa? Do you want to help in providing shelter for the orphans and do you want to touch lives? This program is for you.
STAESA is in collaboration with the communities in Kenya to construct school blocks including children's play ground, libraries, and shelters to house street children and orphans in Kenya. Volunteers help in construction of these, libraries, school blocks which include children's play ground and shelters in the villages to house the orphans, street kids, abused and neglect children in the communities, and to bring smiles on their faces.
Our focus this year is to renovate the existing shelter for the orphans and the street children who are victims of abuse of different forms. Provide new school block and children's play ground in one of the villages out side Nairobi. The communities in Kenya really need these facilities.
Together with donors and volunteers, we work alongside with locals to touch lives, transform the communities and make a great impact in the lives of these disadvantaged communities in Kenya. The program provides an opportunity for the donors and the volunteers to see the empirical evidence of the reward of their donations. This program also offer you the opportunity to give food to the poor in the communities.
There are lot of benefits awaits you for joining us in Kenya. Contact us for these benefits.
Please note: you will first been taking through an observation period – kind of showing you how to go about the program for a day or two before you will be allowed to handle the program on your own. The program is very safe, very educational and full of fun! You will not like to go back home after the program. you will never be alone on the program. From start to finish we are with you 24/7.
Our next construction project. Dont miss this! There is something for everyone on this project. Renovating existing orphanage, Site is cleared for building new classroom block, and a children's play ground. Lets do it again!
Other Information and locations!
As a volunteer, get ready to give back to the communities and gain more experience while immersing yourself in the unique culture of the people of Kenya. Get ready for an amazing busy program where you will be working full time on construction project. There is a great need in these communities.
The location of our programs are well picked where you will be placed and work directly with local contractors under the supervision of well-experienced project manager in charge.
You can also choose any of these programs to work with during your free days or hours. Helping in the existing orphanage, Helping on the farm, Helping in painting work in the hospital, Helping in the schools, Helping at the pre-schools, Helping in coaching football team, basketball, volley ball or long tennis. This is really a life changing experience. Speak to us. We are ready to help you and to make it happen. This is the program you can really give back to the community.
The program provides an opportunity for you to immerse yourself into the very unique culture of Kenya
LOCATIONS:
Nairobi - Near Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. a jumping-off point for safari trips elsewhere in Kenya
Mombasa - (White and Blue city) Near the ocean and other interesting places.
Working hours and reponsibilities!
Generally volunteers work from 08:00.-12:00 a.m. and 13:00-16:00 p.m. However, your exact working hours are adjusted according to the activities at your work place. You´re permitted to take a day off once in a while. Week-ends are completely free time for all our volunteers to travel round the country.
Responsibilities:
Your schedules include the following below and many more that will be discussed with you upon arrival.
(1) Molding block
(2) Mixing concrete
(3) Laying blocks
(4) Plastering
(5) Dug trenches for the building foundation
(6) Assist in directing other builders
(7) Supervise other employees on site
(8) Assist in buying and transporting building materials to site
(9) Project management
(10) Renovation work on existing buildings fixing
Windows
Doors
Plumbing works
Electrical works
Concreting the floor
Fixing broken furniture in the classrooms
Painting , art works on the wall, landscaping and assisting in beautifying the community.
Other Information and locations!
PROJECT
Program date. All year round.
Placement duration. 2wks to 1y max.
Requirements. No requirements.
Working hours. Mon-Fri. 8am-4pm.
AIRPORT
Kilimanjaro International Airport and Julius Nyerere International Airport.
ACCOMMODATION
Host family, Independent and Accommodation on site. Located very close to the projects with facilities such as water, light, ventilation, bed, toilet, bathroom and kitchen.
HOW TO GET TO WORK
By public transport it cost less. than one dollar ( return)
LAUNDRY
Self laundry by hands.
FOOD
Yes! Three meals per day. and Lunch mostly at work.
VISA
Yes! Visa is required.
COST OF VISA
Call the embassy for current cost of visa.
TYPE OF VISA
Tourist visa (Multiple visa).
COMMUNICATION
Local sim card is provided.
INTERNET
Internet modem provided and return after the program.
VACCINATIONS
Yellow Fever (Compulsory) Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria are not necessary though. We recommend that you contact a travel clinic near you at least 3 months before traveling.
Safety in Kenya
No worries!! Kenya is safe. Our program locations in Kenya are well picked to make sure our volunteers are safe from the first day of your arrival till your last day when you get into your flight back home. We are 24/7 with you. You are really in a good hands and you are perfectly safe to travel alone or in a group with us. As in anyplace, petty crime such as pick pockets could be a problem for you if you do not remain aware of your surroundings.
Take note of unwanted attention that you will receive as a single young, white female or male traveler. A lot of this attention will be preferential, with people being extra kind or extra helpful. But you will also receive countless marriage proposals daily. Never be rude and just accept it as the playful offer that it is intended to be. If you are not married, you can avoid a lot of this by telling unwanted suitors about your " husband" and the "three children" you have with him.
Working hours and reponsibilities!
PLEASE NOTE
Kenya is full of welcoming and friendly locals, so it's best to return the favour hence we will help you to brush up on Kenya culture and traditions before you go. Not only will you show respect to the locals, but you'll get a much more authentic insight into the culture of this wonderful country. Greeting one person and ignoring the rest is considered impolite. In some more isolated tribes, greeting an older person is often followed by a bow; however, most volunteers that head to these tribes are well filled in first on local customs. There is real poverty in Kenya and you will soon realize that you are far richer and more fortunate than most local people you meet. You will probably attract your fair share of souvenir hawkers and beggars, but try and take the time to meet ordinary people going about their day to day business too. The experience will be worth it. Don't be afraid to step out of your house, just take some precautions.
Weather in Kenya
The climate is tropical and coastal areas are hot and humid, while the northwestern highlands are cool and temperate. There are two rainy seasons; the short rains are generally from October to December, while the long rains last from March to June. The central plateau tends to be dry and arid throughout the year
When to go to onto the program
You can join us anytime in the year! Anytime in the month! Anytime in the week
Kind of clothes you should pack for your trip to Kenya
Jeans and Trousers: blue jeans, cotton trousers, khaki trousers, Light Shirts and Blouses: T-Shirts, short sleeve shirts and long sleeved shirts to protect you from insects and even sunburn. Shorts also for your free days. Socks and underwear: Once again it is best that they are made from natural fabrics since again it is the heat and this way you have less of a chance for heat rash. Shoes: Good leather shoes, sandals, and a lightweight pair of Hiking boots if you will doing some hiking.
Kind of luggage you should take
It all begins with the right suitcases or suitcase. It also depends where you coming from. If you are coming from North America you get to bring 2 suitcases and 50 pounds each, from Europe it is almost half that. It means one has to be practical and take in mind what your plans are once you arrive in Africa, where you will be going and what you will be doing while here.
Keep all essentials like the pill, malaria pills, essential medicine, debit and credit cards, camera and your toothbrush in your hand luggage. Also put one set of clothing if the unthinkable happens that your luggage is temporarily lost. Money Belt: One that will allow you to carry your passport also. Do not wear your money on the outside of your clothing.