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Aug 12th, 2009 - 01:58:26 |
NEW LIGHT YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Volunteer OPPORTUNITY in Kenya [delete]
Our mission is to give the real hope to as many needy children as possible and to work with small communities to provide the support and education needed to overcome the burden of poverty.
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
The center is located in Nairobi Kenya.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We have volunteer opportunities which do not require specialized skills (although these would be an advantage), and we accept volunteers for both short and long-term placements, all the year round. Volunteers certainly gain an amazing life experience from their participation in our placement program.
Activities at the center include those on the list below. On first arrival, volunteers sample activities before selecting the tasks that suit them best.
Children’s Education – To provide educational and training opportunities, food and basic living essentials for as many orphans as possible.
Orphanage Program – To house orphans in a safe environment, either at the orphanage or with guardians. To support foster parents and caretakers through an established network.
HIV/AIDS Prevention Education – Volunteers help train home-based caregivers who raise awareness of HIV/AIDS issues in the community and take steps to prevent infection.
Sustainable Agriculture, Crop and Animal husbandry – To alleviate malnutrition, hunger and poverty by working within communities.
To increase environmental awareness within the community so as to enable them to protect, preserve and promote their surroundings.
Building and Construction – At times, construction projects are needed. Please ask about these opportunities when applying.
Sanitary Towel Project – to help girls realize their right to education. We do this by providing free sanitary products to under- privileged girls, offering them health and hygiene education and empower them to overcome the stigmas attached to their menstruation cycle.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Anyone over the age of 18 who wants to spend time helping children in an orphanage and poor communities in a rural Kenyan village. No specialist skills or qualifications are required, but volunteers should have some interest in working with children.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers are typically placed with local/host families who live in the area, or at the orphanage or in a shared house with other volunteers. Food is provided as part of the program fee 
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