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Brilliant 4.7rating (24)

School Development Assistance

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Gain hands-on experience with teaching!
  • Teach eager students English, math, and other subjects!
  • Explore the local village with fellow volunteers!
  • Meet like-minded volunteers from all over the world!
  • Visit Hells Kitchen in Marafa, White Sandy Beaches in Watamu and taste local delicacies........go snorkeling at the Marine Park!! Lots of things to do during your free time.

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups

About the program

Bridging the gap through experimental learning of local and international volunteers in rural Kenya.

Mafanikio School development programme is currently running in Eco-Green School in Kilifi county respectively. The school has a total of 190 pupils and the programme is aimed at developing the infrastructures in this school. Mafanikio supports the school through provision of text books, desks, ...

About the program

Mafanikio School development programme is currently running in Eco-Green School in Kilifi county respectively. The school has a total of 190 pupils and the programme is aimed at developing the infrastructures in this school. Mafanikio supports the school through provision of text books, desks, stationary and mentorship of the students.  It is approximately 2 hours from the city of Mombasa. Malindi is on the north coast of Kenya, a tourist destination that boasts of white sands beaches, unique features and historical sites. Seedling is within the township of Malindi. 

Eco-Green School

Eco-Green  School is located in Mbogolo village, Malindi constituency, Kilifi County. 

Background information

The school is in the heart of the community and enjoys a spacious field with 4 permanent classrooms with six toilets respectively.  The school construction work is still in progress. Currently, there are 4 teachers who teach grade 1-5 respectively. It is in the remote area which is bare with very limited trees but it is slowly opening up.

Project description
The volunteers shall live and work together with the local communities while promoting inter-cultural interaction and integration.  Some of the activities include:

  • Teaching Maths, English, Hygiene & Nutrition, Environmental studies & Physical education
  • Sports activities
  • Community activities
  • Mentorship
Meals and Accommodation

The volunteers live in a volunteer house with shared bedrooms and shall prepare their meals which will be provided.  The house has an equipped kitchen, dining, spacious living room & a lounge. Some of the meals include;

  • Tea/coffee
  • Bread
  • Chapati
  • Beans stew
  • Beef stew
  • Chicken
  • Rice
  • Vegetables etc.
School Location 

The school is located in Mbogolo village which is about 10 kilometers away from the city where the volunteer house is.  Therefore, there is commuting to and from from Monday to Friday. The mode of transport is mainly motorbikes at a fee of 1.5 euros per day.  


Typical day

  • 8.00 lessons begin
  • 9.30 break
  • 10.00 lessons continue
  • 12.30 lunch break
  • 1.30 lessons continue
  • 3.30 lessons end
  • 3.30 games/sports
In between there could be community activities/mentorship/construction

Typical day

  • 8.00 lessons begin
  • 9.30 break
  • 10.00 lessons continue
  • 12.30 lunch break
  • 1.30 lessons continue
  • 3.30 lessons end
  • 3.30 games/sports
In between there could be community activities/mentorship/construction


Free-time activities

There are plenty of activities to do during free time.


Sandy beaches for a swim/snorkeling

Trekking at Arabuko Sokoke Forests to spend time in nature.

Home visiting - Home visits give a perspective of our way of life and is important for social interaction and integration within the community. It ...

Free-time activities

There are plenty of activities to do during free time.


Sandy beaches for a swim/snorkeling

Trekking at Arabuko Sokoke Forests to spend time in nature.

Home visiting - Home visits give a perspective of our way of life and is important for social interaction and integration within the community. It also brings the spirit of humanity in terms of human relations and connections. 

Game parks; Masai Mara, Tsavo National Park, Amboseli Park for nature and wild animals.

Local Dining to sample diverse culinary

Community engagements

These and more make your free time rich and memorable. 


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (intermediate level)

Education Requirements

English, Maths, Hygiene & Nutrition, Environmental Studies, Physical Education & Music at Undergraduate, Graduate, High school leaver level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

Letter of motivation, CV, recommendation from any institution, passport copy, travel insurance copy and

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Good interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Interactive skills Team player Results oriented Initiative based Flexibility Open minded Ability to work under minimum supervision

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 15:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Mafanikio Organization

The fees cover:

  • One way airport transfer
  • Orientation 
  • Meals & Accommodation at the project (during the whole project duration)
  • Project materials contribution (from construction materials to learning materials, uniforms, foods)
  • Government clearance fee
  • Administration fee

Airport Pickup at Moi International Airport

Airport transfer is arranged and the volunteer is picked up by the driver

Accommodation

  • A room size to accommodate 3 persons,
  • Bathroom & Toilet
  • Beds with mattresses, bedding & mosquite nets
  • Wardrobes
  • Table & chair
  • Lighting
  • Sitting room with a TV set and a radio
  • Dinning area
  • Kitchen
  • Sufficient supply of water
  • Please note that due to Covid-19 the accommodation is at the volunteer house. The volunteer is guaranteed privacy. 

Food & Beverages

Breakfast includes tea/coffee, bread with butter & jam, assorted fruits

Lunch & Dinner comprise of locally available meals such as:

  • Rice,
  • Pasta
  • Beef stew
  • Vegetables
  • Chicken
  • Chapati
  • Beans stew
  • Mukimo
  • Chips/ potato wedges

Vegetarians are also taken care of and are encouraged to state their preferences in advance in order to organize.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Kenya provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Kenya you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Kenya. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The commencement of the programme is on week days. It is advisable for the volunteers to come over the weekend so that they can have time to settle and familiarize before they begin their work.

Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 439€
6 weeks 634€
7 weeks 731€
8 weeks 829€
12 weeks (max. stay) 1,218€
Average fees 105€/week

Program fees

105€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Mafanikio Organization during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Mafanikio Organization

Brilliant 4.7 rating (24 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2003

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Diana

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Working with local community in the rural areas and marginalized of Kenya to support school development projects and champion for education

Meet your organization

Mafanikio is a non profit making oragnizatio that was established in 2003 to promote education and development and alleviate poverty especially in rural and margainzlized areas in Kenya.

Mafanikio works with margainlized areas in Makueni, Kwale and Kilifi county to promote education and social development through the volunteer programme.

The volunteer & internship programme provides an opportunity for volunteers to work hand in hand with local community and also experience grass root level.

24 reviews · rating4.7

Susan Sukkel rating5

2023 at School Development Assistance

My weeks at Mafanikio have been such a GREAT experience! Best of all were the kids with the sun in their smile. They connect so easily and are open to volunteers and their knowledge. I fell in love with the kids, the teachers, Mbogolo, Malindi and Kenya. I especially appreciated Diana, the school's ...
Marie-Claude Hamelin rating4.8

2023 at School Development Assistance

J’ai adoré mon expérience avec l’organisation à Malindi. J’ai eu l’opportunité de rencontrer des gens extraordinaires. À travers le travail on a appris à se connaître et à tisser des liens. La communauté du village est vraiment chaleureuse et on se sent bien. Les travailleurs, les ...
Hacene Ladjimi rating4.8

2023 at School Development Assistance

What I was looking for when choosing this adventure was to live an experience that would mark me for life, and it's completely successful, the two months I chose passed so quickly but were so strong emotionally. I feared communication a little because I didn't have a great level in English but it ...
Rebekka Hillebrand rating4.2

2023 at School Development Assistance

Bei diesem Freiwilligen-Projekt war es mir möglich, in die Community von Mbongolo einzutauchen und den Kindern verschiedenste Fächer, Kreativprojekte und Lernmethoden beizubringen. Generell war es mir möglich, den Unterricht freizugestalten und die Kinder sehr gut kennenzulernen. Für die ...
Lauriane Marlin rating5

2022 at School Development Assistance

This month in Malindi has been incredible for me. I met amazing people and felt like I had a meaningful impact with the children. I created relationships with the locals and the other volunteers, I was sad to leave. If you are a person that loves human contact and do not care about confort, this is ...
Anne Van Oudenhove rating5

2022 at School Development Assistance

Our experience in Mafanikio Project was very positive. I went with my daughter for one month and she would have stayed another month if she could. It was the perfect way to get to know the real Kenyan live in a village. We got to know the locals and they became our friends and family. It was a ...

Location

Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya > Malindi

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