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!

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
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 449€
    6 weeks 648€
    7 weeks 748€
    8 weeks 848€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 1,247€
    Average fees 108€/week

    Program fees

    108€ 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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