When
The volunteer projects run all over the year. The duration will be 2-10 weeks. If you have special need on the start date or the duration, please apply at least 1 month in advance and state your special requirement clearly in your application.
Cost
Volunteers are expected to raise fund for their own expense. Horizon provides a subsidised package which includes information pack, meals (breakfast & dinner), accommodation in Nairobi's rich area with free Wi-Fi and airport pick-up. Moreover, there is a limited number of welcome packages including sun-protective clothing, hat, T-shirt, wristband, passport case, etc.
Please note the project attracts a registration fee* of £50 on top of the project fee. *Registration fee may be waived if the applicant comes from a partner university. We also accept USD and CNY.
Volunteer is responsible for financing all other expense not mentioned above, i.e. flight, insurance, vaccinations, souvenirs, in-country trips or tours, etc.
Horizon is a not-for-profit organisation. Apart from providing information package, meals& accommodation and airport pick-up, the fee you paid is for covering the office administrative cost, local committee realisation fee, web & IT development cost, program marketing cost and travel costs to inspect project and communication costs with volunteer.
Application
If you decide to participate in Horizon Kenya Volunteer Summer Project, you should first send your CV and a brief statement includes intended start date and duration to apply@horizonvolunteer.com. If you are selected, you will receive a link for submitting the application form and pay the project fee. Alternatively you can apply online by click 'Apply Now'.
Orientation
After the payment settled, you will receive a confirmation and a information package to guide you preparing the trip. On arrival, a driver will be sent to pick you up from Nairobi Airport (or train station) to your accommodation. You will be guided to your placement on the first working day.
Volunteer Week
A typical volunteer day would be as follows:
7.30 AM Breakfast with the host family.
8.30 AM - 1.00 PM Volunteers travel to their placements and meet with the placement staff. Work and hours at the placement are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at. There is usually a morning tea break and lunch break.
1.00 PM - 4.30 PM Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel back to their homestays, go sight seeing, or do some shopping.
7.00 PM - 8.00 PM Dinner with the host family. Sometimes, volunteers may wish to travel during the weekdays. The leave must be approved by their placement in advance.
Volunteer in Kenya with Horizon will be fantastic. The Horizon Kenya program is based in Nairobi with volunteer placements in local schools. Volunteers will participate in teaching, sports education, music education, and orphanage work. Volunteers must be 18 years or older on the program start date and have at least a high school education.
Volunteer Weekends
During the weekends, volunteers have free time to relax or take the opportunity to explore Nairobi, wider Kenya and Eastern Africa. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield (i.e. Mombasa, Uganda or Tanzania), or to embark on a safari. If volunteers wish to volunteer over the weekends, they can join local teams to visit orphanages and spend time playing with and entertaining the children. Sunday is a religious day of rest. If you wish, you can accompany your host family to their local church, as a Kenyan church service is a unique and special experience for many volunteers.
Post-Volunteer
Volunteers will receive a certificate to confirm their participation, moreover volunteers can request reference letter from Horizon Foundation. Volunteers may apply to join our very secret Horizon Alumni Club after completing their work.
Enquiry: contact@horizonvolunteer.com
