Volunteer
The volunteers who travel to Kenya, Africa will experience working in local villages, schools, orphanages, medical facilities, etc. In addition to serving those in need, the volunteers will have a cultural immersion experience!
We are encouraged and supported by numerous local Kenyan volunteers, village elders, school headmasters, medical personnel, and others who need our involvement to enhance their vision and objectives. The infrastructure provided by these local individuals makes our service possible. We are welcomed as guests and treated with warm, gracious, and sincere hospitality. It is the coordinated and combined efforts of these local in-country individuals and the Helping Hands Volunteers that make this project so meaningful. We invite volunteers of any faith who want to make a difference in the life of another human being.
WHEN: Usually January/February
COST: Approximately $3,000 - $4,500 per person for about 18 days, which includes airfare, B&B lodging, some evening meals, 5 day/4 night safari and plenty of sunshine - tax deductible (IRS CODE #170)
ACCOMMODATIONS: A local hotel in Thika, Kenya. The sleeping accommodations are clean, with toilet and shower facilities.
MEALS: In addition to some snacks that you may bring, there will be a variety of food to select off the menu as well as local eating establishments.
Those who join our humanitarian volunteers for a visit to Kenya have a variety of projects/activities to choose from on any given day. This includes, but is not limited to; new home construction, painting, refurbishing a medical facility, pre-school children’s activities, home visits, simply taking time to visit with the locals in the villages while sharing a hug, a smile, or just listening. With the objective of serving those in need, this humanitarian experience is often more interesting and satisfying than a typical “vacation”. You will be immersed in the local culture.
The schedule is planned to allow for work, relaxation, rest, and some time to enjoy the unique and scenic areas of Kenya. All events are optional -- even work. If you need a day of relaxation, so be it. If one day you want to be a carpenter and the next day you prefer to paint or deliver home kits, that's what you'll do. At various times, projects/activities will include being a teacher, “carpenter”, painter, artist, musician, listener, and friend.