Childcare Volunteer Project in Kenya – Nairobi

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Duration

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

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About this tour

Excited to be a Childcare volunteer in Kenya? International Volunteer HQ’s Childcare project empowers volunteers to assist in early childhood centers, community centers and kindergartens. These centers can be overcrowded and underfunded so the extra help volunteers can give is highly valued. Volunteers gain experience teaching and caring for young children and support local staff so they are better able to focus on providing quality care and education.

What to expect and how you’ll make an impact

Kindergartens in Kenya can have classes of between 15 and 100 children at any one time and are often under-resourced with a genuine need for support. As a result, there is a high demand for energetic volunteers who enjoy children and can keep up with the fast-paced atmosphere at these placements.

As a Childcare volunteer in Kenya you can expect to help out with the day-to-day operations in a range of preschools, daycare centers and kindergartens. Each center caters to children of differing ages, however, you will typically work with children between 1 and 6 years old. The children love interacting with volunteers and will be sure to keep you on your feet. Volunteer duties can vary but often include:

  • Teaching basic English and maths
  • Assisting local teachers
  • Helping with the running of the center
  • Cooking and cleaning
  • Feeding and caring for babies and children
  • Assisting with farm work

School holidays 2025: Please note, this project is not available during the school holidays. If you apply for this project during school holidays, you will be switched to either Sports Education or Women’s Education. If you apply for this project during a half-term break, you will have these days free to explore the local area, embark on a safari, or another other tour/excursion.

  • February 29th – March 1st (half-term break)
  • April 8th – 28th (school holidays)
  • June 20th – 21st (half-term break)
  • August 5th – 25th (school holidays)
  • October 24th – Dec 15th (national exams & end of year break)
  • December 15th – program closes for 2025

Volunteer requirements

  • Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in this program
  • All volunteers aged 13+ are required to provide a criminal background check to IVHQ prior to departure. Those aged 13-17, if unable to obtain a criminal background check, can provide two character reference letters instead
  • All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
  • All volunteers must speak fluent English.

Tour's Location

Nairobi, Kenya