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Inspired to be a Teaching volunteer in Kenya – Maasai? International Volunteer HQ’s Teaching project is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to assist in classes in rural Maasailand where wild giraffes and gazelles often wander freely across the school grounds. There is a high demand for volunteer support due to large class sizes and a shortage of teachers. Volunteers can gain teaching experience and help to reduce the workload of local teachers by providing one-to-one assistance for students who need it and relieving the teacher of a class or two each day.
With the introduction of free elementary school education in Kenya, the government was faced with a dilemma: a larger number of students with access to education and not enough teachers to accommodate growing class sizes. The majority of Maasai schools are required by law to have at least one teacher per class, however low teacher numbers mean there can be between 50 and 75 children in one class.
The Maasai Teaching project is based about two – three hours south-west of Nairobi in rural Maasailand. As a Teaching volunteer you’ll be based in local schools, helping teachers to manage large classes and delivering a better quality education to students between 4 and 15 years old. Teaching duties include:
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.
