Volunteer in Africa - Mombasa
Volunteer opportunities
There are many volunteer opportunities at Grandsons of Abraham (GOA) rescue center in Mombasa through all times of the year. There are different projects taking place each month and the volunteers are placed in these according to the needs of the children and the center. The projects are not strictly structured. It is up to the volunteers what they would like to be involved with when they arrive at the center.
There are opportunities for volunteer teachers, teacher assistants and nursery assistants. Other volunteering work could involve construction, building or working on the farm.
You don't need to be qualified to work as a teacher at the center. The GOA volunteers are enthusiastic, self- motivated, hard-working and they want to make a difference in the lives of the street children.
Where it is located
The volunteer base is located in Mikindani town. It is situated approximately 10 miles from Mombasa. The local people are very warm, simple, friendly and it will not take you long to feel like you're at home.
The GOA rescue center is located in Mikindani and it takes 5 minutes walking distance frpm the volunteers' house to get there.
Volunteer teachers, teacher assistants, nursery assistants
As a volunteer teacher or assistant you will have to take up classes from levels 1-8. The center offers basic education and operates as a school for the kids. The lessons you will be teaching could be English, Maths, Science, Social Studies and C.R.E (Christian Religious Education). The center has its own textbooks so you don't need to bring your own. Of course if you feel like adding something to the teaching lessons you are more than welcome.
As a nursery assistant you will have the opportunity to create various activities with the kids, like drawing, playing games, sing, dance etc. Just bring all your creativity with you.
The classes take place every day from 8:30 am to 15:00pm, Monday to Friday.
How to become a volunteer in Mombasa
Africa Watoto doesn't offer volunteer placements at the moment but you could volunteer though Original Volunteers who they organise volunteer placements around the world and in Kenya. To find out more visit OV website.
Africa Watoto's aim is to help the center by providing information about the GOA projects and its needs. We also want to help volunteers with any queries that they might have before they go there so they can make the best of it.
Volunteers
If you would like to share a few lines, paragraphs or a dissertation, (once you start you might not be able to stop), about your time at Grandsons, please email us.
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Projects
A major UK based project with links to the Friends group which is working towards linking individuals, groups and organizations in the UK with Grandsons and its wider community. Currently all funds raised by the Friends group are earmarked for the project.
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Forum
Connect with other volunteers and share your ideas, experiences, queries by joining in our online forum
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