Kenya
Dates Available:
Any date is available.
Country Information:
Full country name: The Republic of Kenya
• Area: 582,646 km2
• Population: 33,947,100
• Capital city: Nairobi
• People: 99% native African, 1% Asian, European and Arabic
• Languages: Swahili, English.
• Religion: Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 25%, Islam 10%, Traditional Religions 10%. Others include Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and the Bahá'í Faith.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers may stay in 1 clinic or may rotate through various clinics throughout the country. Volunteers have to spend a minimum of 1 week in any one clinic but can transfer from clinic to clinic. Third and fourth year dental and medical students can do clinical work under the supervision of a dentist or physician. Teams are encouraged to apply.
Other Locations for Volunteers:
W1. Mother Teresa Children’s Centre: located at Githioro Trading Centre, in Dundori, Bahati Division of Nakuru District, Rift Valley Province. It is about 10km along the Lanet-Dundori Road. Volunteers will be picked from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport using a hired van (called Matatu in Kenya) at a negotiated price.
Requirements:
Health personnel who are fully trained and qualified will be allowed by the Ministry of Health to offer free medical services in the country and will be given experts from the ministry of health to accompany them to the field/camp. Students do not require registration and are exempt. Volunteers can forward their qualification documents as we prepare for their coming into the country. The contact address and phone number of Ministry of Health is as follows: Medical Officer of Health P.O. Box 214 20100- Nakuru Kenya Tel:(050) 2216899
Visas/Fees:
Volunteers bear the cost of their own visa. Citizens of the following countries need to have a visa prior to arrival in Kenya; Afganistán, Jordan, Senegal, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Somali, Armenia, Mali, Syria, Cameroon, North Korea, Tadjikistan, Iraq, Nigeria (residing outside Nigeria), Ivory Coast, Stateless Persons. For those whose country doesn't appear in the list above, visas can be obtained at the Airport upon arrival. A single Entry Visa (valid for three months from date of issue) will cost US$ 50. A transit visa will cost US$ 20. It's advisable to obtain the visa from the Kenyan Embassy/High Commission in your country prior to departure. For more information: http://www.immigration.go.ke/visa.php
A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries in East Africa. For more information: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationKenya.aspx
Housing:
In select cases, Food, room and board and housekeeper will be provided at no charge for dentists and physicians and in some cases other health professionals no matter what length of time you commit to. However, HealthCare Volunteer must ask for this setup on a case-by-case basis, so please be assume you will pay your own living expenses unless we inform you otherwise. Housing for volunteers will be done at Jumuia Guest House in Nakuru Town. At Midland Hotel: Bed & Breakfast is 43,5 $ per day (In Kenya Shillings 3000) Ground transportation: 14,5 $ per day per person (In Kenya Shillings 1000) Food: 21$ per day per person (In Kenya Shillings 1,500) All volunteers are responsible for their flights and personal expenses. Dental/Medical students are welcome and will be supervised either by local dentists/physicians or by one of our volunteer dentists or physicians.
Internet Access:
Available
Transport:
What to bring:
Apply now
How Do I Apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login to your account. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
US Citizens: Follow CDC Guidelines | UK Citizens: Follow NHS Guidelines | Other Citizens: Follow Local Guidelines
Dates Available:
Country Information:
Full country name: The Republic of Kenya
• Area: 582,646 km2
• Population: 33,947,100
• Capital city: Nairobi
• People: 99% native African, 1% Asian, European and Arabic
• Languages: Swahili, English.
• Religion: Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 25%, Islam 10%, Traditional Religions 10%. Others include Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and the Bahá'í Faith.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers may stay in 1 clinic or may rotate through various clinics throughout the country. Volunteers have to spend a minimum of 1 week in any one clinic but can transfer from clinic to clinic. Third and fourth year dental and medical students can do clinical work under the supervision of a dentist or physician. Teams are encouraged to apply.
Other Locations for Volunteers:
W1. Mother Teresa Children’s Centre: located at Githioro Trading Centre, in Dundori, Bahati Division of Nakuru District, Rift Valley Province. It is about 10km along the Lanet-Dundori Road. Volunteers will be picked from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport using a hired van (called Matatu in Kenya) at a negotiated price.
Requirements:
Health personnel who are fully trained and qualified will be allowed by the Ministry of Health to offer free medical services in the country and will be given experts from the ministry of health to accompany them to the field/camp. Students do not require registration and are exempt. Volunteers can forward their qualification documents as we prepare for their coming into the country. The contact address and phone number of Ministry of Health is as follows: Medical Officer of Health P.O. Box 214 20100- Nakuru Kenya Tel:(050) 2216899
Visas/Fees:
Volunteers bear the cost of their own visa. Citizens of the following countries need to have a visa prior to arrival in Kenya; Afganistán, Jordan, Senegal, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Somali, Armenia, Mali, Syria, Cameroon, North Korea, Tadjikistan, Iraq, Nigeria (residing outside Nigeria), Ivory Coast, Stateless Persons. For those whose country doesn't appear in the list above, visas can be obtained at the Airport upon arrival. A single Entry Visa (valid for three months from date of issue) will cost US$ 50. A transit visa will cost US$ 20. It's advisable to obtain the visa from the Kenyan Embassy/High Commission in your country prior to departure. For more information: http://www.immigration.go.ke/visa.php
A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries in East Africa. For more information: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationKenya.aspx
Housing:
In select cases, Food, room and board and housekeeper will be provided at no charge for dentists and physicians and in some cases other health professionals no matter what length of time you commit to. However, HealthCare Volunteer must ask for this setup on a case-by-case basis, so please be assume you will pay your own living expenses unless we inform you otherwise. Housing for volunteers will be done at Jumuia Guest House in Nakuru Town. At Midland Hotel: Bed & Breakfast is 43,5 $ per day (In Kenya Shillings 3000) Ground transportation: 14,5 $ per day per person (In Kenya Shillings 1000) Food: 21$ per day per person (In Kenya Shillings 1,500) All volunteers are responsible for their flights and personal expenses. Dental/Medical students are welcome and will be supervised either by local dentists/physicians or by one of our volunteer dentists or physicians.
Internet Access:
Available
Transport:
What to bring:
Apply now
How Do I Apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login to your account. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
US Citizens: Follow CDC Guidelines | UK Citizens: Follow NHS Guidelines | Other Citizens: Follow Local Guidelines
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