If you are curious, broad-minded, love working with children, are interested in supporting us on site in Kenya, and are of age (by the time the internship commences) – then we look forward to receiving an application from you!
In conjunction with our Kenyan partners, we have devised the following guidelines:
- Length of stay: 6 weeks minimum to 3 months maximum
- The total number of volunteers who will be on site at any one time will be determined in consultation with our local team in Kenya.
- A three-week interval between visits is required.
- Attendance of a preparatory seminar is desired.
This means that good planning is essential, which is why we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and ask that you keep your schedule flexible.
Social workers will devise weekly schedules for all volunteers at the beginning of their stays, which may include—depending on individual preferences and skills—the following:
- supervising the children’s leisure-time activities after school lets out and on weekends (playtime, arts and crafts, reading, various sports, etc.)
- supervising children doing homework
- supporting MCC-personnel (in the kitchen, on the farm, in the kindergarten & at the school)
- implementing a host of smaller, distinct, creative manual labor projects
The MCC-Family also always welcomes and appreciates new ideas and suggestions for activities and workshops.
For more information and/or to submit your application (a cover letter detailing the reasons why you’d like to volunteer and a copy of your résumé), please email: ELISABETH HAUBER praktikum@4kenya.info.
The following sites, from the German foreign ministry, contain useful information on Kenya:
– General Information on Kenya (in English)
– Travel and Security Advice for Kenya (German only)
Reports compiled by previous volunteers:
“Yes we can!”- Interview with our Project-leader Michael Kakuyu
Michael Kakuyu , although his father sold a piece of land, it was not enough for him to go to school. Michael Kakuyu, now 31, fought for his education. Walking an hour to school and back every day was the least of his problems. Without his mentor Jimmy Kilonzi, whom he met almost 15 …Continue reading "“Yes we can!”- Interview with our Project-leader Michael Kakuyu"
Our visit in Kenya – June 2024
As always, we tried to fit as much as possible into the limited time available. This of course included the Maasai Market in Nairobi for new souvenirs for our events in Germany and a cheerful pool day with all the children, organised by our volunteers Christine and Robin. During a very extensive visit to the …2024-03 to 07 Internship report by Christine and Robin
Our time at the MCC began in March and after a few days of settling in, we already had several good ideas to keep the children busy and offer them new experiences. Shortly before Easter, our first activity began. With the help of the children, we painted and cut out Easter decorations, which were hung …Continue reading "2024-03 to 07 Internship report by Christine and Robin"