Non-Profit School Thika, Kenya

4.5
9 reviews9

Teach Kids Your Language

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Make a real social impact
5 travelers really felt their social impact working with this host
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Child Care
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

US$ 300

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

Volunteer will be asked for $300 per month ($10 daily) to cater for food, maintenance and any other minor expenses around the house.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Jan
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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

One of the most important things in today's life globally is the ability to know more than one language. Please teach the kids in our school and community your language. Yes! Whichever language. You never know who they'll need to work with/for in their future. So those Portuguese, English or Spanish lessons are very important.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Kenya

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Non Profit School

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Creating true social impact
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Practicing English

United Kingdom

5

William and his family was a brilliant host they made me feel like one of there own from the very first day . the the school is a magical place which you will straight away fall in love with more than you can ever imagine I loved teaching all the children . I miss everyone so much and can't wait to return . Thank you for the best few weeks of my life

4 months ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time in at the the school Academy in Thika with William's family. William really treats you like family and wants you to have a really good experience there. He has hosted over 100 volunteers so his family is very experienced with these experiences. William has an amazing and clear vision/plan for where he wants to take this project and he's very open about all the details and challenges that go into it. the the school has lovely students who are very excited to learn. the the school has a special welcome/goodbye parties for you. I miss everyone so much! Thank you William!

about 1 year ago

Brazil

5

We made history together. I stayed for 2 months in the the school Will was definitely the best host I could have had. I was treated like family the whole time. We got the chance to fundraise, teach kids, be part of the NGO management, negotiate land, meet families, donors, kids - it was like and MBA in international development. Also we started to build a sustainable model for the the school, so it wouldnt depend only on donations. Will is a very intelligent person with a lot of street knowledge. Also he took me to some amazing sights in Kenya like Maasai Mara and Nakuru lake.

almost 2 years ago


Mary replied

Thank you so much Lucas. And indeed, together ❤ we made history.

Spain

1

I do not recommend this volunteering. Most of the agreements I made with William were not fulfilled. I did not teach, as he said. I did not help organizing the the school, as he said. I did not help with new the school projects, as he said. The only help that will be appreciated in here is how much money you can give or get by finding sponsors for the the school. Money which is not invested in the the school. It is expected from you to share all you do in your personal social media. We agreed I will stay for two months, however, William asked me to leave during the second week. Accommodation and food were ok.

over 1 year ago

Brazil

5

The volunteer was an amazing experience! When I got there I realized all the kids were just willing for love and attention. Also, the girls don't have the same opportunities as the boys, so I had the insight to create a new project: Girls empowering. I truly believe that this project is gonna do well as it's already making positive things in there lives. William and his family made me feel like a member, I really love than..if you have any questions about anything can keep in touch with me!

about 5 years ago

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