Jenga Village Volunteers

Children Program

The Jenga Village Volunteers Project addresses the economic, social, and cultural challenges facing this community by providing comprehensive support to individuals and the village as a whole.

HIGHLIGHTS

Assisting children in their learning
Free time on weekends to discover Kenya
CIVS organizes tours and safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya
Affordable fees which include airport pick up, accommodation, meals, orientation and 24/7 support

KEY INFORMATION

Project Profile

Jenga Village Volunteers is a non-profit, non-governmental, community-based organization that was started to support and empower the community of Shikumu Village in Western Kenya. JEVIVO stands for Jenga Village Volunteers, with “Jenga” derived from the Swahili meaning “to build.”

Through a holistic approach, our partner supports vulnerable groups in Shikumu Village with programs in early childhood care, health, environmental conservation, and youth development. Key initiatives include a day care for disadvantaged children, clean water and sanitation projects, a community greenhouse for food security, health outreach with CHVs, and a youth recreation center offering skills and safe spaces during school holidays.

General Information

Participation Fee

CIVS solely depends on volunteer contributions to support its activities.

The fee has to be paid upfront on arrival in full.

300 Euros

It covers the following services :

Aiport transfers (Arrival and Departure)
3-day orientation seminar
Introduction to the city
Accommodation and food during orientation and during placement duration
Coordination and office support

The following costs are NOT included :

Visa costs and ticket flight
Local travelling : from the office to the project
Direct donations to the project
Cost of sightseeing
Cost of drinks like soda, beer, mineral water ect

Orientation Day

All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.

There will be an orientation seminar for new volunteers lasting three days including Nairobi city introduction.

Accomodation & Meals

You will stay in a host family, about a 30-minute drive to the project.

Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the host family while lunch will be provided at the project.

What to bring

Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and mosquito net are necessary. You can also bring photos of your country, clothes, books, pens, toys etc

Sites of Interest

During weekends, volunteers can visit the Rusinga hills, Mafangano Islands, and Tom Mboya Mausoleum. We advise volunteers not to swim in the lake because it is contaminated with parasites.

Leisure activities costs are not included in the participation fee.

Tours & Safari

CIVS Kenya organizes tours and safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers, who wish to participate, should let us know as soon as possible in order to enable us to make proper arrangements.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

The volunteer will be an integral part of community life:

Helping in teaching arts, music, and organizing physical activities
Assisting in preparing meals and cleaning the children
Assisting in organizing activities for older children during school holidays
Visiting disabled children and helping in Care-giving services
Helping in tree planting, Seedbed preparation, planting and watering the vegetables in the greenhouse
Assisting in educating the community on agroforestry practices
Assisting in health education in schools on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention

MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

EMAIL US YOUR REQUEST

WE WILL SEND YOU THE INFOSHEET & REQUIREMENTS

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Any Question?

CIVS will respond to any question.

ABOUT US

The Center for International Voluntary Service (CIVS Kenya) is a Community Development Organization working with local marginalized communities in Kenya to support them in their development and fight the poverty through volunteering and community development programs.

Jenga Village Volunteers