Jenga Village Volunteers
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS : 15
START & END DATES
09 - 30 October 2025
ORIENTATION DAY
08 October 2025
SAFARI DATES
05 - 07 October 2025
ACCOMODATION & FOOD
Shared Rooms / Local Food (3 meals)
LOCATION
Musoli area Kakamega County Western Kenya
Promoting Community Resource Centers as a Means to Development
Jenga Village Volunteers (JeViVo) project addresses the community’s economic, social, and cultural challenges by providing comprehensive support to individuals and the village as a whole.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Immerse yourself in community life
- Live and work with a group of international and local volunteers
- Joins forces toward a collective goal
- Free time on the weekend 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
General Information
300 Euros
Volunteers participating in a workcamp will be required to pay the participation fee upfront on arrival to Kenya. The workcamp fee includes the following:
- Airport pick up upon arrival & Airport drop off after the workcamp
- Up to 3 nights’ accommodation in Nairobi
- Introduction to Kenyan life through a Nairobi City Center Tour before the workcamp
- Workcamp Orientation at the CIVS office in Nairobi or the workcamp site
- Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Workcamp facilitation and mentoring of volunteers by an experienced workcamp leader
- Certificate of participation for the volunteer
- All administrative costs
The following costs are NOT included:
- Flight ticket & Visa costs
- Local travelling: from the office to the project
- Cost of drinks like soda, beer, mineral water etc.
- Cost of sightseeing
- Direct donations to the project
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. CIVS will arrange accommodation before and after the workcamp in a host family in the Buruburu area of Nairobi.
There will be a one-day orientation for all participants the day before the workcamp starts.
Accommodation will be at the project in shared rooms and it is important that you have your own sleeping bag and mosquito net. During the workcamp, volunteers will get food from locally available foodstuffs and will share the responsibility of preparing the food. Safe drinking water is available through out. Alternatively mineral drinking water can also be purchased from the nearby shops.
Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and mosquito net are necessary. You can also bring photos of your country, clothes, books, pens, toys etc
During weekends, volunteers can visit Lake Victoria, Kisumu Museum, the equator line, and a general tour in Kisumu city. Volunteers will also have the opportunity for early morning visits to Kakamega Rain forest, hike on the forest hill and witness a sunrise from the forest hill.
Leisure activities’ cost are not included in the participation fee.
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. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, park entry fees, accommodation and tour guiding.
The cost of a 3-days safari to Masai Mara National Reserve is 400 Euros by Tour van and 480 Euros by a Landcruiser jeep.
It includes: –
Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara: game viewing drive in the evening
Day 2: Maasai Mara game viewing drive in the morning and the evening
Day 3: Maasai Mara game viewing drive in the early morning
Project Profile
Jenga Village Volunteers Project is a non-profit, and 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 word meaning “to build.”
By focusing on the interconnectedness of these issues, they strive to create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential and improve their quality of life. The project also supports the most vulnerable members of Shikumu Village through various initiatives, such as:
Daycare for Vulnerable Children: They provide a safe, nurturing space for 15 children from disadvantaged families, offering them early childhood education, nutritious meals, and emotional support. The day care plays a crucial role in ensuring these children receive a strong foundation for a brighter future.
Environmental Conservation: They are actively involved in environmental sustainability efforts, including tree planting projects to combat deforestation, improve air quality, and promote biodiversity.
Community Health Support: They collaborate with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to promote health awareness, disease prevention, and access to essential healthcare services.
WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Program: Their efforts include providing safe,clean water to the community and constructing toilets and bathrooms to promote better hygiene and reduce waterborne diseases.
Food Security and Nutrition: They have established a greenhouse to enhance food security in the village. This initiative not only provides fresh produce for the community but also supports the daycare feeding program, ensuring that children receive nutritious meals 3 times a week.
Recreation Center for Youth: During school holidays, they provide a safe and engaging space where older children can participate in recreational activities, educational programs, and skill-building initiatives.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
The volunteer will be an integral part of community life:
- Helping in teaching arts, and 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
In this work camp, volunteers can do evening walks, home visits, cultural meetings, and games. During weekends, volunteers can visit Lake Victoria and the equator line. Volunteers will also have the opportunity for an early morning visit to Kakamega Rainforest, hike on the forest hill, and witness a sunrise from the forest hill. Leisure activities’ costs are not included in the participation fee.
MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
EMAIL US YOUR REQUEST
WE WILL SEND YOU THE INFOSHEET & REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT PLACEMENT BEGINS
AWAITING YOUR ARRIVAL
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.
REACH US
- +254 (20) 780909
- +254 722 210968
- info@civskenya.com
OUR LOCATION
- Mumias Road, Buruburu Business Center, Rubis Station Building P.O. Box 824 00515 Buruburu, Nairobi, Kenya.