2-Week Summer Break Program in Kenya

Dates for 2009:

• June 7 to June 20
• June 28 to Jul 11
• July 19 to August 1
• August 9 to August 22

Program Fee: $1,395 (extra week $495)

Country
The east African country of Kenya (pop. 32 million) has long been known for its incredible wildlife parks and safaris. Despite post-election tensions in early 2008, the country has been a stable and fascinating destination with cultures and scenery you will never forget. Kenya gained its independence in 1963, and Swahili and English are its official languages. Cosmic Volunteers has been sending volunteers to Kenya since 2005, after visits by Cosmic's founder Scott Burke.

Location
The 2-Week Winter Break in Kenya is located in the town of Kakamega in Western Kenya, approximately seven hours by bus from Nairobi. Kakamega (pop. 80k) is a safe, quiet and peaceful area, away from the safari tourist areas near Kenya's border with Tanzania.
Map of Kenya

Volunteer Projects
Your volunteer work will involve a combination of humanitarian work and physical work with an orphanage in Kakamega. You will spend time with children at the orphanage playing games, arts & crafts, and sports. Your other efforts will involve light construction and cleanup work on the new orphanage building being built on the same property.

Included in Program Fee
   • All Food
   • All Accommodations
   • Airport Pickup/Dropoff
   • In-Country Transportation
   • In-Country Orientation
   • Volunteer Project
   • Cultural Excursions
   • 24 Hr Support in Kenya and Philadelphia
   • Visa Assistance
   • Insurance
   • T-Shirt
   • Certificate / Letter

Not Included in Program Fee
   • Airfare
   • Visa Fee
   • Vaccinations
   • Internet
   • Phone Calls
   • Extra Sightseeing

Accommodations and Meals
Accommodations are in a shared volunteer house or homestay, in same-sex rooms. The accommodations will be basic but clean. Food will be local Kenya cuisine (rice, vegetables, meat, fish, beans, fruit) with vegetarians and vegans easily accommodated.

Local Transportation
Cosmic Volunteers staff will meet you at the airport in Nairobi, transport you to the project location, and drop you off at the airport in Nairobi at the end of the program. Daily transport during the program will be by either walking or "mutatu" (12-person bus).

Requirements
   • Minimum Age: 16
   • All Nationals are Eligible

Get a Free Trip
For group leaders: Recruit a group of 10 volunteers and we will waive your Program Fee and pay for your airfare.