Join our efforts in school feeding and women empowerment programs.
As a volunteer, you will learn skills to exercise your knowledge and experience in engaging with local youths and learning about rural life and African culture. By volunteering with us, you will gain hands-on experience in global public health and the green and circular economy.
On the other hand, volunteers enjoy basking in the cool breeze of Lake Victoria, witnessing the breathtaking sunset, and immersing themselves in the local community while interacting with our beneficiaries.
Take rides across to explore Ruma National Park, home to the African roan antelope, and be amazed by its natural beauty and wild animals, and the Luo/Abasuba culture.
Plus, our volunteers will get a chance to experience our community-led change dubbed, ‘Think global, act local.’
What category best describes your hosting arrangement? 🏡
- Organization/NGO
Location – Where is Your Volunteer Project Located? 🌏
What are you looking for help with?
- Administration 🔑
- Charity Work/Fundraising 💰
- Farming/Gardening 🌿🐄
- Film-Making 🎥
- General Help 💁♀️
- Health/Medical Assistance 👩⚕️🩺
What’s the mission of your community? 🎯
Empowering young minds for a brighter future by alleviating short-term hunger and fostering economic empowerment among children and youths in rural communities.
Volunteers’ age restrictions 🔞
- We can host volunteers of all ages (senior volunteers and minors are welcome) 💪
Volunteers with disabilities ♿
- Volunteers with disabilities are welcome ♿ ✅
Restrictions ✍
- No smoking in the rooms
- Zero tolerance for excessive alcoholism in the rooms
How many volunteers could you host? 🎎
- More than two
When do you usually need volunteers? 📅
- January – December
How many hours of help per day? ⏱
- 4-5 hours of help per day
How many days of help per week? 🌒
- 4 days of help per week – 3 days off
Are accommodation and food Included? 🏠🍜
Yes, we offer food and accommodation
What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕
- Private Room 🔑
- Private room for a couple 🎎
Diet – nutrition information 🥗🥤
- Vegetables (African greens)
- Fruits
- Proteins (Fish, Chicken, Omena, Sardines)
- Soft drinks (Juices)
Fee transparency 🆓🔍
We do not charge any fees for volunteers.
We provide free meals and accommodation (Homestays). Volunteers take care of their local travel, tours, and leisure costs. However, we welcome donations from our volunteers towards our programs.
VISA Support – Are you able to assist with Visa Support, information, or provide Invitation Letters? 🛂
- Yes, we can help with Visa/invitation letters ✅
Volunteers’ benefits 🏆🏅
- Certificate of Participation
- Work experience
- Intercultural exchange
What are the available activities during free time? 🚴🚣🦒
- Hiking
- Visiting the beaches and Lake Victoria scenic Islands
- Exploring Ruma National Park
- Going to church or mosques
Language 🗣🇬🇧
English, Kiswahili, Luo
Geography 🌳
Warm weather, a good scenic area with trees and on the slopes of Gembe Hills.
How to Get to Your Site ✈ 🗺
- Book flights to Jomo Kenyatta or Kisumu International Airport.
- At Jomo Kenyatta Airport, take a cab to the Nairobi CBD and book a bus (Ena Coach, Guardian Coach, or Easy Coach Buses) to Mbita Town.
- At Kisumu International Airport, take a cab to Kisumu CBD and book a matatu to Mbita Town.
Is There Internet Access? 🌐
Yes!
“Paying Guests” Option – Could You Accommodate “Solidarity” Tourists? 🎎
Yes, we can accommodate eco/responsible tourists & paying guests 👌
CONTACT DETAILS 🔍📧
Email: info.ruraltoaction@gmail.com
Website: https://inforuraltoaction.wixsite.com/rural-to-action
Rural to Action Facebook page
Tel/WhatsApp: +254718355136
Hostname 📛 Joseph Were
Host Email ✉ were.joseph7@gmail.com
