Umoja Foundation Group is a registered grassroots community-based organization in the Republic of Kenya. The organization offers services to the local community, helping vulnerable children and families through education, water and sanitation, agriculture, sports, behaviour change, support for the aged, youth and women empowerment, health, and alleviation of poverty.

Volunteer with us at the Umoja Foundation Group and contribute your skills and energy to a cause that truly matters.

We believe in the power of cultural exchange and collaboration, fostering an environment where volunteers can learn and grow alongside the local community. Our projects are driven by the needs and aspirations of the local people, and we seek dedicated volunteers who are open-minded, adaptable, and willing to learn. Whether you have experience in education, healthcare, community development, or simply a desire to help, we have a place for you.

Volunteering with the Umoja Foundation Group will give you a deeper understanding of different cultures and perspectives while contributing to positive change. You’ll work alongside our experienced team to support existing initiatives and learn from our community.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and are eager to broaden your horizons, we encourage you to join us and become an agent of positive change, locally and globally.

What Category Best Describes Your Hosting Arrangement? 🏡

Organization/NGO

Location – Where is Your Volunteer Project Located? 🌏

Our volunteer project is located at St. Jonathan ACK church building, Kakamega county, Likuyani sub-county, Nzoia location, Matunda in the Republic of Kenya. A distance of 58km from Eldoret International Airport, about 1 hour and 30 minutes drive.

What Are You Looking for Help With?

• Administration 🔑
• Animal Keeping 🐓🐴
• Babysitting 👩‍🍼
• Building 🛠
• Charity Work/Fundraising 💰
• Cleaning 🧹
• Computer/Web 💻
• Teaching/Language Exchange 🧑‍🏫
• Farming/Gardening 🌿🐄
• Film-Making 🎥
• General Help 💁‍♀️
• Health/Medical Assistance 👩‍⚕️🩺
• Marketing 📈
• Writing ✏
• Research 🔬

What’s the Mission of Your Community? 🎯

Mission: To build a stronger community through encouraging volunteer service and helping vulnerable children and families to live a sustainable life.

Objectives:

Our goals are to:

• promote education to marginalized communities including girls/boys, orphans, handicapped, and other marginalized groups.
• reduce school dropouts, drug, and substance abuse.
• promote environmentally friendly and economically viable farming methods for sustainability.
• increase the local people’s capacities, knowledge, and skills for enhancing and shaping their lives.
• initiate viable community development projects.
• build a stronger community through volunteer service.
• support disadvantaged children, families, persons with disabilities, the aged, and other marginalized groups for a sustainable life.
• empower youth, women, girls, PLWHAS, and persons with disabilities to initiate small-scale enterprises to reduce poverty.
• network and collaborate with other stakeholders.

Volunteers Age Restrictions 🔞

• We can host volunteers of all ages (senior volunteers and minors are welcome) 💪

Volunteers with Disabilities ♿

• Volunteers with disabilities are welcome ♿ ✅

Underage volunteers are welcome to participate, but we require approval from their parents or guardians before accepting their applications. Some activities may require specific age restrictions due to safety and liability concerns.

With disabled people, we offer adaptive equipment and services such as wheelchair accessibility, sign language interpretation, or audio description.

How many volunteers could you host? 🎎

• More than two

When do you usually need volunteers? 📅

• All year round

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

Note about the volunteer work and other expectations 📝

• Teaching:
  • Volunteers will teach subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and others in our partner school.
• OVC program:
  • Volunteers support disadvantaged children with school-based materials and other needs.
• Environment:
  • Volunteers join conservation activities such as planting trees under the theme “Trees for a Better Community.”
• Jigger control:
  • Volunteers help control the spread of jiggers to improve hygiene and quality of life for affected individuals.
• Medical:
  • Volunteers assist in health facilities as per their professional skills and Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Proposal and fundraising:
  • Volunteers help with grant writing and fundraising initiatives.

Are Accommodation and Food Included? 🏠🍜

Yes, we offer food and accommodation.

What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕

• Dormitory/shared rooms 🛌
• Private Room 🔑
• Private Home 🏠
• Private Room for a Couple 🎎

Fee Transparency 🆓🔍

No charge

Visa Support 🛂

Yes, we can help with Visa/invitation letters ✅

Volunteers’ benefits 🏆🏅

• Receive a certificate of completion, recommendation letters, and gifts upon completing your volunteer program.
• Connect with friendly locals, experience traditional hospitality, and witness Kenya’s diverse cultural tapestry.
• Embark on a journey of discovery as you explore Kenya’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant communities.

What are the activities available during your free time? 🚴🚣🦒

• Waterfalls
• Hills
• Mt. Elgon National Park
• Kitale Museum
• Ndura Park

All the above sites are near the office.

Language 🗣🇬🇧

English

Geography 🌳

Kenya has a great geography made up of highlands, plain land and it’s coastline is warm and have a beautiful white sandy beaches.Most of our tourists chooses to spend a few days at the beach once they complete their mission.Some of the nice and popular beaches are Diani beach which is the most popular destination on the Kenyan coast.
Kenya has greater weather since it is located at the equator. The weather is great throughout the year and it is favorable for anyone trying to run away from bitter cold. During the trips, it is very likely that you will cross the equator multiple times and you will be guided by signs indicating you are crossing the Equator. Crossing the Equator is usually very eventful since you will just be passing a signpost by the road and one can make a good photo opportunity.

How to get to your site ✈ 🗺

Umoja Foundation Group is located at St Jonathan ACK church building, Kakamega county, Likuyani sub-county, Nzoia location, Matunda in the Republic of Kenya. A distance of 58 km from Eldoret International Airport, about 1 hour and 30 minutes drive.

CONTACT DETAILS 🔍📧

WhatsApp: +254713116453

Hostname: Michael Stephen

Email: foundationumoja@gmail.com

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