Volunteer Programs Abroad, Volunteering Opportunities Abroad, Volunteer Work Abroad

One of the richest and advanced nations in Africa, Kenya has much to offer to world in terms of travel and tourism. Kenyan Safari boasts of having all the big four – lions, African Elephant, leopard and Cape Buffalo on account of its large wildlife habitat. Kenyan safari is excessively popular among travellers and tourists. Spotting of the big four, since hunting of only cape buffalo is allowed, is competitively scored. Despite a dazzling city life and promising travel and tourism sector, Kenya remains one of the poorest countries in the world. More than half of Kenyans live in abject state of poverty. Begging is very common on Kenyan streets.

Volunteering in Kenya can afford an opportunity of a lifetime in making a small but profound contribution to the lives of Masai people. Volunteering Solutions has many  Kenya Volunteer Opportunities for you to choose from. Masai Teaching Program at Masai Community Center is one of the most constructive community services. An initiative of combination of government and non- government organizations, it is mostly dependent on volunteers for teaching staff. Since schools are open for three terms of three months each – January – March, May – July, September – November, month long gaps in between are utilized by volunteer in Kenya to conduct tutorials and extra classes. Volunteers teach a variety of subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, General knowledge and Geography. Volunteers don't need highly skilled teaching skills, just enough to keep the class interested. You might face some interesting questions as traditional science often conflicts with traditional Masai customs and rituals. Volunteers have to keep an open mind to accept their faith and not hurt local sentiments.

Living in almost complete isolation from the modern world, Masai’s oral history traces their origin back to Northwest Kenya from where they migrated to lands stretching from  Northern Kenya to Central Tanzania. They survive mostly on what nature provides them with.  Most disputes are settled by payment of cattle. Wealth is measure in terms of cattle herd as they are primary food source. Abundance of children is also deemed good. A poor person is one who has abundance of one but lacks of another. Masai women highly favor body piercing and earlobe stretching. You will find some interesting materials in Masai jewellery box.

While volunteering Kenya, volunteers stay with Masai people and share their ethnic food and lifestyle. Soyeon Yea from North Korea loved her “Kenyan affair” with Masai people. She said, “Children loved sweets. And living with the Masai was an original experience. Shower was an issue because of scarcity of water. It has to been seen to believe on how little water Masai people exist on.” Volunteer in weekdays and go on Kenyan safari on weekends. See how many of the big four you can spot. Make your choice now and choose to bring difference to someone's life.