Construction project in Kenya

Your tasks will vary, ranging from light cleaning, mixing cement, and painting to more complex activities like plastering and roof repairs.

Volunteers are closely supervised and guided by our coordinator, who has extensive experience in construction, to ensure that all processes are safe for you and that the buildings are secure for the residents.

The buildings to be renovated are primarily local community infrastructures such as churches, hospitals, and schools, which require significant construction and renovation work.

Your main roles may include:

• Helping with construction and the overall improvement of buildings.
• Contributing to the construction or renovation of schools, classrooms, or playgrounds by transporting materials and digging foundations.
• Painting, plastering, and repairing community buildings.
• Working with and assembling various materials, such as wood.
• Collaborating with local residents to identify needs and propose suitable solutions.

This programme does not require any specific qualifications but does require good physical fitness, especially during extended periods in hot weather conditions.

Your accommodation is in a shared room with 2 to 8 people. Each room has its own bathroom and toilet.

You can request a single room for an additional cost.

The accommodation is close to the Greensteds International School and just a few minutes’ walk from the south gate of Lake Nakuru National Park. You will be located about 15 kilometers from the town of Nakuru, where you will find shops, markets, and ATMs.

Several supermarkets are accessible within a 5 km radius by public transport.

Meals

Meals are included, with 3 per day on weekdays and 2 per day on weekends.

The meals provided will mainly consist of Kenyan cuisine, which typically includes a variety of vegetables, potatoes, eggs, bread, and pancakes commonly known as “chapati”, as well as an assortment of fruits such as oranges, bananas, and avocados.

Please let us know if you have a specific diet.

The city of Nakuru is located in the central-western part of Kenya and has a population of around 500,000 people, making it one of the largest urban centers in the country.

You can explore and visit many places such as the Lake Nakuru National Park, where you may see flamingos, the Baboon Cliff, the most famous viewpoint in the park, or the Lord Egerton Castle, and many other beautiful places.