Actively contribute to construction projects in Kenya alongside the local population.
This program is located in Nakuru. As a group, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with residents on basic construction projects and help improve the living conditions of the local community.
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:
This program does not require any specific qualifications but does require good physical fitness, especially during extended periods in hot weather conditions.
This program is available all year-round and start every week.
All our international construction and renovation missions are open to everyone and can also host engineers and students as part of an accredited internship.
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 1050 € |
3 weeks | 1340 € |
4 weeks | 1670 € |
5 weeks | 2050 € |
6 weeks | 2330 € |
7 weeks | 2710 € |
8 weeks | 3050 € |
9 weeks | 3420 € |
10 weeks | 3800 € |
11 weeks | 4180 € |
12 weeks | 4560 € |
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 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.
For any international project, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness and repatriation, including civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For full protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online via this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which gives you a 5% discount.
If you choose another insurance provider, we will ask you to send us a copy of your insurance certificate in English.
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Kenya is considered to be a very safe volunteer destination. All of the programs in Kenya have been verified by the Freepackers team. It is still recommended to exercise general caution as with any international travel.
