In Kenya, volunteers will find a dynamic melting pot of languages, cultures, wildlife and landscapes. The Kenyan Highlands make up one of the most successful agricultural production regions in all of Africa, and contribute to Kenya’s stability. Kenya is roughly the size of France and contains considerable geographic diversity – you will see mountains, deserts, volcanic highlands and wide savannas en-route to the Indian Ocean. Kenya is comfortably warm year-round with heavy rainfall in the spring. Wildlife habitats, including Maasai Mara, protect many native wildlife species including lions, rhinoceros, leopards, buffalo and elephants. Rural areas are rich with tradition, and volunteers can expect to be welcomed again and again by friendly locals.
Volunteer in Kenya
Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya
Children’s Aid Organization: provide educational support with this program which offers shelter and structure to orphaned children.
Children’s Project Association: offer both formal and informal education to disadvantaged children.
FL Center: provide education and other basic needs to combat illiteracy among vulnerable youth.
SP’s School: provide educational support for children living with mental or physical challenges.
Friends for Justice: promote public awareness about the rights of the disabled.
Maria’s Home: provide a home for orphaned, malnourished, neglected children, as well as children and elderly living with HIV/AIDS.
Hope for Children: continue to make this place a welcoming home for orphaned children by participating in all daily tasks.
Local Rehabilitation Center: care for abandoned babies, children from abusive homes, and children whose parents are incarcerated.
Letu Center: care for nursery children while their guardians attend school and/or work.
My Sport Association: address social changes among this community’s youth through sports and activity inclusion.
Mother Teresa’s Home: Provide a secure environment for the children of the community.
Fights Aids Association: care and support women and children affected by HIV and AIDS.
Caritas Organization: create awareness in the community about sustainability, health, emergency preparedness and more.
Kisumu Area Local School: assist in all aspects of the school including teaching, administration, and recreation; while promoting the importance of environmental sustainability in the community.
Seminary Farm: care for farm cows while also educating students on sustainability.
Local Animal Production Center: provide resources to the local community by assisting in the daily work of this animal production center.
Local Children Shelter: join childcare with animal husbandry at this shelter.
KE Environmental Organization: contribute to community-driven development programs about the environment, cultural integration, and agriculture.
Maralal Farm: care for animals and assist in running a farm which provides for the community.
Discover
The Olorgesailie prehistoric site in Kenya contains well-
preserved artifacts of human evolution. The site serves as the perfect place to learn not only about Kenya’s history but our own human beginnings.
Learn
Experience Kenya’s unique culture by immersing in one of its many tribal villages. Nairobi is the largest city within and, capital of Kenya. Of the 42 different tribes in Kenya, each one offers an opportunity to learn more about the customs, rituals, and daily life of the villagers.
Challenge
Enliven your sense of adventure through different types of safaris: walking, balloon, camel, and many more. Each safari provides you with a closer look into the variety of wildlife that inhabits Kenya.
Quest Fees and Details
United Planet Quests are designed to be immersive, authentic, comprehensive and provide you everything you’ll need to succeed. The program elements allow you to engage fully with a new culture, forge strong relationships, and challenge yourself. Most importantly, we partner with the community to ensure your experience will be important, relevant and helpful to the community you serve.
- Pre-departure preparation
- Food and lodging in your host country
- Airport transfers
- Emergency medical insurance
- Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
- In-country orientation upon arrival and ongoing support and supervision throughout your Quest
- 20-40 hrs of service per week
- A United Planet t-shirt
Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Kenya. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Kenya and will ensure that you arrive safely. Volunteers should arrive on Mondays between 7 am and 10 pm.
| 4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 7 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 9 Weeks | 10 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks | 14 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 16 Weeks |
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| $1,294 | $1,481 | $1,668 | $1,854 | $2,041 | $2,228 | $2,415 | $2,602 | $2,789 | $2,976 | $3,163 | $3,349 | $3,536 |
About Our Quest Fee
Your Quest Fee supports the resources and infrastructure needed to make your experience safe, meaningful, and impactful — for both you and the host community. As a nonprofit, every cost directly supports essential program elements, not extras.
This includes:
- Pre-departure training
- Language support and learning
- In-country & virtual support and supervision
- Accommodations & host family placement
- Meals
- Airport transportation
- Cultural activities and excursions
These components are carefully designed to ensure volunteers are prepared, supported, and able to contribute in a responsible and productive way.
We are a mission-driven organization, which means funds are used intentionally to create experiences that are valuable, ethical, and sustainable for everyone involved.
Payment Plan Details: A $300 deposit is required at enrollment to secure your program placement. After confirmation, you may pay the Quest Fee in full or through installments. The remaining balance is due 4 weeks before departure.