Volunteering

As a volunteer, you will be proud to be a part of this sustainable development, that results in increased net benefits to the poor and vulnerable groups.
Massaba works in collaboration with some Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) registered in  Kenya mainly with objectives to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable rural development in Kenya; provide relief and empower the poor (and vulnerable groups) who constitute over 60% of Kenya’s rural population. Mount Africa is a specialized agency with the mandate to, among other things; organize for Group/individual volunteering, student exchange programs and attachments from within and outside the country. 
The basic aim of establishing Massaba Volunteer program is to afford volunteers an opportunity to visit some parts of the country, making a meaningful contribution to lives of people who are less fortunate.  Programs are open to people from all over the world.
One of the most serious consequences of rural poverty in Kenya is under-capacity in provision of basic services in health, education, water, basic shelter and food. Although malaria still accounts for over 50% of total mortality and morbidity, the emergency of the AIDS pandemic has compounded the situation even further as there are now many AIDS victims among whom are orphaned children who need care and protection in orphanages.
Volunteer services in terms of manpower, materials, financial, technical, attachment, placement and advocacy are most highly welcome and certainly appreciated.
Volunteers offering Medical services are usually placed to the rural areas where their services are greatly required, where they will be placed at the rural medical clinics, and community health services.  However, the volunteers offering general services can be placed anywhere, depending on where opportunities arise and  services required.
Currently,  Mount Africa is collaborating with a number of children’s homes within the country with a view to placing foreign students/volunteers for a limited period of attachment usually which is (3 weeks – 3 months) in order to give the much needed services besides providing the volunteers an opportunity to learn more about African culture. Our volunteer programs run all the year round, but we ask that the volunteer notify us or at least 2 months in advance for us to make adequate preparations. Accommodation for volunteers is normally organized for at subsidized rates, either at home stays, children’s homes, budget hotels/guest houses depending on the circumstances and place.
A volunteer can work of many of the different programs during his/her stay in Kenya.  But it is always advisable for the volunteer to specify the programs of his/her preference before arrival in Kenya Volunteer Program (for both Medical Volunteer and General Volunteers). The 1st three/two days are normally for orientation, depending on the type of program a volunteer has chosen. If volunteering service are out of Nairobi, volunteers will travel to their destination(s) on the third day.