About IHF Kenya Children’s Home Legacy Volunteer Programs

The role
Legacy Volunteer-
Completion of at least four hours per day of tasks relating to the local operations and mission of the IHF Center.
Depending on location, local tasks may include:
Provide hands on help with the center's day-to-day operations
Participate in a cultural exchange, organizing special games and activities with our children
Support our sustainable Peace Farm Project and learn how agriculture is still a vital part of everyday Kenyan life
Help supplement our children’s education by joining in with our evening reading and study programs

Legacy Work Study Volunteer-
In addition to the four hours of local tasks, completion of another four hours per day as a member of multiple International Online Teams.
These online teams operate remotely with volunteers from around the world, and help all the IHF centers.
International online team tasks may include:
Budgeting and finance
Donor relations and sponsorships
Social media campaigns and fundraising
Website development
Recruitment

Legacy Specialist- Do you have any special skills or training which would be useful to the center, the community or the people we support? IHF is constantly looking for volunteers with expertise in medicine, engineering, construction etc; contact our volunteer team at [email protected] for more information. We have adjustable rates for volunteers willing to run professional legacy projects.

Essential Requirements
Volunteers accepted to this program will have:
Confidence using the English language (both spoken and written)
An open-mind, with an interest in learning not just about the community, but from the community
Deep empathy for impoverished children and their communities
The means to live in country at one of our centers for the duration of your program
A commitment to our Core Values.

Note: Volunteers need no prior experience teaching, but do need to have patience and love for children. We provide all the necessary training, background, and supplies necessary for you to have meaningful interactions with the children and wider community.

Application Process

[email protected]

Family-Friendly

Parents and children are invited and encouraged to get involved.