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Host rating
80 %
Reply rate
60.0 %
Usually responds within 4 days
Feedback
10
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Description
OUR SCHOOL
THE SCHOOL is a brain child of 3 founders
It is based in Syokimau, 10 minutes from the airport
We are pioneering a unique system where we integrate children from very humble backgrounds with those from more privileged ones.
The fees charged go towards teachers’ salaries, children’s feeding program and meeting other basic needs within the school, thus making the school self sustainable.
The school has 3 teacher and one care- taker and driver
The school provides Education and opportunity to children at a personalized one - on - one approach.
The use of trained teachers, field trips, out door, hands – on activities provides children with the opportunity for out of school exposure thus boosting their confidence and self esteem.
Volunteers with artistic knowledge i.e drawing, painting, and other creative skill are welcome
The school involves parents and community members as partners in the education process by utilizing their skills and knowledge.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn our way of life , learn to accept, appreciate and accommodate our culture
On their last day, we shall exchange gifts
The travelers will make long lasting friendships and network
They will also have opportunity(from our own arrangement) to visit the countryside, meet natives and visit some of our tourists sites.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking forward to link up with teacher volunteers.psychologist, counselors and educators and other like minded volunteers who will come and work with us so as to help boost the morale of this children.
This will go along way in helping us achieve our project's goal.
We look forward to cultural exchange. this will help children learn and appreciative other cultures
SCHOOL trips and excursions to cultural sites and National parks provide a fun filled out of class opportunity
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Volunteers will be asked to contribute a maximum of 5dollars per day to go towards food, water, electricity, laundry and accommodation
We are glad to report that we have room for accommodation within the school so volunteers will not have to use any mode of transport to access the school
The house has warm water electricity WIFI and adequate security
What else ...
Be ready and willing to play, smile and sing with the children who will ask many questions.
These children speak fluent English besides Swahili and their local dialects
Volunteers will use public transport to Nairobi town and to the animals orphanage , national park and view points that provide opportunity to enjoy the Beautiful scenes in Kenya.
Volunteers requested not to be too rigid with their culture and way of living but instead be open to learning and accepting us the way we are.
Compromise and striking a common acceptable ground for different cultures are key.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
School runs from 8 am to 3:30 pm but volunteer are free to choose how long to be in school. Chidren would love to spend time with volunteers but they will be given free will to choose whether to remain in school for the mentioned hours or work for agreed
Feedback (5)
The school has amazing children, who are so creative and love having visitors. They would love to have more volunteers to visit soon.
We loved hosting you and must confess that you became a part of our family and that we wished you could stay longer.
We wish you well and look forward to your return.
Teacher Emma and the children miss you even as they send their regards
Hope you have tried making "CHAI''(TEA)
Wish you… read more
She is a friendly person, ready and willing to learn
We apologize for the part that you really got into a program that you weren't really prepared,
This is because you initially had a week to be around thus making it a challenge for us to plan for you adequately and even as you stayed on, you still kept hoping… read more
Everyone in the school is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and I have made many friendships that will… read more
Feedback
The school has amazing children, who are so creative and love having visitors. They would love to have more volunteers to visit soon.
We loved hosting you and must confess that you became a part of our family and that we wished you could stay longer.
We wish you well and look forward to your return.
Teacher Emma and the children miss you even as they send their regards
Hope you have tried making "CHAI''(TEA)
Wish you… read more
She is a friendly person, ready and willing to learn
We apologize for the part that you really got into a program that you weren't really prepared,
This is because you initially had a week to be around thus making it a challenge for us to plan for you adequately and even as you stayed on, you still kept hoping… read more
Everyone in the school is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and I have made many friendships that will… read more
I stayed with teacher Susan and I had a lovely time with her as well, she cooked typical Kenyan meals and showed me around Komarock.
I could say the experience in there with all the kids change my perspective of… read more
Just like we have pointed out in our profile, it is advisable that volunteers are not so rigid with their culture but instead be flexible and and not so much expect everything to be their way, something I noted in with Theresa and Dustin.
I think it was because this was their first trip to… read more
She donated books, training kit, pens and sweets to the children.
We had a very good and exciting experience with her.
She has… read more
He also donated footballs and a kit for our school
