Volunteer at Imani Childrens Home

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Description

Project introduction Imani Rehabilitation Agency was established to cater for the needs of children who go to the streets to escape poverty or battering at home or perhaps they were orphaned due to AIDS. Once on the street and with the introduction of freedom from responsibility and addictive substances such as glue, marijuana; more than anything else, the founder, Faith Wanjiru, a devoted Christian, wanted to provide these children with love and hope for the future. Since her youth, Ms Wanjiru saw the plight of orphans and street children and had the dream of starting a home for them. In 1992, she officially started Imani Rehabilitation Agency. Imani started with only 15 children from the streets of Nairobi. Over the years and with the support of well wishers, the project has expanded to cater for the needs of 350 children while having two locations in Kayole: Imani A and Imani B. Project location Both Imani A and B Are located in the Easter region of Nairobi within an Estate called Kayole. Imani goals Imanis goal is to rehabilitate street children and children living under difficult circumstances. Imani does this through the provision of basic needs: food, clothing and shelter, education, counseling and training in various vocational training (cake baking, dress making and child care). Most importantly, Imani provides the children with love. Schooling During the rehabilitation process, the child is assessed for schooling and is either taken to formal schools or non-formal schools. Formal schooling: Children who are capable of sitting in a classroom-setting are taken in the formal school in Kayole where they undergo teaching of the regular syllabus. Approximately 25% of Imani children are enrolled in formal schools. Informal schooling: Some children must still learn how to relate to others in a classroom setting and therefore are taken to ImaniÂ?s informal school. Located at Imani B, the informal school teaches children the basics. Dedicated teachers employed by Imani assist more than 200 children in the school that also caters for children from the surrounding areas. Baby care unit Imani has another section that caters for abandoned babies found either in the street or in the hospitals of Nairobi. The project was started in 1999 and it caters for babies ranging from one day old to a year. Imani allows adoption to people through the Government of KenyaÂ?s Juveniles Court. Health care Many children come to Imani with under developed immune systems due to poor diet, exposure to unsanitary living conditions and other factors. Through the introduction of balanced diets and exceptional details to personal hygiene, Imani has improved the health of the children. For those who do get sick from the common illnesses, Imani has a nurse and a small clinic to cater for the needs of the children. Other cases are taken to clinics and hospitals around Nairobi. Nature of work expected The volunteers will be involved in the following areas: - Guidance and counseling - Empowering the minors to be self reliant - Working alongside other social workers in provision of basic needs - Promotion of education and other related affairs - To train children on creativity Accommodation during project Volunteers attached at Imani office are normally accommodated with host families in Buruburu estate, about 4kms from Imani as the Institution does not offer accommodation for volunteers due to the lack of space. What to bring Mosquito net, torch, sleeping bag, toiletries, cultural and entertainment materials from your home country, and personal effects. Arrival/orientation We will pick you up from the Airport and upon arrival to Kenya; a four-day orientation session/preparation seminar will be offered to you before being assigned your specific duties. We however prefer you arrive between 1st and 7th of your preferred month of participation. Number of volunteers required Eight volunteers at once or at any given time throughout

Requirements:
General qualifications - Best motivation for voluntary work (special skills and power are not very necessary) - Responsibility to keep rules of CIVS and the partner organization for cooperation to run the programme - Best efforts to understand and respect cultures both of the host and other volunteers - Open mind to make friends with trying to speak English (in the group) and the local language - To adapt and enjoy simple conditions of the living such as food and accommodation

Requirements

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Language

English

Group Minimum and Maximum

1 - 8

Volunteer monthly contribution in detail

For your first month of participation, you will be required to pay a contribution of 20,400 Kenyan Shillings (approx. 213 EUR). The contribution for the first month includes fees for airport transportation and the orientation week. For all months following the monthly contribution will be 15,000 Kenyan Shillings (approx. 165 EUR) per month. The participation fee is to be paid in full and in cash upon your arrival in Nairobi. Please note that CIVS does not accept any other currency than Kenyan Shillings.

Why do I pay more in my first month of attachment?
The rate for the first month is a package for the services you will receive during your first month of participation.