Volunteer Africa 2009: Get involved in the field
January 27, 2009
See things like you've never seen them before - volunteer in Africa with GAPS this year
click here to see our full Volunteer Africa section with complete details and to register your interest
Volunteering in East Africa with GAPS is a fantastic opportunity to experience the real Kenya and see programs at a grassroots level while having a great time. At the same time, volunteers have an enormous impact on communities and our new volunteer programs - some specifically targeted at skill groups such as engineering, architecture, medicine and other health professions, early childhood education, some general such as teaching in Maasai schools and working in orphanages - are structured around real programs, not just tourist timetables.
In addition to running or partnering with the volunteer projects, GAPS will co-ordinate flights, in-country transfers, orientation both through talks in Australia and a three-day program in Kenya as well as offering two main sightseeing trips – a safari and a trip to Lamu – so that all participants get the chance to sample a little of what East Africa has to offer.
We aim to provide a broad, flexible and authentic experience whilst being highly competitive on price. Our program is designed to be more comprehensive than a number of others - we won't just drop you off at the project site and wave goodbye - and our staff are geared to make sure you stay safe and enjoy your East African experience as much as you should. Our last batch of volunteers who visited Kenya in December and January will tell you so themselves.
Hopefully the following pages answer most of your questions but if some are left unanswered please feel free to contact us through volunteerafrica@gaps.org.au. We hope you enjoy your trip and look forward to hosting you. Karibu!