The reality of volunteering in Kenya

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FACTS ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AND INSPIRE

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Kenya and Sri Lanka both offer superb Safari options. Volunteers often spend their weekends in the bush getting up close and personal with Wildlife.

In Kenya, head for the Masai Mara. In Sri Lanka don't miss the leopards in Yala National Park.

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"I was so lucky to stay with a wonderful host family, they made me so welcome and at home, helping me wherever possible if i needed it. I will definitely keep in contact with them"

volunteer in sri lanka and kenya with the inspire volunteering company

We send volunteer c.vs (resumes) beforehand to many of our placements, letting them accept the people they require. Many volunteer companies send volunteers who just because they want to go, regardless of the volunteers background. We seek to provide volunteers who have the skills and desires that will benefit the placement.

We don't use a work camp mentality. Our placements run from when the volunteer wants to go. Each placement is customised for each person as far as possible. Each placement has strict numbers so that volunteers are not a burden but are a help. Many of our placements are used by Inspire volunteering only. Unlike some volunteer companies, we don't just dump the volunteers at a placement and go away. We work with our volunteers and check on them during their placement. We offer more detailed support than any of our rivals and its something we are proud of.

We aim to respond to all enquires in 48 hours or less. We are aware of the need to provide volunteers with much pre- trip support. In many cases we can send recent photos of each placement before departure to help volunteers visualise their placement. Emails are confidential and we don't use external mailing lists.

Volunteers are requested to work the normal hours with the other staff in each placement if possible to get maximum experience. Weekends are your own. Other time off you would have to agree on site, not with us. Placements are normally very flexible, if you require a long weekend to travel, or sight see. Hours are arranged at start,some hours being just 4-5 a day on some placements.

Inspire Projects are genuine, real working places not set up for the volunteer! We work with various organisations such as social services to keep in touch with the people and needs of each location. The owners and staff we know on a first name basis. With Inspire, you get the real deal!

Inspire volunteers are prepared to do everything, from helping with cooking, to washing and sweeping. Our placements are about flexibility. We require our volunteers to help out in everyway. The willingness to adapt and "muck in" will be of enormous benefit to you and the placement. Volunteering can be hard work and we seek people who are willing to do all tasks no matter how boring!

Sanitary conditions are often poor. In many rural areas running water is not available. Power cuts are also common. Showers that say they are hot often are not. Be prepared to meet the odd cockroach or spider. Food can also sometimes be challenging. Prepare to eat things you may never have tried. You will see people in many rural areas eat with their hands.

Most of all. Take your sense of humour. Inspire projects and hosts love visitors and will welcome you with open arms. They want you to have fun and enjoy your stay. Inspire is informal and our goal is for volunteers to have a fun and rewarding time. Our whole organisation is based upon that.

"They took incredible care of me and showed me parts of Kenya I never imagined I would see. It was a real life changing experience. "