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Remote Volunteering with WHISCA

Want to contribute to the development of the Lugari community without leaving your home country?

We’re looking for volunteers who can work on:

  • Digital Communications and Social Media

  • Grant writing

  • Fundraising

Please indicate your interest in remote volunteering in the form below.

International Volunteering

International volunteering takes place at the Lugari Community Resource Centre (LCRC) in Musembe village, Kenya. Volunteers have the opportunity to assist in any of the programs taking place at the Centre.

These programs include:

  • Micro-Enterprise and financial literacy

  • Education, social work, and community development

  • Clean water, and sustainable agriculture

  • Youth employment, sports programs, and leadership

  • Health: Public, Nursing, and Maternal Health

Eligibility:

  • Be able to commit to a minimum 4-week internship

  • Be 18 and older, and have completed a minimum of two years of post-secondary studies or have relevant experience in the field pertaining to the internship or volunteer position.

  • Be mature, adaptable, flexible, and interested in learning

  • Have a background and experience in the program that they will be working on

  • Be able to pay for all travel expenses and accommodation

  • Purchase health insurance that is valid in Kenya for the duration of the trip, and provide proof of purchase of insurance to WHISCA Board members at least two weeks prior to arrival in Kenya.

  • Be able to provide a criminal record check

Volunteer positions are dependent on the interest and availability of the intern and the centre’s calendar.

 Please fill out this short form to get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator.

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