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HIV/AIDS ASSISTANT
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Location:
makuyu village, 00200, Kenya
Organization:
Watoto Wa Baraka International
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Start date:
November 15, 2009
Sex:
All are welcome
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
November 10, 2009
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End date:
November 5, 2011
Age:
Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64), Families
Area of Focus:
Children and Youth, Community Service and Volunteering, Crime, Safety, and Victims’ Issues, Health and Medicine, Housing and Homelessness, Job Training and Workplace Issues, Library or Resource Center, Microcredit, Multi-Service Community Agency, Network of Nonprofit Organizations, Peace, War, and Conflict Resolution, Poverty and Hunger, Research and Science, Rural Issues, Social Enterprise and Economic Development, Women's Issues
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Description:
This involves visiting local schools, villages, community social events, educating people on prevention measures, food, nutrition and need to live positively to the infected people. Volunteer will be assisted by a community health worker. HIV experience not essential, but you should have prior knowledge about causes, prevention and solution for HIV/AIDS.
Required Skills: HIV/AIDS experience would be an advantage but not essential, good people skills, experience or desire to care for the needy, hygiene cautious, understanding and patience. This role involves walking-intensive or cycling as this is the main means of travelling within communities.
LOCATION OF THE PROGRAM
The program is located at Maragwa approximately 70 kilometers north of Nairobi – central Kenya however volunteers will be able to visit other projects in other parts of Kenya.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
The duration depends on the volunteer’s availability and travel arrangements. We accept volunteers both short-term, 2-4 weeks and long-term, 1- 3 months. For volunteers wanting to travel, we are able to assist with providing information.
PROGRAM FEE
US$90 per week payable prior or upon start of the program.
FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION
Food & accommodation are provided as part of the program.
AIR TICKET AND TRAVEL COSTS
Volunteers are required to purchase their own airline tickets.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
A representative of the program will meet you at the airport upon arrival.
PERSONAL EXPENSES
services such as internet, telephone, countryside travels, gift items, amenities etc are available at a small fee
How to Apply:
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/146655-173/c
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