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VOLUNTEER WITH A KIPSIGIS RURAL COMMUNITY IN KENYA AND GAIN A HAND-ON EXPERIENCE

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: KONOIN YOUTH CENTER

Posted on: February 28, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

Konoin Youth Center is raising awareness in Konoin community about Environmental Conservation and promoting Organic Farming program in the community.

We welcome Volunteers who will work in this program with an objective of studying and gaining a hands-on experience while helping youths, farmers & the local people into issues such as Environmental protection, Resource management and Sustainable organic farming (teaching on making a compost pit etc) in Konoin. Our ultimate aim will be to improve the quality of rural life of youths, local farmers as well as the entire community.

Organic farming is becoming the essential needs of time which provides long-term benefits to people and the environment. Organic farming works in harmony with nature rather than against it. This involves using techniques to achieve good crop yields without harming the natural environment or the people who live and work in it. To promote environmental conservation works & Organic Farming in Konoin, the volunteer will work hand in hand with youths, the local farmers, leaders, and the learning institutions. This will provide the volunteer with an opportunity to learn more about organic farming, experience rural/ typical African lifestyles, culture and languages.

How to apply

Location

Konoin Youth Center, Kobel Market, Off Kobel Tea Factory road., Litein, Rift Valley, 20210, Kenya

Details

Extra details
Fee required
Training provided
International volunteer options
International volunteers welcome
Housing available
Language/cultural support available
Owner's areas of focus

Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer
Time commitment
A lot (10+ hours/week)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Flexible schedule

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