Africa
Volunteer in Kenya
Volunteering in Kenya When most people think of Kenya, they think of world famous wilderness reserves and safari vacations – but there is so much more. Kenya is home to over 50 different ethnic tribes, all with their own languages, cultures and customs.
Overview
Volunteering in Kenya
Like so many countries in Africa, Kenya has been hit very hard by the Aids epidemic, especially in the rural areas. Millions of people are infected with the disease and children are the worst affected. Many children are left orphaned, or raised by overburdened family members, or worse, end up living in the slums of Nairobi. Parentless children and aging grandparents now compose many communities, unbalancing the socio-economic structure of the region which promotes a cycle of continued poverty in many areas.
17 years and over.
W/ parents if under
24/7 local staff
in country
Tax deductible and
fundraising options
Accommodations safe & friendliness
Wifi available
downtown
Work Schedule
4-8 hours a day
Airport Transfers
included abroad
Programs start
at any day
3 meals a day
7 days a week
Available for Special Groups
Our volunteer programs are based in the Nairobi and in Mombasa.
2 programs
Volunteer programs in Kenya
Volunteer Teaching Abroad
Volunteer Kenya: Teaching Program
Volunteer Kenya in a village school located outside of Mombasa. This school serves orphans, foster children and local village children. The school has about 30 students, and the project is expanding each year. The children are ages 5yrs-13yrs and provided free education at a children’s center.
From $820
Orphanage Support
Volunteering in Kenya Nairobi: Orphanage / Child Care
The child rights and protection program have 2 types of branches - one for orphans and the other for street children and other vulnerable children with behavioral issues.
From $820
Fees
Program fees in Kenya
Calculate your fee
Official program fees in US dollars. Flights, visas and insurance are not included.
Choose your length of stay to see the fee.
What your fee includes
- Accommodation & meals: a handpicked host family or guesthouse, with 2 or 3 meals a day.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off: our staff meet you at arrivals and take you back at the end.
- Orientation on arrival: help settling in, getting around and starting at your placement.
- 24/7 support: local coordinators in the country and our US office.
- Your MyABVProject page: pre-trip information, payments and fundraising in one place.
- Pre-departure guides: everything to prepare before you travel.
Everything that's included →Questions? Call 866-423-3258
All fees in Kenya by length of stay
| Location / program | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 5 weeks | 6 weeks | 7 weeks | 8 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi · Medical - Dental / Healthcare | $820 | $995 | $1,290 | $1,290 | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| Mombasa · Teaching / Education | $820 | $995 | $1,290 | $1,290 | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| Nairobi · PreMed/PreNurse/PreDental | $820 | $995 | $1,290 | $1,290 | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| Nairobi · Teaching / Education | $820 | $995 | $1,290 | $1,290 | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| Nairobi · Orphanage / Child Care | $820 | $995 | $1,290 | $1,290 | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
Program fees in US dollars. Use the calculator to add Spanish language immersion weeks where available.
In detail
Volunteer projects in Kenya
Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya Mombasa
Teaching Education
Volunteer Kenya in a village school located outside of Mombasa. This school serves orphans, foster children and local village children. The school has about 30 students, and the project is expanding each year. The children are ages 5yrs-13yrs and provided free education at a children’s center. Our volunteers support the local teachers with English and math classes; encourage students to learn and play and instill pride in their schooling.
Volunteers can assist with the physical upkeep of the school; painting, decorating, mending desks etc. Prior teaching experience is not required; volunteer simply need an open mind, caring spirit and a compassionate nature.
School terms vary from year to year but semesters dates are approximately
- Mid Jan to end of April
- Mid May to mid August
- Early Sept through mid December
Volunteer Opportunities in Kenya Nairobi
Teaching Education
This program gives volunteers the opportunity to have an experience of educational and teach public schools in Nairobi slums. Volunteer focus is on promoting quality education and focus on reducing illiteracy. The school is very basic with shared desks and limited resources. Volunteers need to be resourceful and pro-active and enthusiastic.
Volunteer roles at the schools will vary but may include:
- Teaching - typical subjects include English, basic Math and Science, Art and Physical Education)
- Organize arts and crafts projects
- Organize physical exercise and sports with the children
- Counseling, talking, reading books with the kids.
As a volunteer you will assist in improving the children's competence and awareness in social areas, such as understanding and following the rules of society, adjusting their behavior to the situation, problem solving and understanding others. A volunteer helping the children in these areas is vital in order to give them the best chance of living independently (and out of poverty) in the future. Schools are closed over Christmas/New Years holiday, and 2 weeks in mid July.
Orphanage / Child Care
The child rights and protection program have 2 types of branches - one for orphans and the other for street children and other vulnerable children with behavioral issues. Focused in the Kawangware slums, the goal is to protect child through the rehabilitation of street children, getting street children’s out of the street. The centers usually have 20-25 children on a daily basis.
The main volunteer roles in the two branches include: :
- Informal teaching of conversational English Introducing life skills training (health/ hygiene, self-esteem/confidence)
- Arts and crafts projects
- Music including dance
- Provide kids with individualized attention and affection
- Introduce activities such as sports, recreation and playing with the children
Volunteers needed to help improve the children's competence and awareness in social areas, rules of society, polite behavior, problem solving and understanding others. By focusing on these areas, volunteers help children by giving them skills and knowledge to live independently in the future.
Community Health / Nursing
Medical and nursing professionals are needed at a community health center located in Dagorret which provide general medical treatment. A Broader View cooperates with the Ministry of Public Health to place volunteers within community clinics, dispensaries and health care centers. This volunteer project will allow you to gain experience in the medical field by working closely with nurses and community health workers.
The role of the volunteer includes: :
- Working with health professionals and community health care workers to fight diseases such as TB, HIV/AIDS, and cancer.
- Treating patients and basic patient care.
- Training and mentoring local health care workers on medical issues.
- Educating patients on healthy lifestyles and life practices.
- Providing advice and emotional support to patients' family members.
Volunteers must also be prepared to display a fair amount of initiative in their day to day activities given that volunteers may sometimes have more formal and up-to-date training than local staff. As the volunteer works with local health care practitioners, they will learn about Kenyan health care issues including medical care treatments that are specific to the Kenyan population.
The hospital is strategically located on main roads and are easily accessible by particularly poor slum communities. The hospitals offer inpatient and outpatient services. Most of the common ailments include health screenings, pre-natal health, maternal & child health, nutrition, reproductive health and general medical care.
Dental & Pre Dental
There is a huge need for dental care in Kenya and many people struggle to access basic treatment. In Kenya, with a population of over 44 million people, there are less than 1000 dentist to serve the entire population. This means dental hygiene is a rarity outside privileged urban regions. Most of the patients will go to the dental clinic only because they have pain. Yet, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood and a harbinger of health woes in later years.
In this project, volunteers will be working alongside our Kenyan dental partners providing outreach dental care in schools, rural clinics and local orphanages. The main clinic we partner with is based in Nairobi, near Lavington and next to Kawangware slums area. Surrounded by picturesque acacia trees, the area offers respite from the congestion and hubbub of the capital city.
Pre-dental students, without any dental experience can work as a general volunteer. Pre-dental students can assist the licensed dentists, help with oral health education outreach, and easing the anxiety of incoming patients.
Dental professionals (dentists, dental hygienist, dental students) are welcome and needed in this program. All procedures will be overseen by a local, licensed Kenyan dentist. Volunteers tasks may include:
- Set up of the examination area. Separating instruments and materials according to need.
- Assisting with prophylaxis and fluoride treatments
- Preventive dentistry advocacy: teaching & educating patients on proper cleaning and flossing
Pain management procedures, oral cancer screenings, fillings, sealants and extractions are performed by the local licensed dentists in charge of the clinic. During these procedures’ volunteers will receive a one on one learning experience where the dentist will discuss the procedure and answer questions as they go.
Country info
About Kenya
Kenya Introduction
Are you ready to help people in need, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and culture of a new country and have the experience of a lifetime? With poverty, disease and a lack of skilled providers putting a strain on important services such as health and childcare in developing countries across the globe, there are many corners of the world which rely on the help of volunteer travelers like yourself.
Volunteer in Kenya with A Broader View Volunteers a top-rated non-profit charity organization, which works tirelessly to support our wonderful volunteers and serve the local communities where our volunteer programs are located. Placements in Kenya are based in neighborhoods in Nairobi and cities of Mombasa. Program placements are tailored to the volunteer’s different interests and skill sets, but still allow volunteers time to explore the African local culture and activities during their free time.
The type of programs in Kenya vary widely, offering everything from education to health care. Volunteers interested in working with children can work in a school, day care or support the after-school activities at a local orphanage. Volunteers interested in community development can help with micro-finance work, construction or renovations or work with woman support programs. With thousands of children living and working on the streets, as is so often the case in developing countries like Kenya, our volunteer programs are designed to support the needs of children, disadvantaged teens and woman in desperate need of assistance.
Many of our volunteer abroad programs cater to underprivileged women and children’s care, education and health requirements. Our extensive range of social programs around Nairobi and the neighborhoods near Mombasa.
Volunteering in Kenya is an incredibly rewarding experience. We welcome volunteers of all ages and from all backgrounds to join us. Whether you’re seeking volunteer abroad programs for college students or voluntary work for over 60s, as a trusted non-profit organization which prioritizes the safety of our volunteers, we are the go-to for volunteers across the globe. We also offer customized programs with flexible arrival dates to best suit the needs of the remarkable volunteers we depend on to help us make the world a better place.
If you would like to volunteer in Africa, Kenya is just one of the countries ABV has partnered with, supplying a steady flow of volunteers and providing year-round financial support to local grassroots programs throughout the country. Wherever you decide to volunteer, A Broader View give you the opportunity to participate in meaningful community service work, learn a foreign language, make lifelong friends and discover that one person really can make a difference. Your search for the best volunteer abroad programs ends here – volunteer in Kenya with us and gain A Broader View of the world.
Nairobi Introduction
Volunteer in Kenya: With direct flights now being offered from the USA to Kenya, travel to Nairobi could not be easier. Our volunteer programs are based in Dagoretti, located about 10 miles west of downtown Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. A Broader View Volunteers work at a home-grown level which can forge long lasting change. Most of the volunteer focus is in the Kawangware slum areas which includes hands-on, grassroots-driven placements.
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and is the main travel and cultural hub for Eastern Africa. Nairobi has a plethora of wildlife and is considered the safari capital of Africa. An excellent national park, diverse nightlife, and a vibrant cultural life makes a visit to Nairobi unique. Even with these attributes, like any big large city, Nairobi has its share of problems that range from jammed roads, crime and poverty raging in neighboring slums.
Volunteers will live with a local host family and be welcome as part of the family. Come experience Kenya, broaden your view of the World and volunteer with us!
Your local coordinators
Welcome to Kenya! 🇰🇪. Our names are Jacob and Gilbert and we are your ABV coordinators while you are staying in Kenya Nairobi or Mombasa. Our country has one big city, Nairobi. We will be ready for support 24/7 in case you need to contact us urgently. We will introduce you to your volunteer location and staff. You are most welcome to seek our assistance and don’t hesitate to ask us questions while in country.
You are most welcome to seek our assistance and don’t hesitate to ask us questions while in country.
Reviews & photos
What volunteers say
Kenya, Kirithani
Kaitlyn Duclos
“What was your favorite memory of this trip? My favorite memory from my trip was when the kids were teaching my Kiswahili. I enjoyed bonding…”
Kenya, Africa
Melissa
“What was your favorite memory of this trip? I have so many great memories, but if I had to pick one I would say homework time every night…”
Volunteer Kenya Hannah Sloane Kenya Teaching Program
“Wow, what an unforgettable experience. The week I spent at the program was both challenging and incredibly rewarding.”
Videos from Kenya
Free time
Explore Kenya on your days off
Tour and weekend trips
Once in country our local coordinator can help you find the most reliable and safe tour agencies for weekend trips, you can pay in cash or in most locations with a credit card. These tours are not part of the ABV fees.
Nairobi City Tour
The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyrobi, which translates to "cold water". The phrase is also the Maasai name of the Nairobi river, which in turn lent its name to the city. Nairobi Central Business District is divided into streets.The city tour will offer a deep understanding of the Kenyan cultures and ways of living.
Nairobi National Park Day Trip
Nairobi National park day trip safari tour offers you a chance to see more than 100 species of animals including the lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, rhinos, zebras, gazelles, impala, elands, hartebeests, wildebeests, hyena, jackals, civet cats and many more. There are more animals to see in your Nairobi national park day tour.
The Resilient Women
Visit a rural township in the Ngong Hills to meet a community of women working to overcome poverty and homelessness. In a day-long encounter that goes far beyond the typical tourist experience, you’ll hear women’s stories, join them for lunch, and learn about the traditional rituals of life as a Maasai woman, with round-trip, climate-controlled transfer from Nairobi.
Bomas of Kenya Half-Day Tour
Experience Kenya’s diverse cultures on an afternoon trip to Bomas of Kenya that includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from your Nairobi hotel. Feel the beat of Swahili taarab music, watch Kalenjin warriors perform traditional dances, listen to Embu drumming, and learn about the Kikuyu people’s elaborate circumcision rituals.
Festivals and Festivities
Rusinga Festival
This annual 2 day festival founded by Anne Eboso celebrates and aims to preserve the Suba culture and it is hosted on Rusinga Island in Homabay County. It takes place on the last Thursday and Friday before Christmas and features music, art, cultural sporting activities and cuisine indigenous to the community.
Maralal Camel Derby
The annual camel derby takes place in the middle of the year in Maralal town, attracting local and international visitors. The race is open to professional and amateur camel riders. A 10km cycling race happens concurrently with the derby. Aside from the races there is a cultural show that displays the diversity of the resident communities of Samburu County. This year the festival will take place from August 24th-26th.
Lamu Festival
Lamu Cultural festival, which started in 2001 is the longest running cultural festival in the country. The 3 day festival takes place in November and is meant to give visitors a taste of Swahili life. The activities at the festival include dhow sailing races, donkey races, traditional henna paintings, traditional artisan craft making and competitive Bao games. The Bao games is regarded as one of the oldest games in history with archaeological evidence showing that it has been played in the region for thousands of years.
Shela Hat Contest
Started in 2010, the Shela Hat contest takes place on Peponi beach in Lamu giving locals a chance to show off their creativity as they parade their uniquely hand crafted sun hats. There is no limit to the ingenuity of the contestants as they make use of the material available on the island, be it old cement bags, pieces of coral, shells, palm fronds or water pipes.
Lamu Painters Festival
The concept of the bi-annual festival was created by Herbet Menzer in 2011. It brings together local and international painters to paint the stunning scenery and the people of Lamu Island, temporarily transforming the narrow alleyways of Lamu town into one big art studio.
Lamu Yoga Festival
The event will feature over 150 classes of yoga taught by 26 professional practitioners during the four day festival. Other activities include yoga workshops and meditations, a chance to indulge in Swahili cuisine, sail on a dhow and interact with yogis from all walks of life. The festival activities will take place on Manda Island, Lamu Old Town and Shela Village
Pawa Festival
The annual street festival hosted by PAWA254 takes place in the month of December. The event is a rich kaleidoscope of various visual and performing artists who block an entire street in Nairobi and treat revelers to an afternoon and evening of art.
Lake Turkana Festival (June)
The annual Lake Turkana Festival takes place in the month of June in Loyangalani town on the shores of the Jade Sea. The event is a showcase of the unique cultural diversity of the 14 ethnic communities in Marsabit county through song and dance These are the El Molo, Rendille, Samburu, Turkana, Dassanatch, Gabra, Borana, Kosno, Sakuuye, Garee, Waata, Burji and Somali.
Before you go
Good to know
Meals & Food
Volunteers are usually provided breakfast, lunch and dinner at their accommodation during the week and weekends (read the website for detail description of the meals or ask our staff online). Breakfast typically consists of toast, fruit, eggs, cereal accompanied with milk, tea or coffee. Dinner usually includes: meat (cow, chicken), potato, rice, vegetables, spaghetti and a variety of western food. Volunteers can be away from their accommodation mid-day so they take a lunch bag or they go back home. We recommend budgeting between US$5 and US$10 per day to purchase lunch if you don't return to the host family, let the host family know if you change the lunch plans. If you have specific dietary requirements, our local teams and home-stays can customize to you but be flexible as well.
Start Dates
Most of our programs run year round, you can start any volunteer/internship program on any day. When you apply you will lets know your start and end dates. Our programs run year round and have volunteers arriving almost every day from many different countries.
Since our programs sometimes depend on the local holiday calendar, there are brief occasions when normal programs work is suspended. For example, schools/daycares often close for long winter/summer vacations. During these times, we arrange for alternative work programs that are similar in substance to our ongoing programs, but address the short-term, direct needs of the local communities.
If you would like to arrange your start and end dates around the local holidays, please call us at 1.866.423.3258 or email us at [email protected].
Giving Matters
A Broader View Volunteers work tirelessly year round to support our volunteers, and also to serve the local communities where ABV projects are based. As a tax-exempt 501 c(3) organization A Broader View receive 100% of our funding from volunteer contributions. Through your program fee contribution our non-profit charity organization can operate beneficial humanitarian aid programs which are successful and continuous supported year round.
Local, professional full-time coordinators, placement logistics, airport pick up and departure transportation, arrival orientation, food & local accommodations, are a major part of providing a safe, meaningful volunteer experience. When you join A Broader View, you will receive pre-trip visa and vaccination support, assistance with flights, fundraising planning, through our interactive online volunteer portal. Our local partners not only benefit from volunteers valuable contributions at the project, they benefit financially with year-round monetary support from A Broader View. In the last decade A Broader View has donated over 4.5 million dollars in international aid.
By joining A Broader View you are not only helping to make a difference during your own trip, your impact will last even after you go home.
FAQ
Volunteer information
Volunteer Schedule
Day One: Our local coordinator/staff will give you an orientation and will accompany you to your program. You will be shown how to manage the commute (bus, taxi, walking). You will be introduced to the site director and discuss your role at the project. Volunteers typically work a morning and an afternoon shift each lasting about 3-5 hours.
Weekdays: A typical volunteer day is as follows:
- 7:30 AM Breakfast at the volunteer house/homestay.
- 8:00 AM Volunteers depart, and travel to their project site.
- 8:30 AM to 13:00 PM Volunteer work and a lunch break.
- 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM Language lessons or afternoon volunteer work.
- 18:30-19:30 PM Dinner at the volunteer house/homestay.
Note: This is an example schedule. Volunteer work hours can vary depending on the program and the location.
Evenings: For peace of mind and to ensure the well-being of our volunteers, a nightly curfew of 21:30PM is in place from Sunday to Thursday. Curfew is set at 12:00AM for Friday and Saturday. (All volunteers must comply with their home country’s legal drinking age).
Communication While Overseas
Volunteers have several ways to stay in touch with their family/friends back home and with the ABV local staff while they are overseas. All city/urban program locations have access to internet/cyber cafes which typically charge hourly rates ($1-$2). The majority of ABV guesthouses, homestays have WIFI access (fees apply), and have land line telephone numbers. Even rural program locations have mobile phone service, and small towns nearby with internet facilities. All ABV staff use mobile phones to stay in contact with their volunteers.
Before traveling volunteers should contact their mobile phone provider and ask about international call/texting plans. Volunteers should consider buying a portable wifi device (especially in rural locations). If planning on traveling with your own mobile phone volunteers should look at apps like Skype, FaceTime and WhatsApp to stay connected through messenger or short calls home. Volunteers can rent a wireless phone or buy a cheap throwaway phone once they arrive in-country. In some locations you can do that for less than $50. In fact, your regular carrier may even offer overseas rentals. ABV local staff will assist you and show you where to purchase SIM cards.
Once you arrive in-country and settled in, our ABV staff will help you contact home to let someone know you arrived safely. All volunteers are also given an emergency phone number on their Volunteer Guide/summary, which is available 24/7 to contact ABV staff.
When can I travel?
Easy. Choose the dates that work best for you. Although some programs have date restrictions the majority of our volunteer programs are available year round. Volunteers select their own program start date and complete an online application. Once you have been accepted and dates approved, ABV will ask you to confirm your registration by paying a us$120 included in the overall fee.
Safety and Security
The safety of our volunteers is paramount for A Broader View Volunteers. The majority of ABV Volunteers travel and serve without major incident. However, programs are based in some of the least developed countries and in some of the most remote areas in the world, health, safety, and security risks are an unavoidable part of life and international service. To address these concerns and to safeguard the well-being of our program participants, A Broader View has safety protocols and security procedures for all programs:
- Security: All project sites, local in-country staff and accommodation sites have gone through a rigorous filter and have been hand selected. ABV has spent almost 17 years cultivating and strengthening of our local partnerships & host family relationships. In-country staff visits, daily research of local conditions, as well as weekly checkup of our host families and accommodations are conducted. Site selection is based on criteria including; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; access to communication, transportation, and local markets; availability of adequate housing and living arrangements.
- Pre-Departure Guide: Your ABV account will have a detailed volunteer guide. Volunteers are provided country information, packing lists, customs and language information, and much more. ABV also provides information about visa requirements, vaccinations, climate, weather, and safety and security issues specific to the country.
- Volunteer Summary: A full month before traveling volunteers are provided a detailed account of their volunteer project (including supply/donation list), arrival procedures, emergency contact information, accommodation details and the full name, phone and email of their local ABV Coordinator.
- Overseas Staff and communication: Our local staff support is immeasurable in their professionalism and dedication to the volunteers under their charge. The majority of ABV staff coordinators have been involved since the very start (over 11 years) and are well experienced handling the unexpected such as situations where volunteer students become ill, suffer accidents, are the victims of pick pockets. ABV staff is trained to react in a responsible and levelheaded way when emergencies do arise. They will do whatever is necessary to assure this, whether this means obtaining prompt and appropriate medical attention, embassy intervention or local authorities.
- Host Families and accommodations: Our local volunteer guesthouses, onsite project dorms and host families have been hand-picked. A Broader View accommodation have specific standards for the hygiene, cleanliness, location and comfortable living conditions for our volunteers. Telephone access is available 24/7 and most sites have internet access. Volunteers have to follow the curfew of the host accommodation.
- Arrival Meeting/Orientation: ABV programs provide a customized arrival plan. We can arrange your arrival/pick up at the airport, bus station or local hotel. Start your program with peace of mind, having the local ABV staff meeting you when you arrive in-country. Volunteers are provided orientation before starting their program. Orientation schedules vary from country to country but will include acclimation tours of the local town/city, accommodation neighborhood, geolocation map description, program location, main interesting points in the city or area. Emergency and medical protocols will be discussed and also address safety and security issues specific to the community volunteers live and work in.
- Every staff member of A Broader View is committed to providing volunteers with the support they need to successfully meet the challenges they will face to have a safe, healthy, and productive service. The success of each ABV volunteer is our prime goal. We rely on volunteers to exercise personal responsibility and demonstrate both a keen awareness of the world around them and a willingness to adjust their behavior in a manner that will enhance their safety and well-being. In the end, your efforts will be rewarded with an incredible, unique experience.
The emergency lines are staffed by an A Broader View:
- Communicate late/missed/flight connections during travel days
- Notify a Volunteer of an emergency (e.g. critical illness or death of a family member)
- Respond to family questions about a Volunteer's status (if problem occurring in-country)
ABV in a nut shell
- 501 (c)3 nonprofit USA based organization – you can tax deduct the program fees.
- Available year-round. You choose your own program start and end dates.
- 32 country locations to choose from. Programs available from 1 week up to 3 months in length.
- 245 perfectly balanced projects - experience, price, service.
- 100% cultural immersion including local home-stay and guesthouse accommodations.
- Program fees include airport transportation, orientation, housing/meals, 24/7 in-country support.
- Suitable options for solo travelers, gap year, honeymooners, families, mature travelers & groups.
- Excellent safety record and Platinum rated non-profit organization per Guidestar ABV alumni reviews.
- Between 1500-2000 volunteer per year with a high percentage of repeat volunteers.
Language Options
Fluency in Spanish is not a requirement for the ABV volunteer programs, however on certain programs, volunteer work will be restricted with limited language ability. We recommend that volunteers take advantage of the very affordable language lessons offered exclusively to ABV volunteers by our local team in country. Past volunteers feel that taking these lessons help immensely with day-to-day volunteer work and communicating with local people. language lesson...read more.
Volunteers interested in taking Spanish lessons can arrange these directly with the local coordinator once in country or when applying online. Please note that Spanish lessons are not available to volunteers in some very specific locations. (Lessons fees)
We also recommend to learn some basic spanish prior traveling and/or download the itranslate apps for your phone.