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Springs of Hope Foundation
Basic Information
Address: Lanet, Nakuru, Kenya
Phone Number: 254 719676070
Director: Jennifer Hughes
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Additional Information
Causes Served: Women and children
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: 20 women per classroom. The children and babies also live at our project.
Ages for Volunteer: Over 21. We can accommodate families or youth groups with a chaperone.
Hours of Service: 5
Minimum Hours of Service Required: 5
Days of Service: 5
Languages: English
Languages used as a Medium: English, Swahili
Experience Required:
Our Nakuru, Kenya project provides free vocational training for marginally educated women. We focus on tailoring. The women also learn small business management, money management, parenting skills and healthy lifestyle choices. Volunteers are asked to help with English lessons, computer training, sewing instructions, web page help, grant writing or keeping the younger children occupied during the day while their young mothers attend class. Most of our students, along with their children live at our Nakuru facility. Volunteers live in private rooms at the facility also.
Travel Arrangements:
Applicants will be required to make their own travel arrangements to Nairobi. We can arrange for a taxi to pick up volunteers at the Nairobi airport at the volunteer's expense.
Application Process:
Please email jenniferhughes@springsofhopefoundation.org to apply for a volunteer position.
Visa Requirements:
A visa can be obtained upon arrival. There is a $50.00 US fee.
Program Highlights:
Please visit our web page www.springsofhopefoundation.org
Mission Statement:
Empowering Kenyan women and children through education