Build a classroom in a Rural School
This DWC project will enhance a school facility and create a positive learning environment essential for students in the rural region of Naro Moru. The focus of this team is on building a classroom and contributing to general school improvements.
Children must walk long distances in a semi-arid, very dry environment to get to school where classrooms are made from old lumber with dirt floors. The children lack a feeding programs, and water is also an issue because there is limited access to rainwater harvesting systems. Your volunteer contribution support the ongoing commitment of DWC to improve the learning environments of these children as requested by the local community. We hope create a school with a healthy learning environment these children are proud to walk to.
In Kenya
- Agriculture supports 75% of the Kenyan population.
- Nationwide enrollment in primary education is 93% in Kenya, but secondary enrollment is closer to 53%.
Volunteer to make a difference in rural KenyaA Typical Workday in Kenya
DWC’s Kenyan partner, ACCESS (Action Crew on Community Environment for Sustainable Services) Kenya, is a non-profit group based out of Naro Moru village at the base of Mount Kenya. This organization is focused on education and protecting the environment, as well as raising awareness of the problems that come with deforestation. DWC volunteers will be immersed in the village culture, with many locals jumping to lend a helping hand.
In general, expect to work 6-8 hours per day. BrAfter breakfast, the team is transported to the project site (by private bus) .There will be lunch in the middle of the day, which is provided by our host partner. Your workday will end around 4:00 pm. You will be transported back to your hotel for an evening filled with a dinner out, cultural experiences, team bonding or R&R.
Your group will be led by a trained DWC team leader and will be working with a local site supervisor, translator and laborers to complete this project. The worksite will have various types of task to support all skill and strength levels of your team. No building experience is necessary, but a desire to connect with the locals and pitch in as you can is one of the best parts of DWC projects.
This trip includes all accommodations, airport pickup/drop off, in-country transportation and 3 meals a day for the duration of the trip dates.
Visit the Masai Mara National Reserve on a Safari
After your DWC volunteer work you may wish to continue to enjoy the beauties of Kenya by embarking on an unforgettable adventure with a safari in Kenya, where the heart of Africa’s wildlife comes alive. From the iconic Maasai Mara, known for its incredible wildebeest migration, to the vast, sweeping plains of Amboseli, offering breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is a haven for nature lovers. Encounter the “Big Five” — lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos — in their natural habitat, guided by expert rangers who ensure an immersive and safe experience. Whether you’re on a game drive, walking safari, or hot air balloon ride, Kenya’s rich landscapes and diverse wildlife promise a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Make memories that last forever and discover why Kenya is the ultimate safari destination.
Trip Details
Each trip is coordinated by DWC with the help of a Team Leader, who has travelled with DWC previously, is First Aid Certified, and has completed a Criminal Record Check. Your Team Leader will liaise with DWC and ensure all your questions are answered. Your Team Leader will handle all team finances through the trip and travel with you to ensure the best possible travel and volunteer experience for their team! They also facilitate fun, cultural experiences where possible, ensuring group cohesion. See your Team Leader Biography here:
Andy Clark
Andy Clark is a retired Construction Project manager, who spent his working career running construction sites or multiple construction sites in the UK.
He managed to retire “early” in July 2021, since then he wondered how he had time to work…
He has 3 grown up children and one beautiful (yes, of course biased) grand daughter who was born in August 2021 and a new grandson who is just as lovely born in April 2024. He and his wife (Lynn) moved into a brand new house and new area in 2021 and his time is now taken up with walking, weekends away (they bought a motorhome in April 2024), golf, making changes to their new house and thinking about his next trip for DWC.
Andy has been volunteering since 2007 and to date, if he has the numbers right, been involved with 12 different trips, and helped in the construction of 25 houses and the refurbishment of a school in the Philippines. He is passionate about both homelessness and poor housing which is why he likes to support and take part in volunteering for DWC. Andy also volunteers as a Project Officer for DWC.
Travel Light Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Carbon offsets are used to compensate for the greenhouse gasses that we create through certain activities, such as flying. For every tonne of carbon released into the atmosphere, an ‘offset’ is a carefully designed project that absorbs or stores the equivalent CO2 emissions. You can choose to offset your own flight, your whole family’s, or do this as a gift for a friend.
Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Joy
Volunteer Program Manager