Child of Mercy Orphanage Centre (COMOC) was formed in 2010 and is situated within a half-acre walled plot close to Shelly Beach, and a five minute walk from the Likoni slum area south of Mombasa. It is home to 23 children – boys and girls from ages 5 to 15 years. Before getting here the children had lives without any prospects: they are orphans without a family, neglected and abandoned children who lived on the street or from poor families who could no longer afford to take care of them.

Child of Mercy Orphanage Centre is situated close to Shelly Beach and a five minute walk from the Likoni slum area south of Mombasa across the Likoni Ferry. It is 10 minutes from Timbwani Nursery and Primary School and about half an hour to the large supermarket back across the ferry in Mombasa. The house is set within a half-acre walled plot with poultry area, veg plot and space to play games with the children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

As a volunteer you could assist the local workers take care of the children during their free time, helping them with their homework and playing games with them.

Your work may also include preparing food for the children, general cleaning and washing or even helping the teachers in the Primary and Nursery Schools.

We are very happy if you are willing to organize games and activities for the children, drawing and painting or read-ing to them. On Sundays you could also join them going to church or take them to the beach and go swimming.

If you are interested you may also create your own activities with the children. Any ideas are welcomed and you may have specific skills that you can offer

By staying in the same house with the children, volunteers are completely inte-grated in their lives. As a volunteer you will stay upstairs on the first floor, so you have your own area with separat-ed rooms, shower, flush-toilet, lounge area with balcony and kitchenette with hob and fridge also Wi-Fi available.

During your stay on this project food will be provided by your host family, volunteer will be provided with three meals a day (break fast, lunch and dinner, food will be prepared by the host with the help of volunteers. Most foods are locally made and fresh produced.

There will be opportunities to visit a local market, visit Vasco Da gama, Diani Beach, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Tiwi beach, Malindi, and many other things in Mombasa, hippo point in Kisumu, and visit the islands in Kisumu, Impa-la Park. And many other historical place around the country.

You'll need to meet certain requirements, including age, health, and attitude. You'll also need a passport and visa to enter the country.

1. Age: You must be at least 18 years old (if you are below 18 years you need written consent from a guardian), or the age required by your program ;

2. Language: You should be able to speak at least basic English, or the language required by your program ;

3. Passport: You'll need a valid passport to enter Kenya ;

4. Visa: You'll need a Single Entry Visa or tourist visa to volunteer in Kenya ;

5. Travel insurance: You'll need to have travel and health insurance ;

6. Background check: You may need to provide a criminal background check report ;

7. Vaccinations: You may need to get certain vaccinations before entering Kenya ;

8. Training: You may need to participate in training provided by your organization ;

9. You should also be open-minded, flexible, and patient, and willing to step outside your comfort zone ;

10. A positive attitude towards independent progress of others ;

11. A willingness to adapt to local conditions

Arrival Terminal - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi.

Orientation : an orentation meeting will take place in Nairobi before the beginning of the project.

Day 1: Arrival and pick up from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi, Kenya and transfer to host family home or hostel.

Day 2: Morning: registration and start of orientation. About 4 hours lecture at the home of your host. Topics covered during orientation lecture will include East African culture, history, customs, politics, geography, and necessary health precautions, and various other topics, such as the diversity of Kenyan life. Afternoon is free for exploring rural Kenyan life and getting to know your host family.

Additional requirements :

1. Some programs may have additional requirements, such as a registration fee or program fee ;

2. Medical volunteers may need to provide college enrollment documents ;

3. Volunteers working with children may need to provide a criminal background check report.

Duration of the project : 1-6-12 months. The program runs in January-June and July-December.

Participation fee : 450 Euros per months (12 months).

The project fee or extra fee includes airport pick up, airport transfer, food, accommodation and host, transport from Nairobi to the project and back to Nairobi after the project, city tour, 2 days host In Nairobi on your arrival and last day after the project, 24 hours Agape Centre Of Hope Office Support and project monitoring.