Volunteers joining this teaching Project in Kenya will support with the teaching of different subjects in Kenyan Primary School. Please note that Kenyan school holidays occur in April, August, and from late November to the end of December. No teaching will be available during these times however during this period volunteers will be placed in childcare programs. Classes at schools in Kenya can be large and under-resourced. Teaching volunteers provide invaluable support by lightening the load for local staff and contributing to the education of the students. International volunteers are sought after as teachers for their ability to introduce different languages, cultures and ideas to students who may not otherwise have had the opportunity to learn about them. When you volunteer on the Teaching project in Kenya you'll be adding value to the local community, while also developing personally and professionally by: • Improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged students • Helping students develop life skills in a safe place • Learning about Kenya's education system • Developing your communication skills • Gaining teaching experience • Immersing yourself in Kenya's diverse culture PLACEMENT PROFILE The Adkins Preparatory School is a kindergarten project located in Eastern part of Nairobi Soweto, Kayole. The school is community-based and was established in the year 2004 in response to the needs of the orphans and vulnerable children in Kayole. The project started with two children who had been abandoned by their parents. They were then rescued by the area district officials, and brought to the founder's house who resides around Soweto slums. It hosts around 63 children both boys and girls. They school runs from Preschool to Grade 8 i.e. children are of n the ages of 3 years to 13 years.

Volunteer teachers are a precious resource and always welcome. Volunteer teachers can assist with subjects such as mathematics, science, geography, social studies, history, business education, English, art, and music. In this program, volunteers teach the classes on their own or assist the current teachers. Volunteers are welcome to bring in their own ideas to the classroom as well to make it more engaging and fun to study. In addition, volunteers can organize playing with the children and organizing extra-curricular outdoor activities and games

The volunteer will live in a host family that is about 30 minutes’ drive to the project site and will commute with a public bus at a cost of about 0.60 cents euros per day. The host family will provide breakfast and dinner and volunteers will get lunch at the project.

Nairobi, Kenya's capital, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan hub situated at 5,500 feet in south-central Kenya, 140 km south of the equator. It is the only city worldwide with a national park, offering unique wildlife viewing against a backdrop of city skyscrapers, along with bustling shopping, diverse dining, and rich cultural experiences. Here are some leisure & tourist activities: • Urban Wildlife Safaris: Nairobi National Park is just 7 km from the city center, offering views of lions, giraffes, and rhinos with the skyline behind them. • Animal Sanctuaries: Visitors can visit the Giraffe Centre to feed giraffes or the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see orphaned baby elephants. • Nature Escapes: The Karura Forest in the north provides scenic walking/biking trails, while the Nairobi Safari Walk offers a closer look at local fauna. • Culture: Key sites include the Karen Blixen Museum, Bomas of Kenya (traditional village performances • Dining & Entertainment: The city is a major foodie hotspot, offering everything from traditional Nyama Choma (roasted meat) to international cuisine, especially in areas like Westlands.