Volunteer in
KENYA
Transform Your Life While Making A Difference
Do you dream of
➤ traveling to Africa,
➤ experiencing a new culture
➤ and making a real difference in the world?
Then look no further.
Our volunteer programs are tailor-made for open-minded individuals who are eager to expand their horizons, challenge common misconceptions and gain invaluable knowledge, skills & real-world experiences.
Explore Our Volunteer Programs
Beneficiary Household Visits - Social Work
Engage in case work, household assessments and family tracing.
Physical Wellness - Kisumu Children's Remand Home
Facilitate yoga and other types of wellness sessions for youth.
Life Skills Sessions at Primary & Secondary Schools
Facilitate life skills sessions and share your story as a tool for change.
Creative Arts & Crafts - Korando Educational Centre
Hold space for creative expression of primary school children.
Sports for Wellness for Partners
Organize physical wellness sessions for partner organizations.
Nyalenda Young Stars Football Club
Coach football as a tool for social empowerment.
Swimming Lessons - Korando Educational Centre
Teach swimming lessons to primary school children.
Weekly Life Skills Session - St. Williams Primary
Facilitate regular life skills sessions at a neighboring school.
English Class - Kisumu Children's Remand Home
Teach regular English classes to the youth at the Remand Home.
Kisumu City Fire Station - Emotional Wellness
Support first-responders with emotional wellness sessions.
Youth Upliftment Mentorship Program - High Schools
Develop your public speaking skills during full-school presentations with over 500 children.
Music lessons - Korando Educational Centre
Teach primary school children how to play musical instruments.
Case Conference - Kisumu Children's Remand Home
Join alongside our social work team at the partners roundtable.
Develop new Life-Skills Sessions - Office HQ
Work alongside our youth programs team to develop new type of sessions for our programs.
Girls Football Team - Nyalenda Young Stars
Coach the first girls football team from the Nyalenda slums.
Team Building Sessions for Local Organizations
Facilitate team building days alongside our team.
Danielle Fahey
Student, United States
“Better Me is an amazing organization! Torsten is so helpful and the Korando Educational Center is incredible; extremely welcoming and caring people all around. This project changed my life and I cannot wait to go back!!!”
Read what former volunteers say
Davide Casavecchia
Builder, Italy
“Even when the day was wearisome, because there is always something to do, in the evening, when you sit around the table with everyone, you feel happy. And it’s amazing to share this experience with those other extraordinary volunteers, which don’t hold back on anything, even helping me with my English just like those 2 wonderful women, Tania and Georgia, are doing.”
Mareile Thies
Scientist, Germany
“I recommend everyone to try what I’ve been doing – it is fantastic! Teaching the Children in the Korando Educational Center is an experience that I will cherish forever.”
Martina Scuka
Finance, Italy
“I simply feel part of the Korando family and I have experienced and share it’s values. Close to me I have my orange booklet with lots of notes. I’m sure I will start writing stories. I do not want to forget this great experience!”
Leticia Prada
Teacher, Spain
“Since the first day we arrived to Kisumu I have felt like home. Mama Dolfine, the extraordinary woman who runs the amazing Korando Educational Centre, the kids, the teachers, the team and the other volunteers welcomed us warmly with songs and dancing. It was one of the sweetest moments we have ever experienced. We were so excited and happy that we didn't know what to do! I couldn't believe we were already there. My dream had become true!”
Justin Cole
Student, United States
“While the first five months studying abroad were an entirely new and eye-opening experience on their own, my last month, which I had the privilege of spending with Better Me, located near Kenya’s third largest city, Kisumu, profoundly affected me in ways I could never have foreseen.”
Angela Frial
Teacher, Spain
“Without any doubt, “Korando Educational Center” has changed my life forever. I will never be the same after my experience there. I went to Kisumu with the idea of helping, teaching, and giving the children as much as I can, and I came back to Madrid with more things learnt than I taught. I have been a student of the subject of life. I would never have thought that someone can learn that much in only 4 weeks.”
Georgia Bagnell
Student, Australia
“At first I found it odd that Torsten and Simon only responded to Torsty or Simmy (haha). But looking past that, my 4 weeks at Korando was the best experience. From the moment you wake up your day is filled with love, happiness and of course a little bit of chaos (the good kind). The friendships and memories I have because of Better Me are ones I’ll cherish forever.
If you’re tossing up your decision between Better Me and other projects, I’d definitely recommend Better Me! You will get a real insight into the ‘African culture’ and the friendships and relationships you build with Mama, the team, the children and other volunteers will inspire you in many ways. Missing you all, love Cho Cho.”
Celeste Botha
Team Manager, South Africa
“Had the most wonderful time here. I felt home immediately, and the love received felt unconditional. Mama Dolfine is one amazing woman and I was inspired by her story and words of wisdom. So proud of Torsten and the volunteers for helping her achieve her dream of helping the community. Would visit again in a heart beat!”
Nicky Gabriels
Student, Belgium
“Amazing project with great, inspiring people and unbelievably sweet and respectful children. It’s a small organisation, which means that your personal contribution will make a real difference. You will sure have an unforgetable experience here!”
Freda WanSun
Student, China
“I feel that my soul and my heart grew a lot in Africa. They say it’s the experiences you had that define you, not your material possessions. The volunteer experience in Africa with Better Me is one of those, and I really cherish it.”
Pablo Penin
Police officer, Spain
“I hadn’t gone and i was missing them already. I had one of the best experience in my life with the children, Mama Dolfine and my friend Torsten who is doing an amazing labour there! Everyone was so nice with me that now i have a piece of Africa in my heart forever! Miss you all!”