Volunteer/ Internship Opportunities
We are currently seeking the assistance of people with knowledge and experience in the following areas:
If you have a skill which you think would be of assistance to our organisation or our projects and are willing to donate your time we would love to hear from you! You can help from home, or by coming to visit us out in the dust of Taveta.
Please note we are a small organisation and hosting volunteers is not our priority therefore we do not offer a structured volunteer program. Your activities will be based on your skills and abilities and where they fit within our organizations current priorities. You may be the only volunteer on the project and you may find it lonley at times.
Field Volunteer Positions are short term ranging from a minimum of 2 weeks to 1 month.
The type of volunteer we are looking for is: patient, flexible, hardworking, able to work in a team and independently, able to adapt to new surroundings and situations, doesn't mind 'doing it tough' for awhile, has a positive "can do" attitude and an excellent sense of humour, is a good communicator, sensitive to cultural differences, has a thick skin, and of course is not overly sensitive to sun and dust exposure. Your program will be tailored to your skills and interests and the length of time you can spend with us as well as our current organisational priorities - which will always come first!
Field Internship Positions require a 3-6 month commitment to the project. They are ideally suited to students looking to gain some professional 'in field' experience. Your position will be based on your study background and the unique skills and attributes you bring with you. You must be committed, hard working, patient, flexible have excellent intercultural communication skills, be capable of working independently and to a tight budget.
Cost
If your application is successful, we can take care of your basic needs while your on the project for $200 USD per week for volunteers or $700 USD per month for interns.
Price includes:
What is NOT included:
Only suitable candidates will be accepted. To begin your application process please send a cover letter outlining your areas of interest and you CV to julie@tsavopride.org or for more information please contact us below.
We are currently seeking the assistance of people with knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Fashion/ jewellery design & technique
- Hydrology/ water harvesting
- Conservation Research
- Agriculture/ Agroforestry in areas of drought
- Tourism marketing
- Alternative energies
- Permiculture
- Sustainable building techniques
- Fundraising & proposal writing
If you have a skill which you think would be of assistance to our organisation or our projects and are willing to donate your time we would love to hear from you! You can help from home, or by coming to visit us out in the dust of Taveta.
Please note we are a small organisation and hosting volunteers is not our priority therefore we do not offer a structured volunteer program. Your activities will be based on your skills and abilities and where they fit within our organizations current priorities. You may be the only volunteer on the project and you may find it lonley at times.
Field Volunteer Positions are short term ranging from a minimum of 2 weeks to 1 month.
The type of volunteer we are looking for is: patient, flexible, hardworking, able to work in a team and independently, able to adapt to new surroundings and situations, doesn't mind 'doing it tough' for awhile, has a positive "can do" attitude and an excellent sense of humour, is a good communicator, sensitive to cultural differences, has a thick skin, and of course is not overly sensitive to sun and dust exposure. Your program will be tailored to your skills and interests and the length of time you can spend with us as well as our current organisational priorities - which will always come first!
Field Internship Positions require a 3-6 month commitment to the project. They are ideally suited to students looking to gain some professional 'in field' experience. Your position will be based on your study background and the unique skills and attributes you bring with you. You must be committed, hard working, patient, flexible have excellent intercultural communication skills, be capable of working independently and to a tight budget.
Cost
If your application is successful, we can take care of your basic needs while your on the project for $200 USD per week for volunteers or $700 USD per month for interns.
Price includes:
- Accommodation
- Basic food & drinking water supply
- Project related transport
- In country project orientation & training, including tour of the sights of Taveta
- Introductory Kiswahili lessons
- Airport Pick up/ drop off (Interns only)
What is NOT included:
- Airfare
- Travel/ medical insurance
- Medication/ Immunisations
- Entry Visa
- Airport Pick up/Drop off (not included for short term Volunteers but we can help to arrange)
- Phone/ internet usage
- Snacks & beverages
- Weekend activities/safaris
- Personal Transport
- Spending money
Only suitable candidates will be accepted. To begin your application process please send a cover letter outlining your areas of interest and you CV to julie@tsavopride.org or for more information please contact us below.
