The VFA Volunteerism Project has seen the linkage and visitation by hundreds of foreign volunteers to East Africa, and the organization of 41 Volunteering in Communities (ViC) activities. As a result, 55 CBO’s and projects have benefited from technical advice by VFA Volunteers, while development has been achieved in 20 villages across East Africa. In Tharaka, Kenya the ViC concept has seen the building of 1 community dispensary, 2 bridges and 1 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre. In Mpanga, Uganda, ViC has enabled the construction of 5 water collection points within Mpanga forest, and 1 sustainable brick making project at Lufuka location. Achievement of this has been through thanks to support from our European partners in UK (Praktikawelten and Voluntary Services Overseas) and through citizens in many world countries who have a passion for helping those in need.

VFA staff with volunteers from UK

Community members trenching a water way for community crop irrigation in drier parts of Tharaka, Kenya.

 

Volunteer with VFA in East Africa

Are you the right age? Are your qualifications and experience likely to be appropriate? Would you be able to spend up to two years in East Africa? Are you resourceful and open to new ways of learning? Would you be willing to share the living conditions of those around you? Would you be able to adapt to a different culture and lifestyle?

Be part of the team making a difference in the villages of East Africa.. To learn more about volunteering with VFA please ask for our Volunteer policy, Volunteer fees, Available volunteer positions and Organizations volunteer request form.