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WORKCAMPS INFO & COST

Our Workcamps 2008

DVA selected partners and projects in some of the most affected areas (Nakuru, Naivasha, Eldoret and Kisumu)

 
Project code Location Date Activities Places
DVA/IDP/1/O8 Nakuru July Distribution of materials / activities with children / teaching / counseling and awareness raising / reporting

Rehabilitation of buildings and environment /

Peace promotion / assistance to community and health workers / water tank construction / poultry housing etc.
    		 Free
DVA/IDP/2/O8 Naivasha August Free
DVA/IDP/3/O8 Eldoret September Free
DVA/IDP/4/O8 Kisumu December Free

PROJECT COST
APPLICATION AND PROGRAM FEE

WORKCAMP FEE: € 250
INTERNSHIP FEE: € 350

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Volunteers, interns and cultural tourist must be at least 18 years of age by the time the project starts, unless a specific project states otherwise.

PROJECT PLACEMENT FEES 2008

DVA is a voluntary, non-profit organization so we need to charge each volunteer a Project Placement fee.
The fee is of € 250 and covers:
• 1 day orientation in Nairobi
• Transfer to and from the project location
• Food and accommodation during the camp
• Certificates of participation
• Contribution to office administration.
• Solidarity fund for local volunteers and community projects

PAYMENT CONDITIONS

50 Euros is payable to DVAs account as a application/commitment fee. This fee does not apply to those individuals being sent by organisations(sending organisations/partners).

After a volunteer’s application has been received and accepted the student volunteer will pay remaining participation fee of € 200 Payment is to be made upon arrival in Kenya during orientation day.

All applications for our programmes should be submitted to the DVA 2 weeks prior to the start of program.

A special program fee discount is offered to organized groups interested in participating.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

If for any reason a participant decides to cancel a confirmed application, they should inform DVA immediately so that a replacement can be found. If you have to cancel your application, please let us know immediately. Once placed on a project of your choice, you will not be entitled to a refund of your Project Placement fee, apart from in exceptional cases. However, if we are unable to place you on a project, we will refund your fee.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Volunteers will be adequately informed on the project they will be involved in before they set out to leave their country and will be sent a work plan for the duration of their stay in Kenya along with contact details.

• We advice our volunteers to arrive two (2) day’s prior to commencement of the work camp/program to be attached to since orientation will be done a day before travel to the campsite/base. All participants are required to participate in the orientation unless on very special cases where a volunteer notified the office.

• During free time volunteers can organize safaris/trips i.e. picnics, hiking, mountain climbing, visit to parks/caves e.t.c depending on the recreational activities existing in the area. Travel cost during free time/social excursion and other related expenses like accommodation outside camp/base will be the volunteer’s responsibility.

• Volunteers should appreciate the local way of living (modest living conditions) like food, accommodation and the culture of host community.

• All DVA volunteers are certified at the end of each program deployed, upon request we write recommendation letters to participants.

During free time volunteers can organize safaris/trips i.e. picnics, hiking, mountain climbing, visit to parks/caves e.t.c depending on the recreational activities existing in the area. Travel cost during free time/social excursion and other related expenses like accommodation outside camp/base will be the volunteer’s responsibility.

• Volunteers should appreciate the local way of living (modest living conditions) like food, accommodation and the culture of host community.

• All DVA volunteers are certified at the end of each program deployed, upon request we write recommendation letters to participants.

Non-discrimination statement: Development Volunteers Africa (DVA) welcomes all International Volunteers and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

 

 

 

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH DVA

• To understand development and the 3rd world countries, opportunities and challenges faced by the country placement. We encourage you to use this understanding to raise awareness of international development issues.

• To experience the African rhythm of life and get the best of
intercultural exchange

• To learn new practical skills while imparting your knowledge / experience.

• To promote the spirit of voluntarism as you work in a multi-cultural and voluntary workforce offering a positive and practical way of breaking down social and religious barriers and fostering understanding while assisting in the project deployed.

• To practice and put skills and vocations in to good use while at the
same time gaining valuable experience.

• To awaken greater self knowledge compassion, flexibility patience while working with people from different parts of the world.

• To support community development for a better tomorrow

• An opportunity to travel as a volunteer cum responsible tourist / promote ethical tourism we offer our volunteers opportunity a chance to tour our country during free time.

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