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Volunteer with Kenya Health.

Most Kenya Health volunteers arrive ready to give almost anything a go and are comfortable "going with the flow." Adaptability and the ability to improvise are valuable skills. Our outreach medical clinic trips generally run for 3–4 weeks.

Kenya Health volunteers at a clinic
What to Expect

What can I expect when volunteering?

Due to potential changes in the areas we visit and the time it can take to travel to them, schedules and clinic times may vary. Things don't always run exactly to plan, so adaptability and the ability to improvise are valuable skills.

Clinics are run in various locations around Nakuru. During some trips the team is away for several days doing outreach clinics further afield. This provides a good opportunity to experience some other areas of Kenya.

A Typical Clinic Day

A typical clinic day starts around 8:30am.

8:00 AMBreakfast at accommodation
8:30 AMTravel to clinic location, pick up supplies and local helpers
10:00 AMClinic opens — patient consultations begin
1:30 PMLate lunch provided by locals
2:00 PMContinue clinic operations
3:30 PMClinic closes, pack up equipment
4:00 PMStop in town for late meal or supplies
EveningRe-supply, planning, washing, connecting with family and viewing photos
Life on the Ground

Between the clinics.

Free Days

Free days are spent relaxing, sightseeing, souvenir hunting at the local markets and visiting Bagamoyo bags or on a Safari.

Accommodation

Accommodation is shared basic western style with ensuite shower, toilet and electricity.

Medical & General Volunteers

Most volunteers are nurses, though volunteers from any health field will find their skills useful.

We always need 1 or 2 other helpers to assist with dispensing medicines, setting up, packing up and a multitude of other tasks.

Medical Volunteers

Nurses and healthcare professionals providing direct patient care.

Medical license required
2+ years experience preferred
3–4 week commitment

General Volunteers

Assist with clinic operations, setup, and various support tasks.

No medical background needed
Adaptable mindset
Team player attitude
Let's Work Together

Interested? We'd love to hear from you.

Kenya Health is committed to financing medical consultations and surgery for people who otherwise would have no chance of receiving this much-needed treatment. We need people who can donate time, expertise in the medical or nursing fields, or funds for medical supplies. We would love to have you along!

Kenya Health volunteer with community members
Our Commitment

We facilitate opportunities for Australians and people around the world to provide life-changing care.

Opportunities exist for doctors and nurses with an interest in women's health and paediatrics or general medical care, who can travel to Kenya to help operate health clinics, provide medical treatment, and take part in health promotion and health education activities.