What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"The children were the most memorable part of the trip. I taught conversational English to 8-12 year olds who were all extremely eager to learn and we had a lot of fun together! I shouldn't forget to mention my housekeeper Monica's cooking; real Kenyan food in a real Kenyan village!" (Amy Attas)

Nakuru is Kenya's fourth biggest town and is about 160km from Nairobi. It's fairly laid-back and modern with relatively good transport, and is well linked to the rest of the country. Facilities are good, with several banks, internet cafes, tour operators and small hotels. Water and electricity may occasionally cut out, but in general they will be available.

Due to the nature of the centers, life at either of the centers will be varied and full. Your role will almost certainly involve an element of teaching usually English, but also math, health education, or any other areas that you can contribute to. In order to give the older children some more practical skills, there may well be the opportunity for vocational guidance, such as carpentry or arts and crafts for selling on. In the past volunteers have become involved with knitting projects and have even assisted in cooking meals, alongside the standard teaching roles. Volunteers will also find they become a role model figure, and offer friendship and confidence to such disadvantaged children.

Some of the children are at the center all the time while others go out to school during the day & return for lunch (from midday to 1.00pm). If you work over the weekends you will be able to get more involved in the extra-curricular activities. During the school holidays (April, August and December) the children will be at the center all day.