Volunteer Information

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

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.

What can I expect when volunteering for Kenya Health?

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A Typical Clinic Day

Daily Schedule

A typical clinic day starts around 8:30am after breakfast

8:00am

2:00pm

Breakfast at accommodation

8:30am

Travel to clinic location, pick up supplies and local helpers

10:00am

Clinic opens - patient consultations begin

1:30pm

3:30pm

Late lunch provided by locals

Continue clinic operations

4:00pm

Clinic closes, pack up equipment

Stop in town for late meal or supplies

Evening

Re-supply, planning, washing, connecting with family and viewing photos

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 onsuite shower, toiler and electricity

Medical and General Volunteers

Most Kenya Health 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

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

Kenya Health is committed to financing medical consultations and surgery for people who otherwise would have no chance of receiving this much-needed treatment. 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.

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!