VINES KENYA VOLUNTEERS INITIATIVE NETWORK SERVICES KENYA

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profile · synthesized from sources

Networks for Voluntary Services (NVS) Kenya is an in-country partner organization that facilitates international volunteer placements across Kenya. It partners with IVHQ to place volunteers in areas such as special needs care, music education, women's empowerment, and childcare. Volunteers are matched with local projects including schools and care centers, where they provide support in education, therapy, and community development.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Homestay and Cultural Immersion Program

Hosts international volunteers with vetted local families to promote cultural exchange and community integration

Music Education Program

Provides music instruction to children in Kibera through extracurricular classes at KAG Olympic Educational Centre, fostering creativity and engagement

Special Needs Volunteer Program

Places international volunteers at the Ongata Special Home Care and Training Center to support children with disabilities through occupational therapy techniques, daily living activities, and social engagement

Women’s Empowerment and Education Program

Supports vulnerable women and children in Mlolongo through education and childcare initiatives in partnership with Positive Life Kenya

activities · 6 groups

what they do

Volunteer & Fundraising Engagement 1 activity
- Academic Credit and Certification for Volunteers
  
  Provides institutional documentation to verify volunteer placements and hours for students seeking academic credit and issues certificates of volunteering.
School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Community Infrastructure and Resource Development
  
  Facilitates community infrastructure projects, such as the construction of classrooms or chicken coops, and provides essential resources like clean drinking water sources, school supplies, and furniture to improve learning environments and community health.
Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
- Educational Support through Volunteerism
  
  Deploys volunteers to provide teaching support in community and government schools, including general education, music, sports, and special education. This also involves providing resources such as textbooks, exercise books, and school supplies, and supporting infrastructure projects like building libraries and classrooms.
Residential and Therapeutic Care for Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Special Needs Care and Therapy
  
  Provides occupational therapy services and daily care support to children with special needs at centers like Total Rehab Center and Ongata Rongai Special Home Care and Training Center. This includes assistance with feeding, mobility, hygiene, and sensory integration, as well as procuring essential items like beds and mattresses.
International Volunteer Placement in Community Development 1 activity
- Volunteer Placement and Support
  
  Facilitates volunteer placements for individuals and groups in various community and government programs across Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Mombasa. This includes managing transportation, providing cultural orientation, matching volunteers to placements, and offering support for adjustment concerns.
Women's Leadership & Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Women's Empowerment Programs
  
  Engages volunteers in women’s empowerment programs that focus on health education, HIV and AIDS awareness, and economic skill-building to promote self-sufficiency.

relationships · 17

who they work with

Alex Partner — Iron worker who assembled and customized bunk beds for children with special needs at Total Rehab Center.
Bobmil’s Partner — Supplied new mattresses for children at Total Rehab Center.
Cornerstone Christian Church Partner — Moses Mwesh, part of the Volunteer Welfare Team, leads worship at this church in Nairobi.
Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a social media platform to share volunteer stories.
Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share photos and connect with potential volunteers.
IVHQ Partner — In-country partner that facilitated volunteer placement in Kenya.
IVHQ – NVS Partner — Collaborated with VINES KENYA VOLUNTEERS INITIATIVE NETWORK SERVICES KENYA to facilitate volunteer placements in Kenya.
Johnson Government — Staff member of Networks for Voluntary Services who facilitated fumigation services at Total Rehab Center.
K.A G. Olympic Primary School Partner — Education placement partner in Kibera for volunteer assignments.
KAG Olympic Educational Centre Partner — School in Kibera where music education volunteer services were delivered.
Ongata Rongai Special Home Care and Training Center Partner — Hosted volunteers from VINES KENYA VOLUNTEERS INITIATIVE NETWORK SERVICES KENYA to provide occupational therapy services to children with disabilities.
Positive Life Kenya Partner — Host organization for volunteer placements in Mlolongo, including education and women's empowerment programs.
Total Rehab Center Partner — Hosted volunteers from Networks for Voluntary Services Kenya in a special needs care program.
Tumaini Primary School Partner — School in Mlolongo where volunteers provide teaching support in Class 2 and Class 3.
Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter as a social media platform to share volunteer stories.
University of Nairobi Partner — James Omambia, part of the Volunteer Welfare team, graduated with a Bachelor's degree from this university.
networksforvoluntaryserviceskenya.com Partner — Collaborates on volunteer registration, orientation, and placement logistics.