CEREBRAL PALSY SOCIETY OF KENYA

Cerebral Palsy Society of Kenya (CPSK) is a charitable Organisation working towards the improvement of the welfare of children/persons afflicted by Cerebral Palsy (C.P) in the Country. The organisation has been operating as a society since in 1996 has remained steadfast in its endeavour to enable as many children/person as possible live more fulfilling lives.

Being a charitable Organization, CPSK relies wholly on support from well-wishers and other people of goodwill for its upkeep. Today, the organisation caters for over 350 children/persons who benefit directly from therapy and rehabilitation services that are offered at extremely subsidized fees.

MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

The volunteers will be expected to perform the following services;

Rehabilitation
Provision of therapy
Provision of assistive devices
Special Needs Education
Psycho social Services
Creation and enhancement of awareness
Promotion of legislative policy and other measures to improve the welfare
Resource mobilization
Economic Empowerment
LANGUAGE

English is the official language of the work camp.

FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION

Volunteers will stay in host family for the first and last day of the project. Volunteers will prepare and share meals together. Volunteers need to carry a sleeping mat, sleeping bag and mosquito net.

ORIENTATION

Orientation will begin in the morning of the 9th of April at KVSO offices or hostels and you will be picked up from accommodation and taken to the orientation will be conducted will be conducted by our local staff in Nairobi and cover everything you need to know about your project placement.

Introduction to Kenyan customs, language and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Kenya, introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.

LEISURE ACTIVITY

Major attraction for your leisure time in the park is; the black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elands and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Other attractions include; the ivory burning site monument, Nairobi safari walk, the orphanage and the walking trails.

ARRIVAL TERMINAL

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

PROJECT FEE

250 EURO (Monthly) which includes project work, housing, all Meals, transport from the airport and to the project site, and 24 hours on side staff support.