Abandoned Baby Childrens home in Kenya for volunteers. Volunteer with orphans in Kenya.


		Volunteer in Children's home for orphan babies. Central Kenya , Mombasa or Nairobi. Optional HIV outreach program to visit slum based families on Nairobi project. (Extra Fees apply) (North of Nairobi and also this project can be based in Mombasa & Nairobi at their satellite orphanages.) The homes are situated in Nyeri town, Central Province. Mombasa and Nairobi.. It is at Nyeri in central Kenya where the old home of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts is found. Against this background of history and beauty are economic problems and the inevitable poor who have been driven into an impossible position that has created a mountain of social needs. Not least is the AIDS pandemic, resulting to children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Hence the HOME TRUST has risen as in other places to address this problem by bringing hope in place of abandonment through the acquisition of a property to serve as a haven in the storm of these young lives. The home opened its doors to vulnerable children in August 2006 and admits children below six months, with priority given to those who are HIV positive. Severely malnourished or children needing special medical care are transferred to the main home in Kilimani, Nairobi which is registered as a private medical clinic. With support from the local community, Children Officers, police and the hospitals, the New Life Home Trust – Nyeri team will give many children an equal opportunity to life, as are other children in the society.	Out reach program only available in Nairobi. We cover in our fee. Airport transfers Breakfast / Evening meals. Local fees Support to project Induction Local staff support Quality accommodation. Email for full details and too check availability.
		The daily tasks in the home are centred around the demanding care of these very young children's and babies. Feeding them, changing them and keeping them active with toys and giving them love and attention at this crucial early stages of life. Volunteer can also help with the preparation of food and clearing up after feeding times and helping get them to sleep. The children being so young need the same care an attention that anyone would give to their own children. Many of the babies are transferred from hospitals where they have been abandoned or the parent has died from HIV. Some are admitted with no knowledge of their background too. Most babies admitted who have been born form HIV positive parents however do not always have HIV. Most of the babies arrive malnourished and often ill where the home, volunteers and staff care for them in everyway possible. Since the first year of operations the homes have placed a great emphasis upon placing the babies in adoptive families. As much as the TRUST seeks to give the children a full-life through its care programme, "we believe that God's ultimate desire is the placing of the desolate, abandoned or orphaned child in its own family". This ethos has been fulfilled in over 70% of its babies and infants being placed with adoptive families. The majority of the remaining children have either returned to their biological families who have later claimed them or have for medical reasons remained in one of the TRUST'S long-term family homes. HIV Outreach details: The AIDS program is implemented for 3 days a week. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. In a typical week a volunteer would join our team of caregivers in visiting the clients in their slum homes. Since the program does not have a vehicle, the caregivers travel by public buses. So in a day they could visit 7 to 8 clients then call it a day. It is the home visits that necessitate the kind of support the program will offer to that household. For some it could be food support, for others it could be schooling needs for their children, house rent etc. The caregivers use that opportunity when they visit to counsel the clients and sometimes offer them emotional support. The home provide an opportunity for volunteers to work alongside our teaching staff. For those interested cooking and laundry of children clothes is something they could help with. The boys love soccer, anyone with good sporting skills would enjoy sporting activities with the children. This program can be added in at an extra cost.
		People willing to offer compassion, skills and support. This placement would best suit someone looking for a chance to do some good away from home and cities. It would also suit groups of two to six people with a wish to effect a major and positive change in the lives of truly destitute babies. Experience with handling young children would also be of great benefit although being warm, adaptable and have a love for young children is paramount. The trip can be perfectly combined with a holiday. For instance, an individual could volunteer at the home for three weeks then take on a holiday safari for a week at a special cost. You could combine this with a second month at a clinic where we have a placement. Volunteers are expected to take part in all duties to help staff in this location. Tasks included washing by hand, sweeping and helping cooking and other jobs that form an essential part of the running of these placements. Potential volunteers must understand this prior to booking. Be ready for a warm welcome and lots of fun.
		This placement comes with superior or standard accommodation.( enquire for latest prices for both) The luxury accommodation you will stay at is in a secure location complete with staff and cooks who will attend to your needs. Your room is en-suite and you have use of the patio and vast tropical gardens to relax in your spare time with incredible views over the valleys. Transport is also covered for your daily trips to the children's home. This placement would suit more mature and professional volunteers as local activities are restricted due to its location. (host family house shown on pictures below) Standard accommodation is in a comfortable, secure local family house. The Mombasa and Nairobi locations are open to all age groups.
		The Children’s home is an ideal placement for those looking for places to initiate projects that would strike a positive and immediate effect to a needy person’s life for long period of time. Its a great opportunity to have an impact on babies who really have no hope. One must be prepared to face hash realities of life, with regard to the levels of need and sufferings. In return the children will give you a rewarding and memorable time you will never forget. The staff are also very warm and welcome help where they will offer you much friendship and assistance. The area is safe and simply stunning and our host family accommodation is better than most volunteer companies can offer. For those willing to spend their days caring for baby orphans and who really want to make a difference but value your own comforts, this is for you.
		The home in central Kenya is situated 45 minutes away from Nyeri town, where it is possible to find all things modern – from Internet to pubs and five star safari clubs. Nyeri sits just a couple of hours drive north of Nairobi where you would fly into and have your induction. This part of the country has a beautiful topography that is well covered by tall and green trees that gives a perfect setting for bird watching, or evening walks. For the adventurous, Mt Kenya is only an hour away, thus an attempt to climb to any of its three peaks would be a fulfilling move. Besides that, most of us would visit Meru reserve that is famous for Joy and George Adamson's hand rearing and releasing of animals. The famous lioness 'Elsa', whom most of us know from the film 'Born Free' The area is rain forested so game spotting is hard and an easier alternative is Aberdare a few hours away, or Samburu where you are likely to spot the elusive Leopard. The other homes in Nairobi and Mombasa are close to shops and everything else convenient. .

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