Volunteer

The more we give, the happier we feel. Whilst volunteers play an essential part in helping us grow the awareness and support for the charity, it can also give you a great sense of pride and identity.

StopGap Kenya gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a Kenyan community and deliver essential work through teaching, sport and childcare. Whether it’s a two week or two month stop gap, we have all types of affordable and exciting projects for you to join.

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Affordable fees
Superior support – our experienced team in the UK and Kenya will ensure you feel supported throughout your trip.
Responsible projects - we’re dedicated to ensuring that our projects are responsibly run and have sustainable positive impacts.
Safety-first - you can feel confident that you are placed in trustworthy projects that have been screened by our local teams.
New friendships – you will always be in the company of friendly locals and like-minded volunteers who will quickly become your life-long friends.
Epic weekend adventures - you’ll have your weekends free to explore Kenya and we can advise and help book any activities.

What's NOT included?

Visa, flights, travel insurance, DBS checks or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.

Sports placement

If you are someone who has a passion for sports but would prefer not to spend all of your time teaching in a classroom, this project will be well suited to you! Read more

Teaching placement

If you are an aspiring teacher or you have a genuine interest in primary education, then this is the placement for you. Read more

Childcare placement

Provide much-needed assistance in either our partner orphanage, Bodeni slum nursery or one of our Early Child Development (ECD) classes. Read more

Latest

Covid-19 emergency lunchbox appeal

Kenya is currently suffering from one of the most restrictive lockdowns due to COVID19. We are hoping to support some of the most vulnerable families in Gilgil with an emergency food package which is so desperately needed at this awful time. CAN YOU HELP FEED A FAMILY FOR ONE MONTH FOR JUST £35?

Join the Harambee Schools Kenya community

HSK supports education in Kenyan schools to to empower communities for the future. Help us improve the lives of children, so that they can break the cycle and accomplish their dreams.

School LunchBox Programmes

For just £15 a year, our Lunch Programme ensures that every child across each of our four schools, gets a hearty meal each day to give them to energy to learn to the best of their abilities. Find out more.

Scholarship Programmes

Our Bursary Program is designed to give hope to bright, needy and deserving students by giving them the opportunity to obtain a secondary education.

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Covid-19 Emergency Response

During the Covid-19 pandemic, can you help feed a family for one month, for just £35? The coronavirus pandemic has brought hunger to millions of people around the world. National lockdowns and social distancing measures in Kenya are drying up work and incomes, leaving vulnerable families to worry how they will get enough to eat.