Volunteer projects are run by our trustees and led by social worker Charles Macharia. Charles has nearly 10 years of experience working for a UK-based gap year company and the MASH Foundation and over 10 years of experience operating as a social worker in over 40 local Kenyan schools.
Who can volunteer
1.Both local and overseas gap year university students
2.Professionals in all sectors
3.Medical elective students and teachers
4.Volunteers seeking to do 5 min online motivational talks to children at center.
Internship from local universities are welcome to volunteer at The MASH Foundation Resource Centre to help in our children’s talent development program, mentor and hold free health or academic talks in Schools around Joska.
The MASH Foundation also organise for overseas teachers and medical elective student’s placement here in Kenya. During their free time the overseas teachers and elective students can volunteer to develop children’s skills and talents development at The MASH Foundation Recourse Centre, as well as in local Schools. Since 2010, The MASH foundation has hosted 45 international volunteers with very positive feedback. This includes volunteer teachers, medical students and volunteers. We provide certificates and recommendation letters for both local and overseas volunteers.
Volunteer in online motivational talk to children at the center . Taking a 5 mins video on any topic of your choice and send through what app number +254723489181. Children will view your video and give feedback or questions so you can develop and mentor them in their academic, social and health challenges.
If you would like to participate in a wider range of projects to those advertised here, or you can only volunteer during particular dates, please contact us through the site info@mashfoundationtrust.org or charles.macharia@mashfoundationtrust.org
Overseas volunteer or gap year students
Click here to view the video about The MASH Foundation and Volunteer placements.
Specific positives include the family atmosphere of the MASH Foundation, the security of projects, the range of projects available, the option to stay in comfortable, western-style accommodation or more authentic homesteads, flexibility with arranging dates and the duration of trips and the ability to book last minute. We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback for the friendliness and experience of our guides, with most volunteers citing the ability to spend time with Charles Macharia and be involved in his dream to empower the local community as the highlight.
Prices include transport, accommodation, food, water and guide fees. At least 10% of the price of your trip will be a charitable donation to the project you are working on. Not included in the trip is the cost of a safari to Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Giraffe Sanctuary or the Masai Mara, although these can be arranged affordably and hassle-free through MASH Volunteering.
