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Assist in Rural Moblie Clinics in Kenya, Kenya With 4x4 vehicle or camels for transport, join the Mobile Rural Clinics of the Nomadic Communities Trust as they venture out to remote areas of the Kenyan wilderness. The clinics in operation in these areas serve over 70,000 people a year by travelling to remote Maasai and Samburu villages. Rural Villages - Medical Assistance - Mobile Clinics, Rural Districts - Volunteer Project in Kenya, Laikipia & Samburuland Location Your base is in the Laikipia and Samburuland Districts on the vast plateau North West of Mt. Kenya, straddling the equator at the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley Province. Project Length 3-6 months. Age Limit Older candidates are preferable for this placement. Project Fee £1995 / $3990 for 3 month placement (minimum) £205 / $410 for doctor's nurse per month £500 / $1000 per month thereafter Please note: it is necessary for us to take payment from you for this placement so as to avoid the extra financial strain that the Nomadic Communities Trust would otherwise incur. We have provided more than adequately for your food, accommodation and support needs in the required amount, and have included a small project fee, which will be spent directly in developing the programme. Being able to provide the NCT with both manpower and limited funding is our privilege, and a vital part in the Trust being able to develop and grow unhindered. Special Price Information Volunteer Project Information The following links will jump you to different sections on this page, which provide all the information you will need for this Africa volunteer project: Rural Villages - Medical Assistance - Mobile Clinics, Rural Districts, Kenya. » photo gallery | » more about this project | » volunteer & travel highlights » project fee includes & excludes | » day in the life of a volunteer... » volunteer support & orientation | » accommodation & meals | » getting there Photos Kenya Photos of Rural Villages - Medical Assistance - Mobile Clinics, Rural Districts in Africa.   More about the Assist in Rural Moblie Clinics in Kenya in Kenya Volunteer Assistance in Mobile Rural Clinics Rural Villages - Medical Assistance - Mobile Clinics, Laikipia & Samburuland This project has its base in the Laikipia wildlife area. First settlers arrived in the area in 1907 to find a few Maasai manyattas and a great deal of game. The nearby town of Nanyuki was established as a trading centre and continues to have a country atmosphere. Laikipia is home to fascinating and ethnically diverse communities, including the Maasai, who live side-by-side with Europeans, Turkana and Samburu. Despite being a non protected area, wildlife in Laikipia is abundant and total numbers are higher than any of Kenya’s protected areas, except the Maasai Mara. It has the highest diversity of large mammals in Kenya, including significant populations of all major predators and the famous ‘Big 5’. This is the enthralling scene that is the backdrop to the Nomadic Communities Trust (mobile clinics using Camels for transport) and the Mpala Communities Trust (mobile rural clinics using 4x4 vehicles for transport). Note: This programme is aimed at those who wish to offer volunteer assistance to the Nomadic Communities Trust EITHER in an administrative/ fundraising capacity, OR in a medical and research capacity – OR both! How an Administrator/Fundraiser can be of assistance – Your basic job description: The Mobile Clinic’s founder and chief facilitator, Shanni Wreford-Smith, is desperately in need of assistance in her tasks of heading up the formidable force that these clinics are and the impact that they have on the local communities. Shanni is seeking administrators and fundraisers to assist her with the following tasks: • Documenting information on the clinics • Preparing proposals to present to potential donors • Preparing reports for current donors • Taking video footage to record events at the clinics and to be made into promotional documentaries and for use as fundraising tools • Possibly edit previously gathered footage • Preparing write-ups and descriptions of both the Nomadic Communities Trust (NCT) camel clinics, and the Mpala Communities Trust (MCT) 4x4 vehicle mobile clinics for their respective websites • From time to time you will need to travel out into the field with the mobile rural clinics to gather data and prepare reports How trained Medical Staff can be of assistance: Experienced and qualified medical staff who are able to travel out into the field will be a great help to the teams on the ground • Documenting information on the clinics • Documenting progress reports on the medical teams and statistics from the field • Assisting with the family planning programme in the field • Assisting with the distribution of medications and medical advise in the field • Supporting the trained NCT medical staff in their various duties and tasks For doctor volunteers we have recently decided that the most efficient way for them to work with the communities, so that there is an immediate benefit for all, would be that we employ a locum nurse to work with them as interpreting takes a lot of time and this allows them time to get used to the environment they will be working in. Many of the stations are busy and they only get the benefit of the mobile services once a month, so by having this extra nurse for the volunteer means that no one is hindered in their jobs and this leaves the usual NCT staff to get on with the jobs undeterred. The nurses salary for the month will cost the volunteer an additional $400 per month. Ideally we ask volunteers to spend at least 3 months on the project. A situation that most volunteers would not be aware of is that just as they are leaving the project they take immense experience with them, but this can leave the communities behind having not gained much from their experience. Special note: The candidates for this placement should bear in mind that a very active social life will not be available to them whilst in Kenya. Much time will be out in the field and in Laikipia researching, gathering data, preparing reports etc. and individuals who are comfortable leading a fairly quiet life for a few months are more suitable to this position. This is not to say your life will be dull, as travelling through Maasai and Samburu villages, and experiencing the amazing wildlife in the Laikipia region will be an amazing experience. African Impact staff have travelled through the region recently, and found it to be one of the most fascinating and enthralling corners of Africa that they have had the privilege of exploring. Shanni and her team are completely dedicated and inspiring in their brave drive towards providing education for the remote communities in which they work. » back to top Assist in Rural Moblie Clinics in Kenya, Laikipia & Samburuland - Highlights This volunteer project in Africa includes: Rural Villages - Medical Assistance - Mobile Clinics, Rural Districts Experience raw Africa and the phenomenon that is the wildlife-filled plains of Kenya as you travel periodically with the clinics through remote areas. Visit Maasai and Samburu villages and see their lives as they are – unchanged for centuries, and unmarred by many of the world’s complications. Assist in the development of administrative systems and documentation, as well as the funding proposals that are vital to the sustainability of the Nomadic Communities Trust. Learn some of the fascinating intricacies of the Maasai, Samburu and other rural Kenyan cultures. Kenya Travel Highlights Travel with the Mobile Clinics either by vehicle or on camel to visit rural communities Offer choices to communities lacking access to health resources through family planning, HIV/AIDS awareness, curative health care and immunization Gain experience in the medical field by working closely with nurses out in the field Experience the phenomenon that is the wildlife-filled plains of Kenya whilst you travel Learn some of the fascinating intricacies of the Maasai, Samburu and other rural Kenyan cultures » back to top Project Fee Includes Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as clinical supplies, salaries for nursing staff etc. Opportunities to explore local Maasai markets and villages en route with the mobile clinics Transfers from Nanyuki to project base All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day Weekly laundry service and domestic assistance during your stay Assistance in your projects by various African Impact staff and volunteer coordinators. Full support from African Impact and your coordinator throughout your time on your Kenyan placement Project Fee Excludes Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation All transport by air to Nairobi and by bus to Nanyuki (you will be met by one of our representatives in Nairobi and assisted with arrangements for your transfer to Nanyuki) All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other) Email/Internet and telephone calls Soft drinks, wines and spirits All visas for border crossings Any pre or post placement excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Kenya e.g. visit to the Maasai Mara, etc. » back to top Volunteer Support Throughout your stay in Kenya you will have the support and guidance of Shanni Wreford-Smith and her experienced team. They are part of our greater African Impact support team, which will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance. Volunteer Orientation Before your arrival at the project you will receive further information relating to your programme, as well as hints on cultural aspects to be aware of and final pre-departure information. Upon your arrival in the Laikipia area you will be briefed more extensively by Shanni and her team, with reference to a basic understanding of local cultures; specifics of your project and it’s daily life; etc » back to top Accommodation You will be comfortably accommodated in a self-contained cottage overlooking the plains of Laikipia on Shanni’s family property, which borders on the Laikipia Conservation area. You will also spend time in the more remote area of Maralal in Samburuland, working with other NCT staff at their base in that area. Meals You will be transported to Nanyuki once a week to attend to grocery shopping etc. the costs of these groceries and supplies will be provided by the funds that you will already have paid to join the programme. If you are out in the field you will take your meals with the mobile clinic team. » back to top Getting There Your base is in the Laikipia and Samburuland Districts on the vast plateau North West of Mt. Kenya, straddling the equator at the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley Province.. The most direct route is to fly in to Nairobi, where you will be met by one of our representatives, and then transfer by bus to Nanyuki, where you will be met by Shanni or one of her team members. » back to top Make an Enquiry Volunteer Project in Kenya - Rural Villages - Medical Assistance - Mobile Clinics, Rural Districts     print this page | bookmark this page (CTRL-D) | send to a friend back to top