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PRACTICAL INFO FOR VOLUNTEERS

passport
You must have a passport which not expire within six months at least. If you do not have a passport or if it is expiring apply for your passport at least one month before departing. Keep a photocopy of your passport (and of your identity card) with you and leave a copy with friends or family at home. If your passport is lost/stolen you can get a replacement from the nearest embassy much easier.

VISA
Volunteer may easily obtain Visitors Visa valid for on or three months on arrival at Kenya s international airport (JKIA - Nairobi) at a fee of US $50 (they do not accept euro). Majority of Kenya international volunteers mostly arrives through the Kenyan capital city Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) which is half-an-hour drive from the city center. Volunteer should email or fax his flight/arrival dates information in advance to be picked from the JKIA Airport Nairobi by our personnel. (Please look around for our personnel with a hand-held board with “Your Name” inscriptions or at the Airport International Arrivals Lounge).

INSURANCE
WcK nor our community partners do not have the capacity to provide for adequate insurance for our volunteers. Before leaving it is advised to do a medical insurance which covered for possibly hospital costs and medical assistance. You can do this online with Europe Assistance. It costs about 80-90 euro. Keep a photocopy of your Insurance with you to contact quickly the Europe Assistance if you need help. .

HEALTH

If you have particularly health problem or if you have allergies inform the host family or the responsible of the work camp.

Immunization Requirements
The requirements for immunizations change regularly, so it is important to check with the government health agency of your home country or the Tourist health office  for what is required and recommended for living in Kenya. The following are either advised or required: •Yellow Fever •Hepatitis A •Tetanus-Diphtheria •Hepatitis B (serum) •Measles/Mumps •Malaria medication (e.g. Lariam, or Malarone) •Typhoid Fever •Polio •Meningitis

General Hygiene
Be aware of the importance of hygiene in preventing the spread of contagious illnesses.

Food Hygiene
Observe basic hygiene rules in food preparation areas:
Do not eat what can not be cooked or peeled
Make sure food is cooked thoroughly
Wash all fruits and vegetables (adding some drops of disinfectant if is it necessary)
Drink only drinkable water: boil it for 10 minutes (or buy it); in Kenya everyone drinks tea: it is a good solution to avoid the problem.. and it is very nice!
Wash dishes with hot water and detergent.

HIV
Unfortunately HIV it is a dangerous and spread illness. It is transmitted by sexual intercourse and by a deep contact with a infected bloods. So, use universal precautions and set a good example. Wear disposable gloves when treating cuts and cleaning up blood.

WHAT YOU HAVE TO BRING WITH YOU?

CLOTHING
You should wear sensible clothes, suitable for the job and sport shoes. It is better you wear long trouser rather then short because they protect you from insect, sun and they are more suitable. Both for cultural and medical reasons it is better that girls do not use singlet or shorts; respect the culture of the host community please. It could be useful bring with you a rain coat and a pair of gloves to protect your hands during the work.

Bring with you also a sleeping bag, a mosquito net, a power adapter, a torch, a tourist guide of Kenya.

MEDICINE
First Aid kit; Vitamins, antiseptic, anti-diaharrheal meds, cold medicine, sinus medicine, large spectrum antibiotic, intestinal antibiotic, antihistaminic lotion (for insect sting), antibacterial sanitizing lotion, insect repulsive, nail clippers and all drugs you commonly use..

PLAYS
Bring with you cards, play, musical instruments, balloons, balls, pencil and colors, photos of your country and family

Volunteers are encouraged to bring along some second-hands/ old clothes or other donations for the poor children and widows if possible.
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