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We currently have open volunteer positions in Kenya and Tanzania.

In Kenya, the work will be focused on

Renewable energy

Forestry Governance

GIS as a tool for Natural Resources Management

Anna volunteering in Tanzania in 2007

Please note that our members receive detailed information about the volunteer positions and we assist them in planning the volunteer time. We also mentor our volunteers towards meeting their strategic career development objectives.

Read about the volunteer experiences from the following blogs:

Catch up with what our other volunteers- are doing - — read about our volunteer experiences from this sites and get in touch with them- password afrikka - Sari has been based in Meru.

Sari Volunteering in Meru, Kenya (Museum)

Anna has been based in Tanzania.

Tomi has been based in Nakuru and been developing our Mapping and GIS data system.

Volunteering with us

By the time a volunteer decides to take a position, they have done enough background research and are committed to volunteering.

We want to emphasize on this

1. There are risks involved in any travel, whether in Finland, Europe or Africa. Common sense minimises the risk.

2 We expect the volunteer to be independent and self motivated

3. In most cases, the volunteer might find themselves working on their own and in difficult conditions

4. It is always better to seek a friend or compatriot so that you volunteer as a pair at the same time or allow for time overlap.

5. Cultural sensitivity and appreciation of different cultures is crucial.

6. Part of the learning is in searching for information regarding your country of choice.

7. The part that does not go well is always the most memorable…. Watch this SHALIN ry Video

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

The activities for SHALIN Suomi ry are diverse and you can choose to volunteer abroad or within Finland. Volunteers help us implement our strategies, improves our working relations with our partners in different parts of the world.

Our volunteers have played a key role in developing environmental education programme for school going children in partnership with the Meru National Museums and in defining our strategy in Kenya.

In Kenya our volunteers have specifically been working with Mt Kenya Alternative Development Initiative and Monsoon Energy to develop the Renewable Energy for Sustainable Communities and Universal Ecology (RESCUE) framework.

The RESCUE project has involved background and feasibility studies, which have provided information that will be used in developing the proposal to prospective partners. The idea is to link the provision of Wind generated energy to the technical skills development, computer assembly and general IT development in remote villages and schools. This we feel is a good strategy for concrete action on global warming, climate change and energy sovereignty for local communities.

Besides activities in Finland we are constantly being requested by our partners to support them especially with resources to develop their programmes and implement their activities.

VOLUNTEER OPTIONS IN KENYA

GIS Enhanced Ecological Mapping for Improved Governance (GISEEM) project: The project has volunteer opportunities for preferably a period of six months. This is a three year project funded by the Finnish Foreign Ministry. Project works with 3 pilot communities in Kenya using ecological mapping process to improve the governance of natural resources.

Renewable energy for sustainable Communities and Universal ecology -(RESCUE) : Volunteer possibilities for preferably period of six months to work with the network supporting the development of renewable energy, a pilot project funded by the Finnish Foreign Ministry and BIGWITH CC Africa project funded by Siemenpuu Foundaion. Volunteer will be based in Nanyuki or Thika.

Rachel´s children´s home, Thika: Short- and longterm volunteer possibilities with 40 girls living in
children´s home. Volunteer can live at the children´s home. Visit their site

Environmental education at the Meru Museum Short- and longterm volunteer possibilities in developing
environmental education of Meru Museum in Central Kenya.

Short term volunteer options with SACDEP-Kenya (Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme) in Thika.

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VOLUNTEER OPTIONS IN TANZANIA

Foundation HELP - SHALIN has placed volunteers in Tanzania - this link here takes you comments about volunteering in Tanzania - in Finnish!
Short- and longterm volunteer possibilities around Musoma, Lake Victoria. Looking for:
-Science teachers at Suba and Nyamunga Secondary school: teaching science for form 1-4
-English teachers at Suba and Nyamunga Secondary school: teaching English for form 1-4
-Eco-Tourism marketing expert to continue working with the tourism program and follow up of what we are going to develop focusing on EU market.
-Environmental planners with expertise on wetland management, renewable energy, low cost medical, solid and liquid waste disposal technologies OR permaculture
-Organizational Development expert
-Other tailor made opportunity to suit needs

Elimika Technical training center
Short- and longterm volunteer possibilities in Tarime. In a workshop at Zambia Street students are practicing their skills in making carpentry and joinery, painting and sign writing, tailoring and upholstery, welding and metal fabrication, motor vehicle mechanics, brick work, masonry and blacksmith, craft and tuition in basic subjects such as English language and physics, commerce, book keeping and business management, computer training, farming and animal husbandry and health education.

Center needs also volunteers to Elimika Vocational Secondary School. Schools mission is to support orphaned and poor youth in their studies.

Pamoja AIDS and environmental Foundation.
This organisation is interested to get volunteers to assist in tree plantation project in Tarime.