Code: ACoH 05/01ACoH:Children Of Mercy

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Child of Mercy Orphanage Centre (COMOC) was formed in 2010 and is situated within a half-acre walled plot close to Shelly Beach, and a five minute walk from the Likoni slum area south of Mombasa. It is home to 23 children – both boys and girls from ages 5-15 years. Before getting here the children had lives without any prospects: They are orphans without a family, neglected and abandoned children who lived on the street or from poor families who could not afford to take care of the children.

Child of Mercy Orphanage Centre is situated close to Shelly Beach and a five minute walk from the Likoni slum area south of Mombasa across the Likoni Ferry. It is 10 minutes from Timbwani Nursery and Primary School and about half an hour to the large supermarket back across the ferry in Mombasa. The house is set within a half-acre walled plot with poultry area, veg plot and space to play games with the children.

MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
As a volunteer you could help us take care of the children during their free time, helping them with their homework and playing games with them. Your work may also include preparing food for the children, general cleaning and washing or even helping in the Primary and Nursery Schools.

We are very happy if you are willing to organize games and activities for the children, drawing and painting or reading to them. On Sundays you could also join them going to church or take them to the beach and go swimming.

If you are interested you may also create your own activities with the children. Any ideas are welcomed and you may have specific skills that you can offer
LANGUAGE English is the official language of the work camp
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD
By staying in the same house with the children but upstairs, volunteers are completely integrated in their lives. As a volunteer you will stay upstairs on the first floor, so you have your own area with separated rooms, shower, flush-toilet, lounge area with balcony and kitchenette with hob and fridge. All meals are provided but you can also self-cater upstairs if you like.
ORIENTATION
Orientation will begin in the morning of the 3th May 2019 at ACoH offices and you will be picked up from accommodation and taken to the orientation will be conducted by ACoH staff in Nairobi and cover everything you need to know for your volunteering program about your project placement. Introduction to Kenya and mombasa land, mijikenda meaning 9 tribes customs, language and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Kenya, introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers.
LEISURE ACTIVITY
There will be an opportunity to visit a local market, visit Vasco Da gama, Diani Beach,Fort Jesus, Old Town,Tiwi beach,Malindi,hippo point in Kisumu, and visit the islands in Kisumu, Impala Park.and many other historical place around the country.
PROJECT FEE
450 EUROS which includes project work, housing, all Meals, transport from the airport pickup/return and to the project site, and 24 hours on side staff support.