Volunteer Internships at Kenya Red Cross - Bungoma Branch

Volunteer internships are a mechanism for giving high-caliber university students and recent graduates a structured work experience at an early stage in their career. In a competitive professional world, Kenya Red Cross acknowledges that internships are an essential component in young professionals’ employment portfolio, which is why we wish to invite strong candidates to apply for our volunteer program. Our volunteer program is designed to give students an opportunity to gain experience by participating in the daily activities of the Kenya Red Cross, as well as pursue a field-specific internship or conduct first-hand research.

During their weeks of residence in Bungoma, the volunteer will follow the daily schedule of the KRCS Bungoma. Weekly events may include first-aid training, participating in family reunification programs, peer education, social programs at children’s homes, and community work at local hospitals. In addition to the weekly schedule, interns will be given a second placement with one of KRCS Bungoma’s local partner NGOs, e.g. in the field of health, human rights, agriculture, or business/economics.

The internship is open to everyone, but priority will be given to applicants with a background in the following academic genres: health/medicine, education, social work, social sciences, and economics.

Application procedure

In your application please include the following:

-          Motivational letter stating your interest in interning with the KRCS Bungoma

-          Your selection of either Option 1 or Option 2 with a one page description of your choice/research proposal

-          Additional essay if choosing both options

• -          Academic transcript from your university
• -          Resume detailing relevant work experience
• -          Letter of recommendation from a professor or employer
• -          Copy of your passport (must be valid for 6 months after final day of the internship)
• -          Proof of international insurance for duration of stay and valid for Kenya

All material is to be marked “KRCS Volunteer” and sent collectively to Project Coordinator, Even Kvelland at: evenjk@gmail.com

 Volunteer Internship Program Costs

KRCS Bungoma believes in sustainable programs. Once we create a new program, we seek to continue that program over many years. In order for the branch to continue this volunteer program, we ask the applicant to pay a small program fee.

Breakdown of monthly program cost:

DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT
Program fee	$130
Accommodation in guest house	$120
Airport pick-up Kisumu/Eldoret International Airport (optional)	$65 approximately

Total Amount: $250/month*

Included in the program cost:

-          Volunteer opportunity at KRCS Bungoma

-          Second volunteer placement and

-          Accommodation in guest house

-          Cultural and practical orientation upon arrival

Excluded in the program cost:

-          Airfare from country of residence to Kisumu International Airport (we recommend buying to Nairobi and a separate ticket from Nairobi to Kisumu or Eldoret or you can contact us for bus options from Nairobi)

-          Vaccinations

-          International insurance

-          Visa fee ($50 single entry – 3 month validity)

-          Meals

-          Local transportation

-          Pocket money

After having received confirmation on being selected for the program, we ask that the money be transferred to the KRCS Bungoma’s PayPal account. Once we have received the money, we will send you a confirmation with a receipt of sufficient payment.