Kaya Responsible Travel
Volunteer projects for responsible global travellers
At Kaya they work with communities on the ground in more than 20 countries to identify quality projects that are in need of volunteer assistance. This provides volunteers with a great choice of locations, fields of interest, types of work and the flexibility to build a travel experience which fits your needs and maximises your skills.
As a volunteer you will discover the unique opportunity of visiting the real world beyond the tourist window and become immersed in the cultures you visit. For many travellers, this time spent working on genuine, meaningful and sustainable projects and getting to know the local area and it’s people is often cited as their most memorable, enjoyable and fulfilling life experience.
Who can volunteer?
Kaya Volunteers are 18-80 with an adventurous spirit. Whether you have time for a 2 week trip or a 6 month break, travelling on your own, with a group or with your family, and whether you are a student, taking a break from your job or even retired, they will find a project that can use your help.
Countries where you can volunteer:
- Asia-Pacific (Australia, Borneo, India, Indonesia, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
- Africa (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe)
- Latin America (Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru)
How can I get involved?
They can help you chose the projects that are right for you. You will find a choice of country locations across Africa, Asia and Latin America where you can work in the following fields;
- Environmental Preservation – From the Ecuadorian rainforest to the jungles of Thailand, repair the damage done to some of the most beautiful and diverse places on earth.
- Wildlife Conservation – Improve the population, environment and the future of struggling and endangered species and rescued animals. All creatures great and small from Lion breeding in Zimbabwe to Blue Macaw protection in Costa Rica.
- Community Projects – Support the communities in projects as diverse as preserving traditional Andean Jewellery making techniques to helping women escape exploitation in Thailands’s red light district.
- Work with Children – They have over 40 projects working with children across the world in orphanages, schools and shelters for the abused, disabled and disadvantaged.
- Sports –
Through sports, their projects can provide opportunities for health education and the development of life-skills such as team work, communication, discipline and self-confidence. - Education – From English teaching to education programmes for special needs and minority groups, give greater opportunity to the disadvantaged through education.
- Building – Projects for skilled an unskilled workers building houses, schools, sanitation facilities and many other needs.
- Health – Positions for qualified and training health professionals in hospitals and field clinics as well as projects researching diseases such as HIV and conducting health education.
All projects include airport pick-ups and drop-offs, accommodation, orientations and 24h support. Many of their placements also include all meals and some language classes so that you can get even more involved.
Telephone: (+44) 0161 870 6212
E-mail: info@kayavolunteer.com
Website: www.kayavolunteer.com