Volunteer with Bawa

Your skills could be someone's turning point.

Bawa welcomes teachers, healthcare workers, engineers, artists, builders, and storytellers. Your time here will leave something that stays long after you go.

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1 Week+
Minimum Stay
Year-Round
Applications Open
Free
To Apply
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Community Impact
Why Come to Bawa

More than a volunteer experience.

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Real, Traceable Impact

You'll teach a real class, build something tangible, or train a teacher who stays. When you leave, the impact stays — embedded in the children, the staff, and the community.

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Immersive Community Life

Dandora is vibrant, resilient, and full of life. You'll spend time with families who open their homes, teachers who inspire daily, and children whose joy is entirely contagious.

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Grow as Much as You Give

Every volunteer leaves with a perspective shift. The resourcefulness and generosity you'll witness in Dandora will challenge and change how you see the world and yourself.

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Join a Long-Term Family

Many past volunteers stay connected to Bawa for years — following the children they taught, continuing to give, and becoming lifelong advocates for the community.

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Faith-Aligned Environment

Bawa is a Christ-centered school and welcomes volunteers who share or respect that foundation. Our community is warm, prayerful, and grounded in mutual care.

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Well-Supported Programme

You won't arrive and figure it out alone. Our team will orient you, match you to the right role, and check in throughout your time to make sure you're thriving.

Volunteer Roles

Who are we looking for?

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High Need
Classroom Teacher / Teaching Assistant

Support or lead lessons in Baby Class, PP1, or PP2. Bring energy and patience to children learning the foundational skills they'll carry for life.

TeachingChild developmentPatience
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Open
Healthcare & Nutrition

Run health screenings, nutrition assessments, first aid training for staff, or community health workshops for families in the Dandora community.

Nursing/MedicineNutritionCommunity health
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Open
Construction & Infrastructure

Help build or renovate classrooms, install water points, paint murals, or upgrade facilities. Hands-on work with a permanent legacy.

CarpentryMasonryPlumbing
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Open
Arts, Music & Creative

Run art workshops, music sessions, drama clubs, or storytelling circles. Creative education builds confidence, expression, and joy.

Visual artsMusicDrama
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Open
Digital Literacy & Tech

Introduce age-appropriate digital basics, set up technology resources, train teachers on tools, or help develop a digital curriculum.

IT/TechCurriculum design
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Remote OK
Communications & Storytelling

Help tell Bawa's story through photography, video, writing, or social media. Remote contributors welcome.

WritingPhotographySocial media
The Process

How it works.

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Submit your application
Fill in the form below. Tell us your skills, availability, and what contribution you'd like to make. We review all applications within 5 working days.
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Orientation call with the team
We'll schedule a short video call to learn more about you, explain what to expect, and match you to the right role.
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Practical preparation
We'll send a preparation guide covering Dandora, school schedule, what to bring, accommodation options, and how to get here.
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Arrive, settle in, and begin
Our team will meet you, give you a community orientation, introduce you to staff and children, and support you throughout.
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Leave something that stays
Your contribution — a lesson, a mural, a trained teacher, a relationship — becomes part of Bawa's story. We document your impact and stay connected.
What to expect
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Accommodation
We can help you find affordable guesthouses or homestay options near the school. Dandora is well-connected to Nairobi. Costs are self-funded.
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Schedule
School runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm. You'll be assigned to specific classes or projects with flexibility for your role.
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Language
English is the medium of instruction at Bawa. Basic Swahili is a bonus but not required. Children and staff are warm and patient.
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Travel & Visa
Most nationalities can enter Kenya on an e-Visa. We'll provide a support letter. We recommend 2–4 weeks minimum for meaningful impact.
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Safeguarding
All volunteers working with children must provide a background check from their country of residence. This is non-negotiable to protect our students.
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Support On-Ground
You'll have a named contact at Bawa throughout your stay. We check in regularly and ensure your experience is safe and purposeful.
Volunteer Stories

In their own words.

"I came for two weeks and stayed for two months. The children changed me more than I changed them. Bawa is the most real place I've ever worked."
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Former Teaching Volunteer · UK
"Running health screenings at Bawa was the most meaningful clinical work I've done. The families trusted us completely — and seeing that trust is medicine."
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Healthcare Volunteer · USA
"I built a classroom storage unit that teachers still use today. Every time I see a photo of those shelves full of books, I feel like I'm still there."
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Construction Volunteer · Germany
Apply to Volunteer

Ready to show up?

Fill in the form and we'll be in touch within 5 working days. There are no wrong answers — just tell us honestly who you are and what you'd like to contribute.

Before you apply, please note:
Minimum age: 18 years
A background check is required before working with children
Accommodation and travel costs are self-funded
Minimum 1-week commitment (2+ weeks preferred)
Remote roles (comms, design, fundraising) also available
Questions first?

If you'd rather have a conversation before applying, reach us on WhatsApp or email.

Volunteer Application

We respond to all applications within 5 working days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions.

Bawa is a Christ-centered school and our culture is shaped by faith. We welcome volunteers who share or genuinely respect that foundation. We ask that all volunteers are sensitive to the school's values and community ethos.

Dandora is a working-class residential area and, like any urban community, requires appropriate awareness. Our team will brief you on how to move safely and will always have a contact available. Hundreds of volunteers have had safe, meaningful experiences here.

School starts at 7:30am. Depending on your role, you might lead morning assembly, assist with a class, run a workshop, or work on a construction project. Afternoons are lighter and give time for planning, community time, or rest. Weekends are your own.

Yes — for communications, design, social media, fundraising support, and curriculum development roles. Remote volunteering is coordinated with our Partnerships team. Apply using the form above and select "Remote OK" roles.

We require an enhanced DBS (UK), FBI check (USA), ACIC check (Australia), or equivalent. Many countries offer these through their national police service. We'll guide you through the process once your application is accepted.

All communication with children happens through the Bawa team and their guardians. We follow strict safeguarding protocols to protect children. You may receive official updates, but direct individual contact outside the school setting is not permitted.