Where Will I Be Volunteering?
Memusi A School
The school has 300 students from age 3-15, and is located near Magadi, Kenya.
Memusi B School
Called Memusi B by locals as it is the second of our schools to be built, the school has around 650 students aged 3-15.
Supporting the Maasai community, the schools provides breakfast and lunch to the children as for many these may be the only meals they get that day. With an average class size of up to 30, students often walk several miles to get to school so don’t be surprised if you see some of the younger ones having a nap.
The children are passionate about learning and there’s an opportunity for you to get involved as much or as little as you like. You can help with bringing the world to the children by running with arts and crafts lessons, playing sports, reading, career advice for the older classes, or teaching other lessons if you would like to. We’re very happy to talk through some ideas with you.
What Will A Typical Day Look Like?
School runs from 8am - 5pm, although typically we head off to school around 8am and leave about 4.30pm. Times will vary from day to day depending on the schedule so expect some early starts and long days. Evenings are usually spent planning the next day and preparing any sessions.
Resources & Donations
Resources are very limited in the schools so be prepared to bring everything you’ll need to run any of your sessions. Other items that are gratefully received are pencils and stationery, clothes and shoes. Please speak to your Trip Lead for more information on this.
Your Memusi Experience: A Day-by-Day Guide
Every trip is unique, and while activities may vary, everyone who joins comes away with their own special memories and experiences.
Trip Details
Cost of trip is £769 per person
(excluding flights, visa, any medication vaccines).
Age: 18. (Please speak to us about age 12+ volunteering with a parent/responsible adult as family groups have visited in the past).
Meals
Three home-cooked meals a day are provided by a local cook, featuring traditional Kenyan food (rice, meat, vegetables).
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Special dietary needs can be catered for with advance notice. Breakfast and dinner are eaten at the house, lunch at school.
Tea, coffee and bottled drinking water are included. Snacks can be brought or bought in Nairobi.
Other
Limited evening Wi-Fi via a dongle (suitable for messages and a few photos). Local SIM cards are available at the airport for regular internet use.
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School toilets are squat style.
Included
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Accommodation
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Meals in Magadi
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Beer, cider and soft drinks at the accommodation
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Transport
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Airport pick-up and drop-off (timing dependent)
Excluded
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Flights and visa
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Anti-Malaria tablets/vaccinations
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Meals in Nairobi
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Accommodation in Nairobi if staying extra nights (approx. £40 per night)
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Spending money (e.g. snacks or market purchases)
Accomodation
We stay in a bungalow in Magadi township, about a 20 minute drive from Memusi A school. Bedrooms will be shared with other volunteers of the same sex, unless you come as a couple. Bathrooms have western style toilets.
Whilst hot water is usually available please understand that occasionally we may be without hot water (or even water!).
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Upcoming Volunteering Opportunities
1
10th - 18th Sept 2026
2
4th - 12th Feb 2027
3
4th - 12th Mar 2027
4
6th - 15th May 2027
5
3rd - 11th Jun 2027
6
9th - 17th Sep 2027
7
30th Sep - 8th Oct 2027
Testimonials
Before our first visit to Memusi last summer, my husband said that once you’ve been, you’ll want to go back. He was right, it was amazing. Our £15 a month means the world to the students and their families - meeting Seleyan, the girl we sponsor, and then her dad, who walked miles to thank us was very humbling. Everyday was different, and seeing our son and daughter (also on the trip) interact with the students was fantastic, and while volunteering at the medical camp we had fundraised for was really inspiring. In many ways, a couple of weeks playing basic games, blowing bubbles and watching kids running to catch them is the perfect antidote to our complicated life at home.
Julie R
Start Your Journey Today
We’d love to hear from you! Please fill in the form below with your details and preferred dates to join the experience.