National coordination
Policy, approved role catalogue, training standards, safeguarding and reporting.
Get involved · Volunteer with purpose
Share your time, knowledge and skills.
From a short remote contribution to a supervised community assignment, there are different ways to help people and communities thrive. Explore the opportunities below; expressions of interest do not guarantee a placement.
Nationwide coordination model
One volunteer network, connected across Kenya's 47 counties
Volunteers may express interest from any Kenyan county. County coverage here describes a proposed coordination structure, not existing offices, vacancies or deployments. We will activate local assignments only where safeguarding, supervision and resources are ready.
County coordination
Verified volunteer contacts, assignments, logistics and county-level oversight where capacity exists.
Local assignments
Community or enterprise work with an identified supervisor, timeframe and approval.
View all 47 counties
- Mombasa
- Kwale
- Kilifi
- Tana River
- Lamu
- Taita Taveta
- Garissa
- Wajir
- Mandera
- Marsabit
- Isiolo
- Meru
- Tharaka Nithi
- Embu
- Kitui
- Machakos
- Makueni
- Nyandarua
- Nyeri
- Kirinyaga
- Muranga
- Kiambu
- Turkana
- West Pokot
- Samburu
- Trans Nzoia
- Uasin Gishu
- Elgeyo Marakwet
- Nandi
- Baringo
- Laikipia
- Nakuru
- Narok
- Kajiado
- Kericho
- Bomet
- Kakamega
- Vihiga
- Bungoma
- Busia
- Siaya
- Kisumu
- Homa Bay
- Migori
- Kisii
- Nyamira
- Nairobi
Assignments, reporting and approved allowances
Assignment and supervision
Every placement should have a defined role, approved work plan, named supervisor, timeframe, safety review and appropriate systems access.
Reports and recognition
Volunteers report completed activities and hours with proportionate evidence. Supervisors review submissions before these become verified contributions or certificates.
Allowances when available
A volunteer role does not automatically include payment. Approved travel, meals, accessibility, communications or materials expenses may be supported only where agreed in writing, budgeted and independently verified.
Programme, volunteer, donor and employee records operate within the same Foundation system, with separate permissions, confidential safeguarding records and Finance-controlled payments.
Explore ways to contribute
These are role families, not confirmed vacancies. Match your interests, availability and location with an appropriately supervised opportunity. Remote contributions are welcome where a role permits them.
Mashinani
Community outreach & listening
Support appropriately supervised, consent-based community conversations and participation in Mashinani.
Where: Field or hybrid
Review: Enhanced safeguards
Enquire about this role →Jikimu
Enterprise mentoring
Offer practical, non-financial mentoring within Jikimu, without promising admission or investment.
Where: Remote or hybrid
Review: Screening and boundaries
Enquire about this role →Cross-programme
Research & evidence
Assist desk research, source verification and appropriately approved field evidence.
Where: Remote or field
Review: Research ethics
Enquire about this role →Cross-programme
Translation & accessibility
Improve languages, captions and accessible information, with human quality assurance.
Where: Remote
Review: Content review
Enquire about this role →Cross-programme
Digital, data & design
Support approved digital service improvements, usability tests and privacy-preserving analysis.
Where: Remote or hybrid
Review: Least-privilege access
Enquire about this role →Cross-programme
Communications & storytelling
Produce reviewed, consent-cleared stories, video captions and social content.
Where: Remote or hybrid
Review: Consent and editorial approval
Enquire about this role →Foundation operations
Fundraising research & partnerships
Research open calls and institutional opportunities; never solicit money or issue financial instructions without authority.
Where: Remote
Review: Conflicts and approval
Enquire about this role →Cross-programme
Events & logistics
Support planned events, travel coordination and accessible visitor experiences.
Where: On-site or hybrid
Review: Safety briefing
Enquire about this role →Foundation operations
Professional pro bono advisory
Contribute legal, finance, governance or specialist advice within agreed professional boundaries.
Where: Remote or hybrid
Review: Credential and conflict review
Enquire about this role →AfriTrace Link project
AfriTrace Link collaboration
Support research, language and data standards for responsible Africa-wide connections.
Where: Remote or hybrid
Review: Project-specific approval
Enquire about this role →From interest to meaningful contribution
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Discover
Explore a role, expected time, location, safeguarding and support.
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Express interest
Send a role-specific enquiry; submitting does not mean selection.
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Human screening
Role fit, consent, references and risk-based checks are reviewed by a responsible person.
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Onboard
Accept a voluntary role agreement, code of conduct and suitable training.
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Contribute
Receive supervised assignments, check-ins, expense guidance and safe feedback routes.
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Reflect and exit
Review outcomes, recognise contribution, revoke access and agree future engagement.
Your safety, dignity and autonomy matter
Volunteer roles are voluntary, defined and supervised. We explain anticipated time commitments, accessibility, data access, appropriate expenses, safeguarding responsibilities and who to contact about a concern before work begins. We do not use AI to make final suitability or safeguarding decisions. Some assignments require references, training or additional lawful checks.
Recognition and career progression
Volunteer experience can open doors—not guarantee employment.
We value sustained, high-quality volunteer service. Where funding and policies allow, volunteers may receive approved assignment expenses, training, mentoring, accessibility support, verified references or recognition. Length of service alone does not establish an allowance, wage, benefit or staff position.
Support for committed volunteers
- Approved assignment expense reimbursements
- Training and professional-development opportunities
- Mentorship and career guidance
- Reference letters based on independently verified work
- Accessibility support and safety provisions
- Recognition certificates
- Optional wellbeing and insurance protection when approved
Pathway to Foundation employment
- Volunteer contribution
- Skills and performance record
- Open funded vacancy
- Fair application and interview
- Independent human selection
- Written employment offer
- Probationary employment
- Confirmation into renewable fixed-term employment
- Renewal or lawful exit
Where an approved vacancy exists, a volunteer may apply through a fair recruitment process alongside other candidates. Successful candidates receive a written employment contract with a specified probation period, followed by confirmation and a fixed-term renewable arrangement where agreed. Renewal is not automatic. Recruitment, pay, probation, renewal and statutory benefits follow applicable employment law and human approval.
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