IHF Kenya At-center GLD Program

Overview 
 The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an award winning International Non- profit, founded and active since 2001. Our two-fold mission is to (1) Educate impoverished children, activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them. 
 (2) Educating global citizens through real life experiences, online and in person, about the realities of impoverished communities, practical skills in aiding needed efforts, and the value of other cultures. We offer children and adults from kindergarten through retirement venues for learning and safely practicing leadership skills.

Volunteers who sign up to donate their time at our IHF Kenya Center for the Global Leader  Development (GLD) program make a very real impact during their stay participating in the various tasks. 
Location 
The center is located in Kenya’s Rift Valley, in an area known as the African Great Lakes region. Meaning when you are not working, you are within two hours of some of the most spectacular national parks, wildlife, and adventure experiences you will find anywhere in Africa. Nakuru, Kenya acts as a hub for our education, agricultural, programs, as well as our other community development and empowerment work.
Spend your free time exploring your surroundings. For more information on the center and what the location has to offer please explore our Tourism Guide below:

IHF Nakuru Travel Guide

The Role
As a GLD, you will in addition to the four hours of local tasks, complete another four hours per day as a member of multiple International Online Teams. 
Your local tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Provide hands on help with the center's day-to-day operations
Participate in a cultural exchange, organizing special games and activities with our children
Support our sustainable Peace Farm Project and learn how agriculture is still a vital part of everyday Kenyan life 
Help supplement our children’s education by joining in with our evening reading and study programs
Be responsible for the management, design and implementation of community led projects linked to your academic and or professional skills and experience
Manage local volunteers and shape their experience at our IHF Kenya Center

Your international online tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Budgeting and finance
Donor relations and sponsorships
Social media campaigns and fundraising
Website development
Recruitment 
Essential Requirements
Volunteers accepted to this program will have: 
Confidence using the English language (both spoken and written)
A passion for international development with a particular emphasis on universal education
Proficiency in Google Suite applications 
The means to live in country at one of our centers for the duration of your program 
An open-mind, with an interest in learning not just about the community, but from the community
Have a commitment to our Core Values

Preferable Requirements 
Previous international travel and volunteer experience is a plus 
Career development goals aligned with IHF’s mission

Eligibility 
The program requires a minimum time commitment of four months, though we encourage volunteers to stay for up to one year or more. All volunteers receive one day off per week to relax and explore the beautiful and culturally rich region.
Benefits
In addition to making a notable difference in the lives of the children we serve, you will also have access to the following benefits: 
Certificate of program completion
Letter of recommendation upon request  
Acquire leadership and management capacities that will enable you to lead in the ever-changing global environment
Gain practical experience in an NGO environment 
Interact with locals, experience a different culture, and build cultural awareness
Join a global network of IHF volunteers and alumni
Build a global network with people from diverse professional and backgrounds