Fwd: [IFMSA-USA] Another volunteer opportunity in Kenya

[Elizabeth Dawson]

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From: IFMSA-USA Secretary <ifms...@gmail.com>
Date: Oct 9, 2007 7:19 PM
Subject: [IFMSA-USA] Another volunteer opportunity in Kenya
To: IFMS...@googlegroups.com

Description: Bungoma Orphans HIV/AIDS Poverty Organization (BOHAPO) is a registered community based organization. It was started in 2004 to serve the marginalized rural areas in western Kenya. We hope to have an impact in areas not often thought by international Aid.

 

We are looking for volunteers who can help us accomplish our mission. Volunteers can volunteer with us for any length of time up to two years and they should be respectful and friendly. All volunteers will work with at least two local volunteers and will stay at BOHAPO Centre.Volunteers can volunteer at:-

• Our community library
• Teach in a local school,
• Help in a local hospital
• Help in youth sports
• Help in mobile clinics
• Help in HIV/AIDS awareness
• Help in starting projects for the poor
  

Organization: Bungoma Orphans HIV/AIDS Poverty Organisation (BOHAPO)

Address: PO Box 1449, Bungoma, 50200, Kenya

Project Location: Bungoma town in western Kenya about 450km from Nairobi the capital city and a two hour drive from Kisumu airport.

Contact: EDWIN W.WALELA

Email: boh...@yahoo.com

Website: www.bohapo.org or www.bohapo.cfsites.org

Phone: +254722707890
Fax: None

Languages: English

Who can volunteer? Adults of both sexes 18+

Commitment: Flexible

Cost: £320 or US $ 650 per month for food, accommodation,salary to local staff and project assistance.

 

Notes: We pick volunteers up from the airport at no cost and if you need more information please contact us through boh...@yahoo.com

 

- This info is distributed, but not specifically endorsed, by IFMSA-USA Exec.  

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