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Receive your welcome pack with everything you need: arrival info, contacts, visa and insurance help, packing tips, vaccines, language basics, and so much more.
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Choose your dream project and apply for free—no commitment, just excitement!
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Once your dates are confirmed, pay your program fee—choose to pay in full or in easy installments.
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Want to volunteer in elderly care in Kenya? Our Travel Roots elderly care program is designed to bring care to compassion in action.
In many parts of Kenya, the elderly are among the most overlooked and vulnerable members of society. Whether due to poverty, illness, or isolation, many seniors live without the support they need to age with dignity.
This volunteer program places you in day-care centres and residential homes for the elderly, where you’ll offer not just care—but kindness, connection, and conversation. You don’t need to be a medical professional to make a difference. If you have a caring heart and a desire to help, you’re already halfway there.
Your support could mean helping someone eat, walking with them for daily exercise, or simply sitting beside them and listening to their stories. These small, everyday acts of compassion are life-giving for people who’ve spent decades caring for others.
Key Activities:
Provide companionship and emotional support
Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, and dressing
Support feeding routines and meal preparation
Help with housekeeping and keeping the environment clean
Escort residents to medical appointments or outdoor walks
Encourage physical movement and simple therapeutic activities
By volunteering on our elderly care program, you will:
Offer emotional companionship and genuine connection to elderly residents
Assist with daily routines such as hygiene, meals, and mobility
Create a warm, respectful, and supportive environment for ageing with dignity
Support overworked caregivers and help ease their daily responsibilities
Experience the wisdom, stories, and gratitude of a generation often forgotten
What to Expect: A Day in the Life of a Elderly Care Volunteer
Your days in the old age home will be filled with meaningful connection, quiet moments of care, and small gestures that make a big difference in the lives of the elderly.
7:30 AM – Breakfast & Daily Prep
Begin your day with breakfast at your homestay and prepare any materials or personal care items for your shift.9:00 AM – Morning Routine Support
Assist residents with hygiene tasks, dressing, and mobility. Help with serving or feeding breakfast to those with limited independence.11:00 AM – Companionship & Light Activities
Spend time with residents in conversation, play a game, or sit outside in the sun. Offer presence and kindness—your attention is often the most powerful gift.1:00 PM – Lunch Break & Rest
Enjoy lunch back at your homestay or at the facility. Use the time to recharge and reflect.2:30 PM – Afternoon Engagement & Exercise
Accompany residents on short walks, assist with therapy stretches, or take them to any scheduled medical checkups. Light housekeeping may also be part of your role.4:30 PM – Wrap-Up & Gentle Farewells
Help tidy up shared spaces, say goodbye to the residents, and note any follow-up needs for the care team.Evenings & Days Off
Evenings are yours to relax, while weekends are perfect for exploring local culture, visiting Nairobi’s markets, or enjoying downtime with fellow volunteers.Your Impact as a Volunteer
Ageing can be lonely—but your presence can change that. As a volunteer in an old age home, you offer more than support with meals or hygiene—you offer comfort, dignity, and companionship to those who often feel forgotten.
Your daily efforts help lighten the load for caregivers, improve the emotional wellbeing of residents, and create a nurturing space where elders feel valued and seen. Whether you’re helping someone walk again after illness or simply holding their hand during a quiet moment, your impact is deeply felt.
This is a role rooted in kindness, patience, and human connection—and one that reminds us all of the power of showing up for others.
Your Home in Kenya
As a medical outreach volunteer, you'll stay with a trusted local host family in a quiet residential area near your placement—whether in Nairobi, Maasai, Nakuru or Kisumu. These homestays offer a warm, welcoming base where you can rest, reflect, and feel part of the community.
Rooms are shared with fellow volunteers and include basic essentials such as a bed, mosquito net, and fan. Bathrooms may be private or shared depending on the location.
What’s Included:
Shared bedroom with bedding and mosquito net
Bathroom with running water or bucket shower (depending on the area)
Three traditional home-cooked meals per day
Filtered water, tea, and basic snacks
Laundry access (self-service or small local fee)
Wi-Fi available in most urban areas
Evenings are a chance to unwind with your host family, learn local customs, or simply enjoy the quiet moments after a meaningful day of service.
History
Born during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, this grassroots initiative began as a local response to growing hardship in Nairobi’s most vulnerable communities. As job losses and economic instability swept through the area, the founders stepped in to provide food parcels, clean water, and hygiene essentials—mobilising quickly through local networks and international support.
What started as emergency relief soon evolved into something deeper: a platform where people could offer their time, skills, and compassion to lift others up. By 2023, the initiative was officially registered as a nonprofit organisation, opening the door to long-term development and volunteer-led projects that continue to grow each year.
Mission & Vision
The mission is to empower communities by providing practical, affordable, and sustainable solutions to local challenges—through volunteering, training, and shared resources.
Their vision is to create self-reliant individuals and resilient communities by equipping people with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities needed for lasting transformation. Every project is built on a foundation of respect, accountability, compassion, and local collaboration—ensuring that change comes from within, and stays long after the volunteers have gone.
Program Fees & What’s Included
Program Fees
Duration Fee (EUR) Daily Equivalent
1 week €252 €36.00/day
2 weeks €354 €25.29/day
3 weeks €475 €22.62/day
4 weeks €586 €20.93/day
5 weeks €698 €19.94/day
6 weeks €810 €19.29/day
8 weeks €1,024 €18.29/day
10 weeks €1,257 €17.96/day
12 weeks €1,490 €17.74/day
Payment Terms
Program fees are due 30 days before your start date
If applying within 30 days, full payment is due within 48 hours of confirmation
What’s Included
✔️ Homestay accommodation with a vetted local family
✔️ Three traditional meals daily
✔️ Airport pickup and drop-off
✔️ Orientation, placement, and in-country support
✔️ All volunteer activities
✔️ Pre-departure support and cultural guidance✔️ Welcome pack with all the essential and helpful information
✔️ Certificate of completion at the end of your placement
✔️ Full support before, during, and after your program
✔️ 100% Cancellation Money-Back Guarantee
✔️ And so much more...
Your Investment in Dignity, Care & Human Connection
Caring for the elderly is one of the most compassionate ways to serve. Your program fee helps ensure that Kenya’s seniors receive daily care, medical attention, and the warmth of human connection in their later years.
Your program fees help directly support:
Day-to-day operations of care homes and senior centres
Nutritional support, hygiene materials, and medical checkups
On-site caregivers and supervision from local staff
Comfortable housing, healthy meals, and full volunteer support
Ongoing efforts to improve the wellbeing of elderly residents
Where You’ll Be – Diverse, Welcoming, and Full of Heart
Your medical placement could be in Nairobi, Maasai, Nakuru and Kisumu. Whether you're in the buzz of the capital, along the Indian Ocean coast, surrounded by the traditions of the Maasai, or in a peaceful Rift Valley town, one thing remains the same: a warm welcome and a strong sense of community.
These locations are rich in contrast. You'll see children learning in both concrete classrooms and thatched community centres, often with limited resources but endless enthusiasm. Each setting brings its own daily rhythm, challenges, and rewards.
From urban energy to rural calm, you’ll be immersed in a way of life that celebrates simplicity, connection, and resilience—making your volunteer experience as personally transformative as it is impactful.
Kenya – A Nation of Culture, Contrast & Community
Kenya is known across the globe for its dramatic landscapes, world-class safaris, and deeply rooted cultures. But beyond the wildlife and wilderness lies a country full of warmth, resilience, and vibrant community life.
You’ll find a rich blend of languages, traditions, and daily customs—from the Swahili phrases spoken in the streets to the generosity of a shared meal. Kenya’s people are its greatest strength—welcoming, curious, and eager to engage.
Whether you're wandering through Nairobi's Maasai Market, hiking the Ngong Hills, or learning to cook chapati with your host family, every day brings something new to discover. With its tropical climate, friendly communities, and growing social initiatives, Kenya is an unforgettable place to live, learn, and contribute.
No matter where you're placed—Nairobi, Mombasa, Maasai Land, or Nakuru—your weekends and afternoons offer plenty of chances to relax, explore, and connect more deeply with Kenya.
Explore Local Markets and Towns
Wander vibrant markets filled with colourful fabrics, handmade crafts, and fresh tropical fruits. Each region has its own rhythm and charm.
Nature Walks and Village Tours
In rural areas, enjoy scenic walks through hills, farms, or open savannah. Spend time with locals, learn traditional skills, or visit nearby villages.
Beach Days in Mombasa
If you’re placed by the coast, unwind on white-sand beaches, take a dip in the Indian Ocean, or explore marine parks and islands.
Cultural Activities and Cooking Classes
Learn how to make chapati, mandazi, or ugali with your host family, or attend a community celebration, music night, or storytelling circle.
Wildlife Adventures and Safaris
Weekend trips can include visiting Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru, or Amboseli—each offering unforgettable wildlife viewing and landscapes.
Relax, Reflect, Reconnect
Sometimes the best moments are the quietest—reading in the garden, journaling under a mango tree, or stargazing far from city lights.
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