The pillars of our organization are safety and quality. The programs are of high quality where the volunteer is taken to places where they are needed. The volunteers will go to different situations where there is a need and the impact of the work done changes the life of another. The programs are set by the organizations and we choose the right organizations that provide the best effect on the community. We want the volunteer to feel like they have given something to the community through their work and the work done is sustainable throughout the years to come. We choose programs that have an effect on the community. This way you can leave a finger print on a life.
Safety
We are very careful about safety and it is given our highest priority. Safety is a issue that is on every one's mind especially those who are volunteering for the first time. To enhance safety we make sure they stay in homes where there will be a family to take care of the volunteers. Also we ensure there are adequate communication between the volunteer and the in country member of staff. We to try to provide secure programs in the institutions and at the home
Affordability
We have made the price of VCC so low so that the volunteer can have a cheap vacation in the country he wants to operate in.The price is lower than other organizations because the volunteer will stay in a home stay and not in a hostel or a hotel thus reducing the cost by a whole lot. We also don't use middle men since they would like a commission they normally raise the cost of the whole procedure. We directly link the volunteers straight to the organization where they are to work.
Cultural experience
The volunteers are immersed immediately in to the culture from the first day. After arrival at the International Airport there is a member of staff who is there waiting to take the volunteer to the home stay. There aremany tribes and each one has a unique culture and unique traditions. In the home stay you will learn about the culture of the home. You will eat the local foods as they eat and you will learn the local language as well. This will be open the eyes of the volunteer as it will be a firsthand experience.
Enjoyment
After the rigors of volunteering you are given the chance to visit the attractive sites. Also during the weekends we can organize safaris and tours to experience the full experience.Acountry endowed with breathtaking landscapes, changing terrain and exotic coastline, Kenya is the original safari country and the wildlife is simply magnificent. The Maasai Mara game reserve is home to the biggest animal spectacle on earth, the annual wildebeest migration. The climate, although varying from place to place, is very pleasant. For example it's always summer in Kenya.There will also be other volunteers where you will be able to mix with them and have fun with them. This is an opportunity to meet other people, to learn other cultures and also to have fun after a hard day's work.
Make a difference
The lives of the people you touch are forever changed. In line with our slogan "leaving a finger print on a life of another" we want this to be an event where you leave the comfort of your home and to go and impact the lives of others. There are people who are in dire need of help and are grateful to anyone who try to help. As the volunteer you will help people who are in the organizations. The effects on the lives of the people in the organizations are changed forever and they will be always remembering your contribution.
Support
We offer 24/7 support to our volunteers from the time they pay for the registration. In the country that you are sent to, there will be a person who will be in charge of your stay during the volunteer session. They will be there to give you advice on how to behave, answer all your questions and be there just in case of any emergency. The staff member will be there throughout the stay of the volunteer to communicate and give any form of support that they may require.And he will be in regular contact with you, the volunteer.
Networking
Through the stay in the host country, the volunteer will get to know people from the host family to the people who they will work with in the programs. Other volunteers will be working there with you and this will include people from our organizations or others. As such you will able to form lifelong friendships with the other volunteers, the host family and the ones who you are working within the programs.
VCC staff
The staff compromises of former volunteers who know what volunteering is all about. They have been there and know what goes on. With our experience and through our understanding we know how to go about it. We know it is a scary experience and yet exciting. Our in country staff are also well trained and feel comfortable. They are also excited about the idea of welcoming you into our country and the organization.
Flexibility
Every volunteer is different and everybody has different expectations from their volunteer placement. As such VCC has tried to come up with programs that are flexible in that the volunteer can choose how many hours per day they would like to work. If the volunteer wants to work really hard we can organize a full day's work while if they want to work for a few hours they can. Also our programs run from one week to three months and you can choose for whichever length that you want. Also we have programs all over the country and one can choose which part of the country they wants to volunteer. Lastly the starts dates are all throughout the year and one can choose when they want to work.
Career benefits
Volunteering abroad adds to your resum and to differentiate you from the rest. It shows your character, interests and motivation. Your hands-on experience in the fields of health, social services, or education is invaluable, and you can leverage your VCC experience as a stepping stone to international development work. But there are countless additional ways to apply this experience to your professional development, such as communicating with people from different cultures, teambuilding, adapting to dynamic environments, critical thinking, and more.
