Volunteering in Kenya is not some new phenomenon. People have been volunteering overseas for over 50 years now. Whether it's volunteering in Arusha or volunteering in rural Africa there is something for everybody. Africa is home to over 1 billion people and it's the poorest continent in the world. This continent not only needs help from governments who send aid in the form of food and money but also from everyday people like you and me. Volunteering is a form of help which offers the local communities and people who need an opportunity to interact with people who are willing to help them make a change in their lives.
The World Cup in South Africa is a huge step forward in trust for the African continent. It shows relations between Africa and the rest of the world are improving. There are however many problems that come with such a weight on African shoulders. Many people have been kicked out of their homes so the government can build and rejuvenate stadiums. These were very poor people in the first place and now they have nowhere to go. South Africa along with the rest of Africa are by no means well off and they need all the help they can get.
People are not only volunteering at this years world cup but are participating in volunteer projects all over the continent from Egypt in the north to Zimbabwe in the south. The continent is teeming with volunteers who have come from all over the world to help in any way they can. Volunteering can help boost your morale, your motivation, self esteem and can even change your perception of Africa. It is truly remarkable what can be achieved by volunteering. Why not give it a go and volunteer in Africa today?
