Volunteer
Numerous gratifying opportunities exist at CPG for interested individuals to volunteer their time and talents both domestically and abroad.
Domestic volunteer opportunities
Gala Planning Committee Members
Duration:up to fifteen-month volunteer placement
Application Deadline: we will be accepting applications starting in January 2012 until January 2013
CPG is currently looking for volunteers to join our Spring 2013 Gala Planning Committee. This is the first fundraising and awareness gala that CPG will be holding to celebrate over 10 years of working with Matangwe and surrounding communities.
If you enjoy event planning and would like to help support us in our cause this would be a great placement for you.
The Ideal Candidate:
If you have additional questions regarding this volunteer placement or if you wish to apply, please send your resume along with a brief letter of intent to volunteer [at] caringpartners.ca
CPG's International Volunteer Program
Each year CPG send 25-30 volunteers to Kenya to work alongside The Matangwe Community Health and Development Programme's staff, volunteers and community stakeholders.
The average three-week trip costs between $3500-$5000 depending on the time of year. From mid-June to mid-September flights tend to be more expensive rasing a volunteers travel expensives. We receommend volunteers stay for a minimum of 3-weeks allowing for time to adjust to Kenyan culture and to make the most of your international volunteer experience.
How to apply:
To apply for any of CPG's international volunteer opportunities please complete and submit CPG's international volunteer application form. Please note
there is a $20 application processing fee that should be submitted along with your completed application.
Please click here to download CPG's International Volunteer Application Form
Upon acceptance into CPG's international volunteer program a more detailed volunteer information package will be emailed to you.
International Volunteer Opportunities
Matangwe Health Clinic, Matangwe, Kenya
Duration: minimum 3-week placement
Application Deadline for Winter 2012: October 28th, 2011
Application Deadline for Spring 2012: February 24th, 2012
Application Deadline for Summer 2012: May 25th, 2012
Application Deadline for Fall 2012: July 27th, 2012
The Matangwe Health Clinic is an excellent volunteer opportunity for health care professionals interested in using their skills in a rural clinic setting. The main areas of focus at the clinic include: pre and post natal care, HIV/AIDS education and treatment, nutrition, introduction to infection diseases and trauma, and introduction to chronic disease prevention.
CPG is seeking health care professionals to support the activities of the clinic through health promotion, program planning and health care leadership, data collection/evaluation and to act as relief staff to cover vacation time of existing staff.
The Ideal Candidate:
Maintenace and Repairs, Matanwge, Kenya
Duration: minimum 3-week placement
Application Deadline for Winter 2012: October 28th, 2011
Application Deadline for Spring 2012: February 24th, 2012
Application Deadline for Summer 2012: May 25th, 2012
Application Deadline for Fall 2012: July 27th, 2012
This is an ongoing volunteer placement that requires skilled persons with varying backgrounds in construction, carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing. Volunteers in this role will work with maintenance staff at the Matangwe Community Health and Development Programme to repair, maintain and upgrade the buildings, grounds, water systems, vehicles, and electrical system at the MCHDP.
CPG is currently specifically looking for someone to help the MCHDP maintenance staff design and implement a maintenance and repair system.
The Ideal Candidate:
The Matangwe Community Centre, Matanwge, Kenya
Duration: minimum 3-week placement
Application Deadline for Winter 2012: October 28th, 2011
Application Deadline for Spring 2012: February 24th, 2012
Application Deadline for Summer 2012: May 25th, 2012
Application Deadline for Fall 2012: July 27th, 2012
Placements at The Matangwe Community Centre (MCC) will involve participating in existing programming and supporting instructors as well as taking a leadership role by holding workshops/classes in their skilled area for the community.
CPG is currently looking for volunteers to assist with program development/expansion and someone to help with special projects or lead workshops in various areas including but not limited to arts and crafts, the trades, small business and entrepreneurship, agriculture, proposal writing etc.
Inherent in all volunteer placements at the MCC is capacity building and cultural exchange.
The Ideal Candidate: