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VOLUNTEER • IMPACT • CHANGE

Volunteer With Us. Be Part of the Change.

Volunteers are at the heart of Start Walking Foundation. By sharing your time, skills, and passion, you help children and youth take empowered steps toward education, wellbeing, and leadership.

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VOLUNTEER

WITH US

Why Volunteer With SWF

At Start Walking Foundation, volunteering is more than service — it is partnership.

Our volunteers work alongside youth, schools, and communities to deliver programs that are community-driven, youth-led, and evidence-based, in line with our WALK Framework.

As a volunteer, you gain:

Meaningful community engagement experience
Opportunities to mentor and inspire young people
Exposure to development work, research, and leadership
A chance to contribute to real, measurable impact
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER

Who Can Volunteer

We welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including:

University & College Students
Young Professionals
Teachers & Health Workers
Researchers & Data Enthusiasts
Communications & Media Creatives
Community Leaders & Champions

You do not need prior NGO experience — commitment, integrity, and willingness to learn are what matter most.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

Volunteer Roles & Areas

Organized by our WALK Framework pillars - choose your area of impact

Wellbeing (W-Pillar)

Health, dignity & emotional wellbeing

Menstrual hygiene education support
Health & wellbeing awareness sessions
Community outreach and school programs

Access (A-Pillar)

Equitable access to quality education

Mentorship and career guidance
School outreach and learner support
Digital literacy assistance

Leadership (L-Pillar)

Developing responsible youth leaders

Youth leadership bootcamps
Facilitation of life-skills sessions
Innovation and civic engagement activities

Knowledge (K-Pillar)

Evidence informing policy & innovation

Data collection and surveys
Research assistance
Documentation and learning reports

Our Commitment to Safety

Start Walking Foundation is committed to protecting the dignity, rights, and safety of children, youth, volunteers, and communities.

All volunteers are required to:

Complete a safeguarding orientation
Adhere to our Child Protection Policy
Sign a Code of Conduct
Engage respectfully and ethically
Safeguarding is non-negotiable in all our programs.

We maintain the highest standards of child protection and ethical engagement.

Safeguarding Policy Code of Conduct
VOLUNTEER JOURNEY

How to Become a Volunteer

Volunteers receive guidance, supervision, and opportunities for learning and growth

1
Submit Application

Complete our volunteer application form

2
Review & Shortlisting

We review applications and contact suitable candidates

3
Safeguarding Orientation

Complete mandatory safeguarding training

4
Role Placement

Matched to suitable volunteer role and induction

5
Active Engagement

Begin volunteering with ongoing support

6
Growth & Recognition

Continuous learning and impact recognition

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join our community of dedicated volunteers making a real difference in Kenya.

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"Volunteering with Start Walking Foundation gave me a chance to mentor students and see real impact in the community."
— SWF Volunteer

Ready to Walk With Us?

Your time and skills can help shape brighter futures.

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