Gap Year Volunteering with The Nasio Trust – The Journey That Changes You

• For young people
• Kenya
• Kenya & Tanzania
• Volunteering

Thinking of taking a break from your studies?

A gap year is not just time off — it’s a powerful opportunity to grow, explore the world, and discover who you are beyond the classroom.

When you volunteer with The Nasio Trust in Northwest Kenya, you’ll step into the heart of a community and play a real part in changing lives, including your own. Whether you’re helping children learn and play in our early childhood centres, serving warm, nutritious meals at the porridge kitchen, or building a safe, permanent home for a family in need, your work will have a lasting impact.

It’s a chance to learn, to give back, and to return home with a new perspective — inspired by the people you meet and the difference you’ve made.

What We Offer

We design tailor-made gap year packages to suit your interests, time frame, and growth goals. Whether you have 10 days or several months, we’ll build a journey that’s meaningful, flexible, and safe.

Included in your package:

• All food, accommodation, and daily activities
• Internal transport, airport transfers, and travel logistics
• Pre-departure support from the UK team
• On-the-ground local support in Kenya
• Private security and 24-hour backup from our staff

You’ll also fundraise a minimum of £350, which helps cover project costs, staff support, and the community work you’ll contribute to (for example, building a home for a family in need).

Not included:

• International & domestic flights, visas
• Vaccinations, antimalarials
• Personal travel & medical insurance
• Extra drinks, tips, souvenirs

We ask for a £150 deposit at booking; the balance is due four weeks before departure. Once you’re in Kenya, if you wish to stay longer after your initial period, you can extend for only £150 per week.

What You’ll Experience & Grow Through

• Hands-on community projects, from education to health to construction
• Daily life in authentic settings, learning local culture, language, and customs
• Working side by side with community members, not as a distant observer, but as a partner
• Moments of intensity, reflection, and real connection
• Growth in confidence, humility, and global perspective

Is This for You?

Take this trip if you:

• Want more than “holiday pictures” — if you want a story to change you
• Dream of stepping out of your comfort zone
• Crave a deeper understanding of global inequality, culture, and hope
• Are ready to challenge assumptions and return home changed

Ready to Begin?

Contact us today, and let’s start this life‑changing journey together.