DO SOMETHING AMAZING WITH WEST HAM UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST AFRICAN ADVENTURES AND WEST HAM UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST HAVE TEAMED UP TO OFFER SUPPORTERS AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME TO KENYA The trip will support the African Adventures’ annual Community Development Pledge, which supports and invests in the projects and areas volunteers visit. Funds will also be raised to support the work of West Ham United Community Sports Trust, which serves the local community, meaning the event will make a lasting impact in both the UK and Africa. From 23rd May 2015 - 7th June 2015, a team of West Ham United supporters will visit Nakuru in Kenya to spend either 8 or 15 days volunteering in schools. You can pay for the trip yourself or help fundraise. Whatever your circumstances - we want you on the plane! “Its incredibly rewarding and humbling for all the volunteers to experience such a different culture whilst offering long term support to the wonderful children and staff whose spirit continues to amaze every time we visit.” - Paul Newman, Community Manager, Derby County Community Trust 2 ABOUT WEST HAM UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST The West Ham United Community Sports Trust works for the benefit of the public generally and, in particular, the inhabitants of London and the surrounding areas. The Trust’s charitable objectives are as follows: • To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of association football and other sports capable of improving health • To provide and assist in providing facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons, who have a need for such facilities by reasons of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life • To advance the education of children and young people through such means as the trustees think fit in accordance with the law of charity “I think the entire trip was organised extremely well, with great attention to detail. As a volunteer I had nothing to concern myself with other than giving my all and going on planned excursions.” - Judy McConnell, 2014 Volunteer 3 ABOUT KENYA clean running water. Kenya is a beautifully diverse nation that encapsules everything magical about sub-Saharan Africa. Through tourism, agriculture and telecommunications industries, the country has boasted impressive economic growth and is in many ways regarded as a wealthy nation. The capital Nairobi is considered to be the economic hub of East Africa. However, 40% of the population continue to live off less than 75p per day and do not have immediate access to There are no free healthcare, state support or food allowances. Like many other developing nations, there is a huge disparity between the rich and the poor, without the infrastructure or safety net to support many of those in need. Our work in Kenya is based in the town of Nakuru. We work with ten schools and approximately 2000 young people. West Ham United Community Sports Trust will focus on helping 1000 of these. “I am the In-Country Director for African Adventures here in Kenya. I’ve been working with volunteers for over 10 years and love welcoming new volunteers to our projects.” - Alex Maina 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLEDGE African Adventures supports community projects in profoundly poor areas, where families typically live off less than 75p a day. Our pioneering Community Development Pledge underpins our commitment to these projects and details our support over the course of a year. The Community Development Pledge enables volunteers to see the progress that each project makes. materials to micro-finance and income generating activities, our support is wide-ranging and includes every project. Did you know? African Adventures provided circa “In a gentle way, you 25,000 meals for its 2013 volunteers. shake the Morecan impressively, we world” funded about the same number for children at the Mahatma Gandhi projects we work with. Please read our Community Development Pledge in full by clicking here. “I am responsible for organising African Adventures’ volunteer work and project support. I will make sure you know exactly how you are helping before you go.” - Tom, Projects & Foundation Co-ordinator 5 “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” - John Dewey HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteers bring our work to life. Your time and effort will leave a tangible legacy at the project you support. Most of our volunteers have never volunteered in the UK before, let alone Africa, so rest assured that we are here to help you get the most from your trip! You can assist the projects in three main roles, detailed in the next couple of pages of this brochure. However, before you get started, you need to think about a few things: • Volunteers need to be patient and flexible because arrangements often change and things can often take a long time to get done • Volunteers will be challenged and put out of their comfort zone, particularly in the first few days • Volunteers need to be ready to learn, as well as give and work If you’re up for the challenge, read on... “Amazing experience - it taught me so much and the children were so wonderful. The project is under my skin and I’m there next year!” - Melody Simms, 2014 Volunteer 6 VOLUNTEER ROLES COMMUNITY WORK WITH CHILDREN & TEACHING IN SCHOOLS This is our most popular volunteer role because it encompasses a broad range of activities, enabling first-time volunteers to get a full flavour of project life. The role includes: • Reading stories to children • Helping to prepare, cook and serve meals for children • Helping to set homework and mark papers • Teach subjects such as English, Maths, Music, Art, Science • Deliver your own lessons (in part, until you feel comfortable) • Mark papers Volunteers helping in this role have access to our handy Volunteer Resource Portal for lesson plans and ideas! Click here to read more. “At my school, our students need your time, your motivation and your care. My teachers need your support, your patience and hard work.” - Yuvenalis, Head Teacher, St. Trizah School 7 VOLUNTEER ROLES COMMUNITY BUILDING MULTI-SPORTS Volunteers who like to get their hands dirty and see a project through from start to finish are welcome to join our building programme, which focuses on the development of schools. Each of the schools we work with run a basic PE/multi-sports programme, which can vary in its frequency and sports. Work can range from building classrooms and kitchens to painting and installing running water. Project work will be planned in advance of your trip but requires a minimum of five volunteers. Volunteers who are proactive and enthusiastic can hold their own sports sessions. You need not be qualified, though experience is naturally beneficial. There is also an opportunity to coach football in the early evening at around 5pm. “Excellent organisation that helped co-ordinate an unforgettable trip. I would urge anyone who is thinking of using African Adventures to do so, you won’t regret it!” - John Hames, 2014 Volunteer 8 ADVENTURE RIFT VALLEY ADVENTURE DAY Kenya is a beautiful country which boasts some of the most impressive wildlife and landscapes in Africa. During your weekend off, whilst the projects are closed, the team will embark on an adventure day beginning with a safari game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park (pictured above). You will also visit the earth’s equator and hike down Thomson Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in East Africa. “Everything in Africa bites, but the Safari bug is worst of all” - Brian Jackman Key Information: Duration: 1 day Location: Rift Valley Additional costs: Volunteers need to purchase lunch “Volunteers need to possess a moderate level of fitness to take part in the hike down to the bottom of Thomson Falls and back up.” - Matt, African Adventures 9 Bedroom a t Kivu Reso rt ACCOMMODATION TRANSPORT Volunteers on the trip will stay together at Kivu Resort (pictured above), which is next to Lake Nakuru National Park. The group will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi at the beginning of the trip and returned at the end. The accommodation has basic amenities including Western-style toilets, electricity and running water. Swimming pools, a bar and a gym make it a great place to relax outside of project hours. Volunteers will share single-sex rooms with up to four other volunteers. During each project day, transport is provided from Kivu Resort to your projects and back again at the end of the day. All transport is included for the Rift Valley Adventure Day. “Kivu Resort is basic but has everything you will need. Sometimes we lose electricity but if you can roll with it, you’ll enjoy it!” - Fred, Trip Co-ordinator 10 Total event cost: Option 1 £1995 or Option 2 £2500 WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Return direct flights to Nairobi from London Heathrow • Visa entry and application support • Pre-departure support including fundraising packs and trip t-shirts • Giraffe Sanctuary • Swahili lesson WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED? • Personal medical expenses • Personal spending money (budget £100-200) • Personal travel insurance which includes cover for volunteer work PAYMENT DATES • 8 (6 in country) or 15 (13 in country) nights’ accommodation Trip Option 1: 8 Nights • Fully organised project work • £150.00 to secure your place on the trip • 3 meals per day (except adventure weekend) • £922.50 by Monday 5th January 2015 • Return airport transfers and daily return project transport • £922.50 Monday 6th April 2015 • In-country orientation, 24 hour in-country support and UK Co-ordinator based in Kenya • Contribution to African Adventures’ Community Development Pledge Trip Option 2: 15 Nights • £150.00 to secure your place on the trip • £1175 by Monday 5th January 2015 • £1175 by Monday 6th April 2015 • Contribution to West Ham United Community Trust • Rift Valley Adventure Day; includes entry fees, transport and guide 11 FUNDRAISING Fundraising can be a huge help in supporting your financial ability to come on the trip. It can be fun and there are lots of things you can do ro raise money! Before you get started, think about: • Involving people you know - they will want to help! • JustGiving - set up an online page through West Ham United Community Sports Trust’s JustGiving page and increase followers on Facebook and Twitter! • Instead of asking birthday presents this year, ask your friends and family to donate to your trip! • Match funding - over 150 companies in the UK have a match-funding scheme which means they will match whatever you raise. Ask your company if they’re involved! • Organising events that are fun and innovative - quiz nights, sports tournaments, world record attempts, lotteries! “The more effort you put in the more you get. Every pound you earn through fundraising will make your trip even more amazing! - Zoe, 2014 Volunteer 12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Community Sports Trust. It is important to know how your money is divided when you take part in this event. Deposits are non-refundable and there are cancellation fees if you pull out less than five months prior to the event. Trip Option 1: 8 Nights The total cost per person is £1995, from this £405 (£506.25 including Gift Aid) is raised for West Ham United Community Sports Trust. Trip Option 2: 15 Nights The total cost per person for is £2500, from this £610 (£762.50 including Gift Aid) is raised for West Ham United A £150 deposit will be required In order to secure your place on the trip. To book your place or to find out more information, please contact Matthew Scott (details below). There are limited spaces on the trip, so please book early to avoid missing out! Matthew Scott Sports Group Account Manager [email protected] 023 8178 0957 13 JOIN WEST HAM UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST AND MAKE 2015 ONE TO REMEMBER WWW.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK
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