Volunteer With Us
Why Volunteer with Us?
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to participate in several of the above areas:
- Engage in meaningful community-driven interventions designed to empower local populations and address health inequities.
- Gain hands-on experience in public health research and contribute to evidence generation that influences policy and practice.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of community engagement, advocacy, and global health security.
- Help shape innovative interventions that challenge traditional power hierarchies in global health and promote local ownership of solutions.
- Expand your professional network by working with experts, policymakers, researchers, and community organizations.
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, including:
- Students and young professionals in public health, epidemiology, research, social sciences, or policy.
- Community advocates and grassroots leaders passionate about equity-based public health interventions.
- Researchers and technical experts interested in contributing to developing research projects, and designing innovative intervention models.
- Digital and communications specialists who can help translate complex health information into community-friendly content through participatory approaches.
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Engagement: Work directly with local communities, community-based organizations, and community health workers to support grassroots interventions.
- Research formulation and implementation: Assist in data collection, developing research projects, literature reviews, and implementation research among other areas pf research.
- Policy & Advocacy: Support policy brief development, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy efforts.
- Digital Engagement & Communications: Support digital content, social media campaigns, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
- Training & Capacity Building: Support developing learning materials, toolkits, and digital knowledge products.
Commitment & Structure of Volunteering
We deeply value the time, skills, and dedication that volunteers bring to our mission. We recognize that volunteering is a commitment, and we strive to create an environment that is flexible, meaningful, and impactful while respecting the diverse responsibilities that volunteers may have.
To ensure that both volunteers and the organization benefit from the experience, our volunteer structure is designed as follows:
Engagement Period: Volunteers commit to a 4-month part-time engagement, allowing enough time to contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects while balancing other personal and professional responsibilities.
Time Commitment: Volunteers should have the availability to engage for at least 15 hours per week in a way that aligns with project timelines and deliverables. We encourage applicants to consider this requirement carefully before applying to ensure they can fully participate.
Mode of Engagement: Most volunteer activities will be conducted remotely, with hybrid or in-person engagements for volunteers involved in fieldwork or community-based activities. We aim to create flexible engagement models that accommodate volunteers’ availability while ensuring program success.
Respect for Volunteer Contributions: We appreciate and value the contributions of every volunteer and strive to provide a supportive, collaborative, and engaging experience. Volunteers will receive clear guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for learning and professional growth throughout their time with us.
Volunteer Eligibility Based on Location
We welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds and locations. We have 2 types of volunteer opportunities.
Remote Volunteer Opportunities
For roles that are fully remote, we welcome applications from both local and international volunteers who are passionate about public health, research, policy, and advocacy. These roles allow individuals to contribute from anywhere in the world, engaging in areas such as data analysis, policy research, communications, knowledge dissemination, and digital engagement among others.
- Hybrid Volunteer Opportunities
For those interested in community-based or fieldwork roles, opportunities are currently only available for individuals who are physically in Kenya. These roles involve working directly with communities, supporting field research, conducting stakeholder engagement, and implementing grassroots health initiatives. Volunteers in these positions may be required to travel to project sites within the country.
How to Apply
To ensure structured and impactful volunteer engagement, we encourage all applicants to read our Volunteer Policy before applying.
Before applying, please review our Volunteer Policy.
Once you have reviewed the policy, you can submit your volunteer application by filling out our online application form
Application Review Process
We review volunteer applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, meaning you can apply at any time. Selection is made based on availability and program needs. If your application is not immediately selected, we may retain it for future consideration when relevant opportunities arise. We are committed to providing timely feedback to all applicants. You will receive a response within 14 days of submitting your application, informing you of the next steps in the process.
What Happens Next?
- Application Review: Our team will assess your application for alignment with available opportunities.
- Screening & Selection: If the application is deemed suitable for the next stage, applicants may be invited for an interview session.
- Onboarding & Training: If the applicant progresses to the
Need more Information?
If you have any questions about volunteering with us, feel free to reach out to our team at :
Join us in making a difference: become part of our mission to transform health through research, community action, and policy influence!
