Volunteer
Volunteer with us
Share your time and skills with communities in Samburu County, in the field or from wherever you are.
Why volunteer
Work alongside communities
Support projects that communities design and lead themselves.
See change on the ground
From kitchen gardens to early warning, see what resilience looks like in practice.
Join a local team
Work with SATCD's team in Maralal and learn from people who know Samburu best.
Volunteer with SATCD
SATCD welcomes individuals who are passionate about community development, resilience building, environmental conservation, youth empowerment, health promotion, education, and humanitarian action.
Volunteers may support community outreach activities, training events, project implementation, data collection, communications, documentation, and other community-based initiatives.
Opportunities may be short-term, event-based, or longer-term depending on programme needs and volunteer availability.
Volunteers are selected based on their interest, skills, experience, commitment to community service, and alignment with SATCD's values and mission.
In the field in Samburu
Support community sessions, distributions and events alongside our team in Maralal.
Skilled remote volunteer
Help with photography, communications, grant writing or IT from wherever you are.
Local community volunteer
Help organise activities and share information in your own community.
How it works
Apply
Fill in the form below. It takes about five minutes.
Talk with us
We'll call or WhatsApp you to talk about your skills and availability.
Get started
We match you with a role and introduce you to the team.
Apply to volunteer
Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
SATCD is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for children, vulnerable adults, staff, volunteers, partners, and community members.
We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, discrimination, harassment, and any form of misconduct.
All volunteers and representatives of SATCD are expected to adhere to our organizational values, code of conduct, and ethical standards when engaging with communities.
SATCD is currently strengthening and formalizing its safeguarding and volunteer screening procedures, including role-appropriate background and reference checks where necessary. A comprehensive safeguarding policy will be published once approved by the organization.
Questions
Do I need experience?
Not for every role. Tell us about your skills and interests and we'll find a good fit.
Do you cover travel or accommodation?
This depends on the role. We'll talk it through with you before you commit.
Can I volunteer as a group or company?
Yes. Use the form or get in touch and tell us about your group.
How soon will you reply?
We aim to reply within two weeks.