The Kefa Project is a non-profit organization that works in Rwanda to reunite families, get children off the street, back in school, and provide them with a sense of community and belonging, often through the lens of soccer. 

As we are seeking to grow our impact, we are seeking volunteers to lead 7-10 day trips to Rwanda for people to experience Kefa. Trip leaders will receive the cost of their trip covered by the Kefa Project

ABOUT KEFA PROJECT:

Kefa started in 2009 by running soccer trainings in areas with much high rates of children on the street, providing community, coaching, and optional devotions after practice to keep kids in families and in school. Currently, we have seven training centers with 32 community teams and 725 athletes (boys and girls) who train weekly.  Our coaches are from the community and are trained in sports psychology, physiology, and basic counseling techniques. 

In addition to community teams, we offer boarding, food and educational opportunities at The Kefa Academy for up to 20 boys at a time who have been on the streets and cannot return home. Additionally, we built a Co-Op where 13 women are enrolled in learning trade and business skills so they can better support their families.

Recently we have started something we call “Catch-Up Schools.” Catch-up schools reach out to kids who are not in school, living on the streets, and we then work to reintegrate them into their homes and education. In the last two years, these schools have helped 79 kids get back in school after extended periods of absence. The programs aren’t only changing the lives of kids, but we are also seeing family and community change happening. These catch-up schools are so successful that we are replicating them across all Kefa communities, resulting in hundreds of kids getting off the streets and back into school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: 

We are looking for people with leadership skills and a heart for others who can lead trips of people to Rwanda and share about the mission and vision of the Kefa Project. Special consideration will be given to persons with leadership experience, cross-cultural experience, and a deep understanding of the Kefa Project.

Trip leaders will be expected to complete a brief online training on Kefa and trip expectations and then to attend two online trainings with their team on Kefa's core philosophy and cultural expectations. We anticipate trip leaders to lead trips every 2-3 years (although we are open to annually leading trips). During the trip, trip leaders will be the primary point of contact for the team to ensure trip members have a positive experience.

If interested, please fill out the application below! After reviewing the application we will be in touch for an interview and background check. Thank you!