Embracing Growth and Community: My Nine-Month Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
When I look back to the day I got deployed to my site, I feel proud of myself because I did not think I could reach this far. When we were coming to my site, my fellow Volunteers joked about my site to lighten the mood and ease my mixed feelings towards the volunteering service. […]
Contributing for a Common Cause
After being in the community for almost seven months, it is now time to focus on the project implementation phase. This is a crucial moment for any CorpsAfrica Volunteer as it requires all your effort together with the community to make informed decisions on how you can go about it. This stage involves gathering community […]
When Communities Come Together There Are No Limits
After a successful community mapping and project identification, the community was in the project planning process. Despite some communities being individualistic, in the heart of every thriving community lies a spirit of collective action and shared purpose. This truth was vividly illuminated in various circumstances such as a fundraising endeavor in my community at Embu […]
Navigating Community Solutions with Innovators’ Compass
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my success and strength are anchored on the Innovators’ Compass as a tool with five powerful questions to ensure community ownership and sustainability. With the application of the Innovators’ Compass, I have been able to start a handiwork initiative at Kavu Primary School in Kyerero Village, Kabale district. The project is […]
Reflecting On My Volunteer Journey with CorpsAfrica
My journey with CorpsAfrica has been transformative, shaping both my personal and professional life in profound ways. When I joined, I hoped to make a difference in others’ lives, but I didn’t anticipate the deep self-discovery and growth I would experience. This journey has uncovered personal values and strengths I hadn’t fully realized before, such […]
The Unmatched Rewards of Volunteering with CorpsAfrica/Kenya
Volunteering to serve your community is a significant sacrifice, but one that reaps unparalleled rewards. My journey as a volunteer in Nkomo, Meru County through CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been transformative, leaving an indelible mark on my life. When I first embarked on this journey, I anticipated challenges. However, the reality has far surpassed my expectations. Volunteering […]
Home Stretch
As I am counting the time I have been in my service, I couldn’t be prouder of myself, not forgetting the community and the office for their big support. I have become a strong believer in service to others. I have come to understand the importance of process and inclusion towards achieving a common goal. […]
My Odyssey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Embarking on my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer was a leap of faith into the unknown, but little did I know it would become a profound catalyst for personal and professional growth. From the outset, I was tasked with the noble mission of making a difference in underserved communities. However, what I didn’t anticipate was […]
The Power of ‘Us’
Reflecting on the past month, I have more to appreciate about my journey which has taught me more about patience and humility. I have grown to be more resilient and understanding. This educative journey has not been without challenges and setbacks, but challenges are merely speed bumps that need to be seen and approached with […]
Amusing Moments of a Volunteer in the Meeting and the Meeting Tree
It was a great time when we had a break from the community as we attended our first In-service Training (IST 1) which focused on building our capacity to facilitate project identification and develop project proposals with the community members. After the training, I left the appealing training venue with fear and grief, not because […]