Kenya‑Based Missionary - Team Host for Short-Term Volunteers

Company Description

KenyaRelief.org is a faith‑based nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives in Southwestern Kenya through medical care, education, and comprehensive support for at‑risk children. The organization operates a full‑service medical and surgical clinic, a safe and nurturing children’s home serving nearly 200 vulnerable youth, and a school educating more than 800 students. Each year, Kenya Relief hosts approximately 20 short‑term volunteer teams—primarily from the United States—who work alongside Kenyan staff to provide essential services and support. With deep trust within the local community and strong partnership with Kenyan government stakeholders, Kenya Relief advances its mission through collaboration, compassion, and long‑term commitment. The organization’s U.S. headquarters is located in Alabama.

Role Description

This is a mostly full‑time, on‑site missionary role based in Migori, Kenya. The Missionary Volunteer Team Host serves as the primary leader and point of support for all short‑term volunteer teams serving with KenyaRelief.org. This role coordinates, guides, and engages U.S. volunteer teams as they partner with the local community and ministries on the Kenya Relief campus. The Host provides support for volunteers who wish to engage in spiritual reflection or faith‑based activities, while also creating space that respects and honors the diverse beliefs and backgrounds represented among team members. The Host ensures that all volunteers feel welcomed, supported, and valued throughout their mission experience. In addition, the Host assists with logistical planning, offers cultural insight and orientation, and ensures that each mission team is well‑supported and positioned for a meaningful, safe, and successful time of service in Kenya.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a relevant field such as missions, ministry, hospitality, community development, education, group leadership, or service among marginalized communities overseas.
• Strong interpersonal and cross‑cultural relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing needs.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a consistently positive attitude.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word or Google documents, email, internet).
• Photography experience or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑cultural and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of KenyaRelief.org.
• Prior experience in international or mission‑based settings is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated spiritual and emotional maturity, grounded in a well‑formed identity in Jesus Christ.