Volunteers: a valuable contribution
Since HSHC works with limited resources, a helping hand is always welcome. HSHC welcomes foreign and Kenyan volunteers to support us and at the same time gain a unique experience to see grass-roots development work in practice. Also interns and researchers are welcome to do their assignments at HSHC or in the surrounding project area. Our staff is happy to facilitate volunteers and to support work that links with our mandate. We can also assist in arranging research assignments in the near-by Mt. Kenya National Park.

In the past 15 years HSHC has hosted many international volunteers and interns and has learned to appreciate their valuable contribution. Various assignments are possible, with a duration of 3 to 12 months.

The beautiful surroundings, the heart-warming communities and the pleasant climate make the Mt. Kenya region the ideal place to do your internship or voluntary work. The HSHC staff is ready to support you in your work, whether it is at the office in Naro Moru, in the oil-processing facility, the farms or in the surrounding communities.

Assignments
HSHC runs several projects in the fields of agriculture, forestry, water management and promoting entrepreneurship where volunteers or interns could support or develop their own research projects.

Students in the last year of their Bachelor or Master study in the following fields are welcome to apply:

1. (Organic) agriculture
2. Forestry
3. Tropical land use
4. Livestock, poultry
5. Development studies (e.g. gender, HIV / Aids etc.)
6. Anthropology
7. Human geography
8. Water management / irrigation
9. Business, commercial economy
10. Marketing & communication
11. ICT
12. Engineering
13. If your field is not mentioned, please contact HSHC to discuss the possibilities

Download here the vacancy text for interns and student researchers