What will I be doing?

A day in the life of a mentor

Do I have what it takes?

Is it all work and no play?

Where might I be staying?

Who will I be working with?

Can I bring my family?

Absolutely. Even if only one member of your family has business skills, Skills Venture can still provide a range of mind-expanding activities for all ages. Examples include helping out in a local primary school, teaching children aged 8-14 years, and getting involved in conservation in the local area. Family members can also take advantage of the incredible national parks and sites of interest all around the area.

The founders of Skills Venture have run a UK registered charity, Harambee Schools Kenya (HSK), for the last ten years. HSK works with primary schools in the Gilgil and Naivasha areas, providing equipment and infrastructure. We also have more than ten years experience of running volunteer teaching assignments, and we know that impoverished schools in the area can really benefit. All teaching is given in English, and provided an individual has an A-level standard education and a passion to make a difference they can be a brilliant teacher.

Skills Venture’s accommodation is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The campus is home to a ‘Bush School’ used to educate visitors about the natural environment and conservation. Professional guides can provide walks all around the surrounding area, teaching children and adults about the plants and wildlife around them. They can also work to help with conservation in the surrounding property.

There is also much to do in the surrounding area. There are more than five national parks and wildlife reserves within 45 minutes drive of the Skills Venture campus. Much of the Rift Valley area is naturally geothermal, many of the incredible landscapes can be explored on foot. In addition, there are opportunities for rock climbing and horse riding with professional guides.

We can also tailor your business mentoring to be family friendly, focusing for example on afternoon or morning sessions only so that you have plenty of time to spend on other family activities together.