Volunteering with the Dedan Kimathi Foundation turns your time, skills and passion into meaningful action.
Inspired by the courage and service of Kenya’s freedom heroes, we welcome everyone who cares about environmental conservation, heritage preservation, community empowerment and the welfare of Mau Mau veterans and their families. Whether you bring professional expertise, practical skills or simply a willingness to serve, you can make a difference.
Why volunteer with us
What you gain
Make a real difference
Help restore forests, support communities, preserve history and care for our freedom heroes.
Gain experience & skills
Build leadership, conservation, project management, research and communication skills.
Meet like-minded people
Join a growing network of students, professionals and community leaders.
Honour our heritage
Help preserve the stories and memories of the men and women who fought for Kenya.
Where you can help
Choose your area
Environment
- Tree planting days
- Nursery work
- Forest restoration
- School environmental clubs
- Clean-ups
Veterans & heritage
- Veteran welfare visits
- Recording oral histories
- Archive and documentation
- Memorial events
Community
- Community outreach
- Youth mentorship
- Skills training
- Event support
Professional skills
- Photography and video
- Writing and social media
- Research
- IT, legal and finance
How to apply
Three simple steps
Tell us about you
Send your name, location, skills and the area you would like to help in.
Have a quick chat
We will call or message you to match you with an activity.
Join us on the ground
Come to your first planting day, event or project.
Stand for something bigger
Your time can help shape tomorrow.
Every tree planted, every story preserved and every veteran supported builds a stronger Kenya.
