We Engage
We are a membership based network of organizations that engage volunteers
We Volunteer
We are a volunteer organization and all our work is voluntary
We Network
We are a consortium of like-minded volunteer organization
We Influence
We influence both internationally, nationally and at county level for the promotion of volunteerism
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
ABOUT US
The Volunteer Involving Organizations Society started in 2004 as a loose network and was officially registered under the society act of Kenya. We are a group of organizations that supports the UN resolution to promote volunteerism as a cross-cutting means of implementation towards the achievement of SDGs and any other government development strategies
Things we’re great at
Over the years we have carried out many activities and events aimed at promoting volunteerism
DOING GOOD
We promote volunteerism based on the simple idea of doing good to others and the environment. We mobilize our partners to join in the promotion of doing good, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good in any way
VOYA ANNUAL AWARDS
We work together with the government through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and county government to Identify, Recognize and Award exemplary Volunteers and Volunter Involving Organizations every year during a fete dubbed the ‘Volunter of the Year Award’
VOLUNTEERING INFRASTRUCTURE
We have worked with the government to develop a National Volunteerism Policy and its Implementation Framework and currently finalizing on a Proposed Law on Volunteerism. We engage with other like-minded partners to fast track volunteer initiatives for sustainable development
DOING GOOD
GOOD DEEDS DAY
Good Deeds Day is a global day that unites people from over 100 countries to do good deeds for the benefit of others and the planet. The celebrations are carried out annually across the world
WHEN
We hold this annual celebration yearly with over 5000 people joining the celebration locally
Call for Nominations >>
Kenya National Volunteer of the Year Awards (VOYA 2021)
The Volunteer of the Year Award is an annual event by The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in partnership with Volunteer Involving Organizations Society to recognise the outstanding efforts of Volunteers in Kenya and help promote the importance of volunteering in the community.
Nomination Form Volunteer Nomination Categories
Volunteer Says
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our Volunteers say:
Doing a good deed is always my passion, I am guided by the fact that when i volunteer, i touch a life, i change my community and I offer my services for a greater good. Am a Happy Volunteer
Mike
VIO Volunteer
My transformative journey has always been guided by volunteering opportunities that have come my way. I feel empowered and a sense of belonging when i volunteer.
Tabitha
VIO Volunteer
Volunteerism brings the aspect of satisfaction and service to the humanity. I feel good volunteering as i learn and interact so much with the members of the community.
Shem
VIO Society
Our Impact
With over 3000 Volunteers, we have…
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
VOLUNTEERS
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Our Team
Fred Sadia
National Coordinator
Meshack Odede
Chairperson
Shadrack Musyoka
Treasurer
Tabitha Muia
Vice Chairperson
Latest News
Our Latest Activities, Events and Blog
Pads Drive
Volunteer Involving Organization through collaborations with partners managed to distribute usable pads, girl’s pack(panties,soap,face towel and 5 reusable pads) and mask in the informal settlements of Mukuru, Lucky Summer and[…]
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Volunteer of the Year Award (VOYA) 2019
Volunteerism contributes approximately 3.7% of the National Gross Product. The Volunteer of the Year Award is an annual event by The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in partnership with[…]
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International Volunteers Day 2019
International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an opportunity for us all to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals[…]
Read moreOur Partners
We believe in partnership and Networking. Some of our partners are:
