Our Professional Volunteer Program is designed for any adult interested in helping out developing countries. Past professionals have included doctors, engineers, accountants, researchers, teachers, and architects.
Interns in Kenya work primarily in rural settings and provide support to the community and its leaders. The interns also learn about the rich cultures of Kenya while sharing their own gifts, experiences, and insights. SOTENI’s goal is to enable interns to be AIDS-prevention advocates in both Kenya and their home countries.
In the Cincinnati office, assignments might include organizing special events, creating publicity materials, updating the website, writing proposals, assisting with fund-raising campaigns, refining donor lists, and completing clerical tasks.
Interns in Cincinnati work on projects that advance the strategic goals of SOTENI International while gaining experience. Projects can include fund-raising, volunteer management, grant writing, and other administrative functions.
We are always in need of more fosters. Since we don’t have a physical shelter, we rely on foster homes to house our adoptable animals.
Adopt a Shaker building through volunteer labor. Volunteers assist in maintenance and restoration of the building.
Join Western Shaker Singers. A group of singers dedicated to keeping original Shaker music alive.
Show off your skills while helping a good cause. If you don’t have any then we’ll teach you. There is a need for electricians, people skilled in the construction trades, gardeners, educators, and people with experience in public relations.
Serve on a team researching the history of the White Water Shakers. Help us locate manuscripts, photos, and artifacts for our Shaker museum.
Assist in fund-raising, to further restoration and site development.