Bringing Smiles Foundation Trainer Application
Stand with us. Stand for children.
At Bringing Smiles Foundation, we work with children and parents in Mathare to prevent child sexual abuse through community-led training. We're looking for university students who care deeply about children's safety, communicate well, and want to grow as trainers and changemakers.
If selected, you'll go through a full training program before you ever step into the field, and you'll receive a stipend for each session you facilitate.
This is meaningful, sometimes emotionally heavy work. Please answer honestly — we're looking for the right fit, not the perfect CV.
Scroll down for more information on the role.
*Application takes about 10–15 minutes.*
What you'll actually do
As a BSF trainer, you'll facilitate sessions with children and parents in Mathare — teaching them how to recognize, prevent, and respond to child sexual abuse. You'll work in pairs or small teams, follow a structured curriculum we've developed with experts, and have a senior team member supporting you in the field.
You're not on your own. You're part of a community of trainers learning, debriefing, and growing together.
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for university students who are:
Currently in 2nd or 3rd year — though outstanding candidates from all years are welcome to apply
Comfortable speaking in front of groups, or open to growing that skill
Fluent in Swahili and English, with bonus points for other Kenyan languages
Emotionally grounded — this work touches hard subjects, and you'll need to handle that with care
Reliable and committed — children, parents, and your team will be counting on you to show up
Genuinely moved by the mission, not just looking for a side hustle
What you'll get
You don't need prior experience in counselling, social work, or psychology. We'll train you. What you do need is heart, humility, and a willingness to learn.
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Full training
Before you ever step into the field, led by experts in child safeguarding and facilitation
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A stipend
For each session you facilitate
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Certificate of training
Upon completion of the program
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Real skills
Facilitation, communication, working with vulnerable communities — that travel with you for life
The Process
Before you apply, please know
This is real work with real stakes. Children and parents will trust you with conversations that aren't easy. You'll need to handle stories that are hard to hear, and respond in ways that protect — not harm — the people in front of you.
If you're not sure this is for you, that's okay. We'd rather you take time to think about it than apply for the wrong reasons.
If you are sure — even nervously sure — we want to hear from you.
