🌍☕ Kenya Coffee School Internship & Volunteer Programs: Local Roots, Global Opportunities
Nairobi, Kenya — 2025
At Kenya Coffee School, we believe that real learning happens not only in classrooms but also in the field, in cafés, on farms, and within communities. That’s why we offer structured Internship and Volunteer Programs for both local and international participants — giving passionate individuals the chance to gain hands-on experience, develop professional networks, and create meaningful impact in the coffee industry.
Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, a professional seeking new experiences, or a global coffee enthusiast, Kenya Coffee School welcomes you to be part of a transformative journey in one of the world’s most exciting coffee destinations.
🚀 Why Intern or Volunteer with Kenya Coffee School?
Kenya Coffee School is a globally recognized institution known for its excellence in coffee education, innovation, and social impact. Interns and volunteers benefit from:
- 🌱 Immersive Learning — Practical experience in real cafés, roasteries, coffee farms, and community projects.
- 🤝 Global Connections — Work alongside professionals, farmers, youth, and international experts in the coffee sector.
- 🧠 Skills Development — Gain barista, roasting, entrepreneurship, marketing, and sustainability knowledge.
- 💼 Career Growth — Enhance your CV, build networks, and explore future employment opportunities in the global coffee industry.
- 🌍 Social Impact — Contribute to Kenya Coffee School’s mission of empowering youth, marginalized communities, and promoting sustainable coffee value chains.
🇰🇪 Local Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
For Kenyan students and young professionals, our local programs offer:
- 📍 Barista and Café Internships at partner coffee shops, hotels, and specialty cafés across Nairobi and other counties.
- 🔥 Coffee Roastery Placements to learn roasting, packaging, and quality control.
- 🌿 Farm & Cooperative Experiences to understand production, processing, and community impact.
- 🧑🏽🏫 Community Outreach & CSR through Barista Mtaani, promoting coffee education in schools, youth groups, and marginalized communities.
- 📝 Research & Innovation Roles in coffee education, digital transformation, and sustainability initiatives.
These opportunities prepare interns to become job-ready professionals and coffee industry changemakers.
🌐 Global Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
For international participants, Kenya Coffee School offers unique cultural immersion and professional growth experiences:
- 🌍 Internships in Kenya — Join us at our training centers, cafés, and farms to experience the origin of world-class coffee firsthand.
- ✈️ Outbound Opportunities — Through our network of global partners in Finland, Italy, USA, Dubai, South Korea, Germany, and Thailand, top-performing interns can access exchange placements abroad.
- 🤝 Volunteering Programs — Collaborate in youth training, community development, research projects, and SDG-aligned initiatives.
These programs build strong global bridges between Kenya’s coffee sector and the international specialty coffee community.
🎓 Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:
- University students (hospitality, agriculture, business, food science, or related fields)
- Graduates seeking industry experience
- Baristas, roasters, and hospitality professionals
- International volunteers passionate about coffee, sustainability, or youth empowerment
- NGOs, research institutions, and development partners looking to collaborate
🌱 Aligned with SDGs & Youth Empowerment
Our internship and volunteer initiatives directly contribute to:
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
By connecting education, practical experience, and global networks, we are building a generation of skilled, socially conscious coffee professionals.
📢 Join the Program
Are you ready to learn, grow, and make an impact through coffee?
👉 Apply today to join the Kenya Coffee School Internship or Volunteer Program.
🌐 Visit www.kenyacoffeeschool.co.ke for application guidelines, timelines, and placement opportunities.
📩 You can also email us at info@kenyacoffeeschool.co.ke for partnership or tailored internship requests.
✨ Kenya Coffee School — Brewing Skills, Building Futures
Intern with us. Volunteer with us. Grow with us. Locally and globally.