Vacancy title:
Volunteer Servicemen and Servicewomen - Meru

[Type: VOLUNTEER, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Protective Services, Civil & Government, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
National Youth Service (NYS)

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, March 21 2026

Duty Station:
Meru | Meru

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen and a resident of the respective Sub-County of recruitment.
• Be aged between 18 and 24 years.
• Have attained a minimum mean grade of D (Plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
• Produce the original National Identity Card and academic certificates and submit one set of photocopies at the recruitment center.
• Possess a valid police clearance certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Be willing to undergo a medical examination during and after the recruitment exercise.
• Be prepared to undergo Basic Paramilitary Training.
• Be ready to offer voluntary service to the Nation in any part of the Republic of Kenya.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

The Kenya National Youth Service (NYS) wishes to inform the general public that a nationwide recruitment exercise for NYS volunteers (male and female) will be conducted throughout the Republic from Monday, 16th March 2026 to Saturday, 21st March 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. daily, in accordance with the schedule and requirements outlined below.

All prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen and a resident of the respective Sub-County of recruitment.
• Be aged between 18 and 24 years.
• Have attained a minimum mean grade of D (Plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
• Produce the original National Identity Card and academic certificates and submit one set of photocopies at the recruitment center.
• Possess a valid police clearance certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Be willing to undergo a medical examination during and after the recruitment exercise.
• Be prepared to undergo Basic Paramilitary Training.
• Be ready to offer voluntary service to the Nation in any part of the Republic of Kenya.

Successful candidates will report to the NYS Paramilitary Academy, Gilgil, or NYS Technical Training Institute (NYSTTI) Naivasha, on dates and times specified in their respective calling letters.

NB:-

• Orphans who meet the above requirements will be given special consideration upon presentation of valid documentary proof, such as parents’ death certificates or burial permits.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate in the recruitment exercise at their respective sub-counties and centers, provided they can withstand the prescribed physical training.
• Applicants with demonstrated sports skills and talents will have an added advantage.
• NYS does not condone corruption in any form. Canvassing or offering monetary or other inducements for admission is an offence that may result in automatic disqualification and/or prosecution. Any such incidents should be reported immediately to the Commandant General through Telephone No. 020-2400129.

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