Join Us
Marafiki is Friends in Swahili. We invite you to become our friends. We need each other to make an impact in the broader community.
Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Swahili Camp Volunteer
Do you love kids and value their social and emotional development? Are you passionate about African culture and heritage?
Join us this summer during our Swahili Camp to help organize games, lunches, and support our teachers.
We also need qualified Drivers to help with pick up and drop off.
Youth Mentor
Do you have a professional experience or college journey to share?
Support youth in navigating college and career opportunities. Get paired with a youth or young adult ages 16-24.
Mentorships last for 6 months and require about 6 hours per month. Join the waiting list now. Applications will be available in May 2025.
Join Us
Marafiki means Friends in Swahili.
We invite you to become our friends. We need each other to make an impact in the broader community.
Building relationships across Lexington to ensure our Swahili-speaking community has equal access to resources and opportunities to make our community stronger.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Swahili Camp - Do you love kids and value their development? Join us this summer during our Swahili Camp to help organize games, lunches, and support teachers.
Marafiki Center Ambassadors - Are you an African immigrant, passionate about sharing your culture?Spread the word about Marafiki Center and become a trained Ambassador.
Do you have other skills and time to share?
Contact us and let us know how you want to get involved!