Construction of a classroom block

location
4 - 10 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Below average response rate

Highlights

  • Experience the local African way of life by working with us in Uganda under the Uganda Macerudet volunteering program at Mmanze Centre For Rural Development And Training.
  • Gain Ugandan local language fluency by living with a host family and working with the local people from a typical rural area in Uganda.
  • Become more passionate about your career and propel your experience and expertise with the local communities in Uganda.

Highlights

  • Experience the local African way of life by working with us in Uganda under the Uganda Macerudet volunteering program at Mmanze Centre For Rural Development And Training.
  • Gain Ugandan local language fluency by living with a host family and working with the local people from a typical rural area in Uganda.
  • Become more passionate about your career and propel your experience and expertise with the local communities in Uganda.
  • Make memories that you will never forget during local excursions with your friends in our typical rural setting.
  • Enjoy Rolex and fresh fruits that are are produced without using inorganic gaming materials.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    This is a new School in our community that is offering quality basic education to the children at kindergarten level/lower primary before joining formal primary level.

    The program will involve the local communities and parents to work with the volunteers to construct the classroom block for the children at Twinage kindergarten.Volunteers will be also requested to contribute towards the buying of the factory made building materials like cement,stone dust,iron ...

    About the program

    The program will involve the local communities and parents to work with the volunteers to construct the classroom block for the children at Twinage kindergarten.Volunteers will be also requested to contribute towards the buying of the factory made building materials like cement,stone dust,iron sheets,metallic doors and windows,nails and timber.The contribution will depend on the number of international volunteers available.The more they will be the less they will be contributing.Secondly,the volunteers will be involved in mixing the sand,cement and water.Mixing stones,with sand and cement.They will also be involved in assisting the local builders with the mixed aggregates.Volunteers will also be involved in painting the building when completed and installation of the floor of the building.


    Typical day

    Typical day starts in the morning with breakfast served at 08:-09:00 am,09:00 -13:00 pm is working time ,13:00-14:00 pm is lunch time ,14:00-16:00 pm is working time,16:00-18:00 pm is leisure time like local tour and sports.18:00-20:00 is bathing time and 21:00-22:00 is time for dinner.

    Typical day

    Typical day starts in the morning with breakfast served at 08:-09:00 am,09:00 -13:00 pm is working time ,13:00-14:00 pm is lunch time ,14:00-16:00 pm is working time,16:00-18:00 pm is leisure time like local tour and sports.18:00-20:00 is bathing time and 21:00-22:00 is time for dinner.


    Free-time activities

    Volunteers can go for an  evening walk during their free time.Secondly ,they are free to go for tours outside the project area on weekends and public holidays in Uganda.

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers can go for an  evening walk during their free time.Secondly ,they are free to go for tours outside the project area on weekends and public holidays in Uganda.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    Building and construction at Basic Education level

    Required Documents

    CV, Photo, Motivation letter, Copy of passport and current photo

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    No relevant work experience needed but the commitment to work and share with us your knowledge.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 16:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by MACERUDET Uganda Volunteers

    50% of the fees is used for airport pickup,drop back,feeding and accommodation.50% is used to to buy the needed building materials like cement, iron bars, metallic windows, metallic doors, stone dust, paint,iron sheets.

    Airport Pickup at Entebbe International Airport

    Volunteers are picked from the airport by any of our members.however,we need to know the arrival details like time of arrival and plane details.We request volunteers to send us their photo before arrival for proper recognition.Should volunteers arriving time be late in the night,volunteers are advised to stay in a guest House or hotel at their expense.

    Accommodation

    Volunteers are accommodated with a host family to enable them learn our social cultural beliefs and practices.

    Food & Beverages

    We provide our local food and sauce.we provide water for drinking and some fruits.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe. We assist you to find cheap flights to Uganda. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Uganda provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

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    Details on arrival

    Volunteers are accepted all the year round.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 998€
    5 weeks 1,247€
    6 weeks 1,496€
    7 weeks 1,746€
    8 weeks 1,995€
    9 weeks 2,244€
    10 weeks (max. stay) 2,494€
    Average fees 249€/week

    Program fees

    249€ per week 4 - 10 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 10 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with MACERUDET Uganda Volunteers during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    MACERUDET Uganda Volunteers

    Excellent 4.8 rating (9 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 1990

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Below average response rate

    Coordinated by

    Mulindwa

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    MACERUDET Uganda accepts a variety of volunteers all the year including students,active professionals mainly teachers , health workers and retirees to work with us .

    Meet your organization

    WHO WE ARE

    The Mmanze Centre for Rural Development & Training (MACERUDET) is a local NGO located in Uganda. It is a community-based organization mainly developing and managing self-help community projects in all the welfare works related fields. MACERUDET has more than 30  years of experience in the field of welfare works implementing community based programs and activities.

    MACERUDET takes its name from Mmanze community, which is located 22 miles north the capital city of Kampala along Matugga -Ssemuto road.. The area is typical of rural area’s in Uganda with families largely getting by on subsistence farming. It lies within the former famous Luwero Triangle, where the 1981 to 1986 bush war was centred resulting in many fatalities and virtually destroying all the social infra structures in the region. It was in this environment in 1987 that Macerudet (Mmanze Centre For Rural Development And Training ) was founded, with survivors organizing themselves on a self help basis to create this community based organization. The main aim of Macrudet was, and more than thirty years later still is, to contribute towards the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of the area through self help initiatives. During the past thirty years Macerudet has worked with the local community to found and develop projects that promote education, health care and economic development.

    Mmanze Community members face daily problems caused by poverty, low-grade water supply & sanitation facilities, insufficient funds for education, meagure nutrition & scant health care services, among a variety of other disadvantages. 

    MACRUDET has no established paid staff and implements priority programs and activities utilizing the services of both local and international volunteers through an integrated holistic development approach with a high community spirit and a lot of enthusiasm.
    WHAT WE DO  :

    Priority Programs include : Sustainable Agriculture & Income Generation; Community-Based Health Care; Functional Adult Literacy; Training & Education; Environmental Protection; Infrastructure Development; Rural Savings & Credit Scheme; Community Capacity Building; Rights Promotion & Protection; & Lobbying & Advocacy.We also recruit and host volunteers from the local and international community.

    ​WHERE WE WORK :

    We work with the rural based communities in the typical rural areas in Mmanze community,Masulita subcounty in Wakiso district.
    . Life is fairly laid back in the area and time is soon spent chatting with people in passing and visiting friends. The  area has an extremely low crime rate and volunteers are given the chance and encouraged to explore the area alone or in groups with our team.

    OUR HISTORY :

    As already mentioned ,we have an experience of more  than thirty years working with the rural based communities.Secondly ,we have the same experience working with both local and international volunteers from different countries  from different cultural back grounds.

    ​OUR MISSION :

    To work with rural communities to alleviate poverty, ignorance, disease & illiteracy through implementing sustainable community based development programs.

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

    We are looking for flexible, caring volunteers who have the drive to not only help but to familiarize themselves with the local culture and characters. We advise longer placements as it gives us and yourself a greater chance to get stuck into a program however we understand that short terms are sometimes preferred especially when visiting Africa or volunteering for the first time.

    9 reviews · rating4.8

    Moritz Hennig rating4.4

    2024 at Completion of students' dormitories

    I really enjoyed my time in the Macerudet Community. Everyone was welcoming and I really felt at home. The kids will always love to show you around and to bring you some sugarcane or jackfruit. The accommodation and especially the toilets are really simple, which can be a little unusual at first, ...
    Francois Loignon rating5

    2023 at Sports/Physical Education Trainer

    I initially was supposed to do 1 month of volunteering in the community of Mmanze. I got to meet the host family with Gorret, William and the kids. Their hospitability, kindness and generosity is so genuine and beautiful. It will make you feel right away at home with family members. I feel in ...
    Richard Ogutu rating5

    2022 at Training in art, design and craft

    Visiting Uganda was a dream come true. I enrolled for Communications and Marketing Volunteer at MACERUDET. Everything was enjoyable starting from the pickup at the Airport by my host, Mr. Mulindwa. He was very supportive. I got greatly prepared breakfast, lunch, supper. MACERUDET is the best place ...
    Alberto Brao rating4.2

    2022 at Computer Training Teacher

    The general impression was very good and the problems that arisen were managed and solved pretty well together with the staff. The context of the village is one hundred per cent rural and also the accomodation but you get in to it very quickly with no issues. The only problem that someone can find ...
    It’s my definite pleasure to be able to work for Mr Mulindwa Williams to build the training centre for the Mmanze Village located 3 hours north west of Kampala. This man has dedicated over 10 years in this project in order to improve the skills and living quality and working opportunity for the ...
    Muhammed Walton rating5

    2019 at English teacher assistance

    Wonderful institution providing education and development services to rural community in Wakiso district also Masulita sub county located in Kampala uganda. The Centre has two schools one primary and one secondary with students ranging in between the number of four hundred to five hundred students. ..

    Location

    Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda > Kampala

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