Construction of a Green House or Irrigation System

location
3 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

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

Highlights

  • Experience the typical Ugandan way of life with the local community in Uganda
  • Get Ugandan fluency by living with the locals and share with them their social economic conditions of living in a typical rural based area like ours
  • Become more passionate about your your major and propel your experience with the local

Highlights

  • Experience the typical Ugandan way of life with the local community in Uganda
  • Get Ugandan fluency by living with the locals and share with them their social economic conditions of living in a typical rural based area like ours
  • Become more passionate about your your major and propel your experience with the local
  • Make memories that you will never forget during your free time and weekends especially by using the boda boda(motorcycle transport system in Uganda
  • Have a tour of abundant natural resources and tourist attractions in Uganda the pearl of Africa


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    volunteers will work with local builders to construct green house,cool house and drip irrigation system.50% of fees will buy factory made building materials like cement.

    The Mmanze Centre for Rural Development & Training (MACERUDET) is a local NGO located in Uganda. MACERUDET is a community based organization mainly developing and managing self-help community projects in all the welfare works related fields. It takes its name from the Mmanze community, one of the ...

    About the program

    The Mmanze Centre for Rural Development & Training (MACERUDET) is a local NGO located in Uganda. MACERUDET is a community based organization mainly developing and managing self-help community projects in all the welfare works related fields. It takes its name from the Mmanze community, one of the communities of the Masulita sub-county.
    MACERUDET has 25 years of experience in the field of welfare works thanks to the contribution of a small group of of professionals located in Masulita, Uganda.

    MACERUDET volunteers enjoy an extremely unique experience not only in the work but also in the atmosphere they live in.You will be made to feel at home and you will taste all the different cultural foods, see their dancing and have the opportunity to join in. You can go for walks to see the monkeys and other natural living things and you can learn about the various local medicinal plants. Uganda has plenty for you to be doing during your time off, from white water rafting to on foot safaris.

    We accept volunteers without discrimination of race, color, tribe and religious denominations. Age limit for the volunteers is between 18 years and 80years. The tasks undertaken will depend on their level of experience and qualifications. Volunteers may include, but are not limited to Construction  of low cost green houses, cool house and drip irrigation system. Volunteers should have knowledge about construction or willing to contribute funds towards the project. We need 10-20 volunteers.

    Volunteers work for at least five hours a day.The rest of the hours especially in the evenings after 4.00 pm is free time. Weekends and public holidays are also free to all volunteers to go for touring to different places of their choice.
    Volunteers will be responsible to work with the local community to construct the green house,cool house and drip irrigation system.50% of the program fees goes towards the buying of the factory made building materials building materials like cement, iron bars, metallic windows, metallic doors,stone dust,transportation of the materials wire mesh.The green House is supplied by Balton Uganda .We can only install the house after buying it from Balton.In that respect,our major role is to raise the money to buy the green house and later get the technical advice from them before its being installed.This is also the same case with the drip irrigation system same.It can only be supplied and installed by Balton Uganda after buying it from them.

    MACERUDET volunteers are accommodated with host families as a means of learning our social cultural beliefs,practices where they are looked after at a cost of USD 250$ per week .The fees is paid through western union money transfer system before arrival. This fee includes airport pick up, accommodation, feeding, orientation,and laundry.50% of the program fees goes towards the buying of the building materials that is needed to construct the cool house,to buy the green house and drip irrigation system from Balton Uganda. 

    During the week we organize a variety of activities for volunteers in the evenings.  We often play football (soccer), cards and board games or chill out around the bar or go out for a dance getting to know fellow volunteers from around the world.   



    Typical day

    08:00-09:00 break fast

    09:11:30 working time 
    11:30-12:00 break time
    12:00-13:00 working time 
    13:00-14:00 lunch time 
    14:00-16:00 working time 
    16:00-18:00 sports time 
    18:00-21:00 leisure time 
    21:00-22:00 dinner 

    Typical day

    08:00-09:00 break fast

    09:11:30 working time 
    11:30-12:00 break time
    12:00-13:00 working time 
    13:00-14:00 lunch time 
    14:00-16:00 working time 
    16:00-18:00 sports time 
    18:00-21:00 leisure time 
    21:00-22:00 dinner 


    Free-time activities

    Volunteers can be engaged in the following activities during their free time : Going for a walk through our communities to see different types of nature like the high rocks at KUNGU ROCK. They can do indoor games like drat Ludo and sports like football during evenings They can go for tours in our ...

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers can be engaged in the following activities during their free time : Going for a walk through our communities to see different types of nature like the high rocks at KUNGU ROCK. They can do indoor games like drat Ludo and sports like football during evenings They can go for tours in our tourists attractions the Kasubi traditional tombs . They can go to our source of the Nile at Jinja. They can go to Mabira natural forests to see the different nature there. They can go to our wild life centre at Entebbe zoo.
    They can go to our national game parks like Queen Elizabeth national park,Kidepo national park,
    Bwindi Impenetratable forest to see the Chimpanzee and Gorrilla .The Sippi falls,BUJAGAALI falls,
    the Kikagata hot springs,The Rwenzori mountain for mountain climbing ,The mountains of the moon.
    Volunteers can also for concerts and music shows in different recreation centres. They can go to Ssese islands and lake Bunyonyi to watch the different nature in the islands. They can go to our museum to see our reserved past activities. All the above activities can be done either in the evenings after work ,on weekends and during the official public holidays in the country


    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

    construction at high school or college level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, Certificate of immunization, motivation letter and current photo

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    Volunteers should have a basic certificate in construction.However commitment and willingness to serve and share with others is more relevant

    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

    We charge for feeding ,accommodation,airport pick up and drop back.50% goes to the buying of the factory made building materials like cement,iron bars, metallic windows, metallic doorsand iron sheets for the construction of the cool house,green house and drip irrigation system ,construction and installation.Green house costs about 3000$ and it is only supplied by Balton Uganda after being paid for.The same applies to the drip irrigation system.However volunteers can either contribute towards the buying of any of the above or participate in the construction of the cool house.

    Airport Pickup at Entebbe International Airport

    We pick volunteers from the airport at their arrival schedule that should be communicated to us before arrival by the volunteer .The volunteer is picked by me the Program Manager or can be picked by another delegated person with a document /password that is being communicated to be used for proper identification of each other.It is always recommended not to travel to the project site during late hours in the night especially after 12.00 midnight.should the arrival be in late hours volunteers will stay at a guest house or hotel at their expense.

    Accommodation

    Accommodated with a host family  with single,double rooms.Water is got from the rain water harvesting tanks,bathe rooms are outside and urinals are out side.We use solar power for lighting and electricity .Water is provided from the rain water harvesting tank .Water for bathing is boiled at the consent of the volunteer.Bath rooms,urinals and pit latrines are just near the accommodation area.

    Food & Beverages

    Food and drinks are provided at the following program :8.00 am to 9.00 am we provide break fast .10.30 am- 11 am , we serve break tea or coffee,1.00 pm -2.00pm we serve lunch,5.00 pm to 6.00 pm we serve evening tea or coffee ,8.00 pm to 9.00 pm we serve dinner.Our food is mainly the local organically grown food with a lot of greens,fruits and water.Vegetarians are mainly considered but if you take meat,pork ,mutton then we can consider you for that menu.

    Internet Access

    Limited 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

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    Details on arrival

    The dates are flexible 

    Availability
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    Program fees

    3 weeks (min. stay) 1,197€
    4 weeks (max. stay) 1,596€
    Average fees 399€/week

    Program fees

    399€ per week 3 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    3 - 4 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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