from 877€

Excellent 4.8rating (9)

Construction of a Swimming Pool

location
3 - 5 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Moderate response rate

Highlights

  • Experience the Ugandan way of life and enjoy evening walks everyday
  • Gain Ugandan fluency by living with a host family and daily life with locals
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience
  • Make memories you will never forget during weekend excursions with your fellow participants
  • Visit different cultural sites,natural wildlife centers and different tourists attractions during your free time

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

The program needs potential people that maybe willing to work with us to construct the swimming pool in our area.We shall need multiple people to work with to construct.

Volunteers will be working with the local community to dig the proposed swimming pools manually using locally available tools like the hand hoe, spade. Volunteers can also contribute towards the buying of the construction materials of the pool,connection channels, train the community in pool ...

About the program

Volunteers will be working with the local community to dig the proposed swimming pools manually using locally available tools like the hand hoe, spade. Volunteers can also contribute towards the buying of the construction materials of the pool,connection channels, train the community in pool management should they have any experience and expertise in the swimming pool project. 

Still they can also participate in connecting the inlets and outlets of the water channels from the pool and out of the pool.In addition they will also train the community members on how to effectively manage the pool effectively and sustainably.In addition they will train the community on how to raise funds from the project in addition to maintaining the project .Volunteers will train the young ones on how to use it.


Typical day

The typical days work starts with break fast at 08:00-09:00 am.

From 09:00 to 11:00 is working hours.

11:00-11:30 Am is break time.

From 11:30 to 13:00 is working time.

13:00-14:00 hours is lunch time.

From 14:00-16:00 is working hours.

From 16:00-18:00 is leisure time

From 18:00 to 20:00 is bathing time ...

Typical day

The typical days work starts with break fast at 08:00-09:00 am.

From 09:00 to 11:00 is working hours.

11:00-11:30 Am is break time.

From 11:30 to 13:00 is working time.

13:00-14:00 hours is lunch time.

From 14:00-16:00 is working hours.

From 16:00-18:00 is leisure time

From 18:00 to 20:00 is bathing time and from 20:00-22:00 is dinner time.


Free-time activities

Volunteers are free to go for different tours on weekends and other public holidays within the country and also public days in their country of origin. 

Free-time activities

Volunteers are free to go for different tours on weekends and other public holidays within the country and also public days in their country of origin. 


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 but what matters most is the willingness to work and share with others at High school level level

Required Documents

Cv, photo, motivation letter and certificate of vaccination against covid 19

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

Swimming pool construction and management skills.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 16:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by MACERUDET Uganda Volunteers

The fees will be used as follows: 50% of the fees will be used to buy some of the materials to construct the pool. 50% will be used for airport pickup, drop back, feeding, accommodation and laundry services.

Airport Pickup at Entebbe International Airport

Airport pickup and drop back is part of the program fees and we request volunteers to inform us before their arrival their travel plan and dates.

Accommodation

Volunteers maybe accommodated with host families so that they can learn our social cultural beliefs and practices. Secondly, they can be accommodated in a single or double room at our Nakyewa house.

Food & Beverages

We serve food with drinks prepared in our Ugandan way of cooking.

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

If you are intending to volunteer in Uganda you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Uganda. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Joining the program is flexible throughout the year.

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

Program fees

3 weeks (min. stay) 877€
4 weeks 975€
5 weeks (max. stay) 1,462€
Average fees 292€/week

Program fees

292€ per week 3 - 5 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

3 - 5 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

  Moderate 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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