Solar Powered Piped Water Supporter.

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3 - 10 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

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

Highlights

  • Experience the Ugandan way of life and enjoy evening country walks through our typical rural based community.
  • Gain Ugandan fluency by living with a host family and sharing daily life with the local community.
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience

Highlights

  • Experience the Ugandan way of life and enjoy evening country walks through our typical rural based community.
  • Gain Ugandan fluency by living with a host family and sharing daily life with the local community.
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience
  • Make memories you will never forget during weekend excursions and tours with your fellow participants seeing our abundant natural resources and tourist attractions in the pearl of Africa Uganda
  • Visit our social cultural tourist attractions in the Buganda kingdom like the kasubi tombs,the man made Kabaka lake,the Kabaka palace and the Uganda museum


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    Volunteers will work with local community to extend solar powered piped water system to Mmanze Secondary School, Mmanze Primary School and BusaawaMmanze health Centre III

    The program is about getting potential volunteers that maybe willing to work with us to extend solar powered piped water system to our secondary school,primary school,health unit and the entire community.The system currently stops at a distance of one kilometer from where it is is needed.The ...

    About the program

    The program is about getting potential volunteers that maybe willing to work with us to extend solar powered piped water system to our secondary school,primary school,health unit and the entire community.The system currently stops at a distance of one kilometer from where it is is needed.The volunteers will pay a program fees of 1200$ for one month.50% of the fees will be used for airport pickup and drop back,feeding and accommodation.50% will be used to buy the materials that will be used to e tend the water system in a distance of one kilometer.The system needs about 10,000$ to complete it.The main activities to be done include the following 

    1-Digging the transmission line a distance of one kilometer 
    2-Buying and installation of the transmission pipes a distance of one kilometer 
    3-Buying and installation of distribution pipes a distance of one kilometer 
    4-Buying and installation of a fifty thousand water storage tank
    5-Construction of the water tank pillars.
    6-Construction of a perimeter fence at the water tank storage plant.
    7-Installation of water taps.


    Typical day

    08:00-09:00 breakfast 

    09:00-11:30 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
    18:00-20:00 leisure time 
    21:00-22:00 dinner 

    Typical day

    08:00-09:00 breakfast 

    09:00-11:30 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
    18:00-20:00 leisure time 
    21:00-22:00 dinner 


    Free-time activities

    Volunteers are free to go for excursions,tours during their free time especially on weekends and public holidays.

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers are free to go for excursions,tours during their free time especially on weekends and public holidays.


    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

    Water and construction at Basic education level

    Required Documents

    Cv, motivation letter and photo

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    Construction or water related background but commitment to serve and share 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

    50% of the program fees is used for airport pickup and drop back,feeding and accommodation.50% of the fees goes towards the buying of the building materials for the construction and extension of water system to where it is needed a distance of one kilometer from where the system is currently located 

    Airport Pickup at Entebbe International Airport

    Airport pick up is made by one of our members.However,volunteers should inform us before coming the time and date of arrival.Late night arrival will need volunteers to stay in a hotel or guest House at their expense.

    Accommodation

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

    Food & Beverages

    We serve our local food with local sauce.we also serve fruits and drinking water.Vegetarians are considered for their meals.

    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

    The dates are flexible you can come any time.

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

    Program fees

    3 weeks (min. stay) 1,197€
    5 weeks 1,995€
    6 weeks 2,394€
    7 weeks 2,793€
    8 weeks 3,192€
    10 weeks (max. stay) 3,990€
    Average fees 399€/week

    Program fees

    399€ per week 3 - 10 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    3 - 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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