Training in art, design and craft

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4 - 8 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 rural based communities.
  • Gain Ugandan fluency by living with a host family and sharing daily life with the communities.
  • 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 rural based communities.
  • Gain Ugandan fluency by living with a host family and sharing daily life with the communities.
  • 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 and man made Kabaka lake with our Ugandan museum


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    The volunteers will train women/children in different skills of making/designing locally made handcraft like baskets ,wallmats,table trays and mats using local material

    This program is very much important because it aims at empowering the children especially the girl child,the women and the entire community to be self reliant and productive using the locally available materials to make local handcraft that can be sold within the country and the entire world.The ...

    About the program

    This program is very much important because it aims at empowering the children especially the girl child,the women and the entire community to be self reliant and productive using the locally available materials to make local handcraft that can be sold within the country and the entire world.The main social problem faced by our communities especially the girl child and mothers in general is lack of a self sustaining source of income that may result into being involved in bad acts in the society.The only way to solve that problem is to empower them with skills that can enable them become productive and self reliant not to entirely depend on men for their well being own other domestic basic needs.The program is mainly about training the teachers,students,children,women and the entire community in art,design and crafts using the locally available resources in the area like raffia and dry banana leaves .
    The tasks undertaken will depend on their level of experience and qualifications. Volunteers may include, but are not limited to:The role of the volunteers will be training teachers, students and community members at the Mmanze Community in different art, design  and craft,  especially those are locally made using our local materials.Volunteers can also organize tradings for the community concerning marketing and promotion of their products.Volunteers also expect to learn from us our social cultural beliefs and practices,our taboos ,totems and clans,our songs,our local art and designs,our our local language.Volunteers do not need to bring any special equipment to train our people because this type of art and designs is mainly done using our hands.However,if they have any special equipment that they may to come with,it’s welcome
    Vol  are accommodated with host families in order to learn our social cultural beliefs and practices.Program fees is used for airport pickup and drop back ,feeding and accommodation.Program fees is paid through western union money transfer system before arrival.50% of the fees is used to buy the training materials like raffia and dye.

    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

    Volunteers work for at least five hours a day.The day starts in the morning with having breakfast between 08:00-09:00.Then the volunteer walks to the school which is about a ten minutes walk.He/She signs in the school arrival book and goes to the staff room to know the time table of the day which is ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers work for at least five hours a day.The day starts in the morning with having breakfast between 08:00-09:00.Then the volunteer walks to the school which is about a ten minutes walk.He/She signs in the school arrival book and goes to the staff room to know the time table of the day which is followed by the entire staff.Normally,morning session goes up to 10:30.From 10:30 -11:00 Its is break time.Work resumes at 11:00 until 13:00 which is lunchtime for both teachers and students.At 14:00 working resumes up to 16:00.This is time for sports or music,dance and drama.At 17:00 the school is closed for the children to go back home and the teachers as well.This is normally the program from Monday to Friday because weekends are free days for the volunteers to go for different tours to different places of their choice.National public holidays are also free days for volunteers and the other teachers 


    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 go for sports like football during evenings They can go for tours in our tourists attractions the ...

    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 go for 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,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 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

    general at high school or college level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, Immunization certificate and motivation letter and current photo

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    Volunteers should be open-minded, friendly, and willing to work within a community

    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

    Program fees is used for airport pickup and drop back,feeding and accommodation.50 percent of the fees is used to buy the training materials for the trainees like raffia and dye.

    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.Volunteers that arrive late at night are advised to stay at a hotel or guest house at their expense.

    Accommodation

    Accommodated with host family to enable the volunteers learn our social cultural beliefs and practices ,with single,double rooms.Water is got from the rain water harvesting tanks,batherooms are outside and urinals are out side.We use solar power for light and electricity.

    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?

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    Details on arrival

    Arrival dates are flexible and volunteers are welcome all the year round.

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

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 798€
    5 weeks 998€
    6 weeks 1,197€
    8 weeks (max. stay) 1,596€
    Average fees 200€/week

    Program fees

    200€ per week 4 - 8 weeks Age 18 - 50+

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 8 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

    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 ...
    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 ...
    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. ..

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    Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda > Kampala

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