Village Farming in Uganda
Village Farming in Uganda
You will be in charge of helping out in farms by cleaning, picking fruits, planting crops and feeding animals.

You will be in charge of helping out in farms by cleaning, picking fruits, planting crops and feeding animals.

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Vegetable crop on the farm

Vegetable crop on the farm

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Overview

Most villagers in rural Uganda have devoted their lives to farming as it is a practice, which has been passed down from generation to generation. Local villagers learn to live with only the basics as well as eating from what they have grown.

In this program, you will work alongside local farmers and help them with their daily work. Your tasks might include planting and watering the crops, cleaning the farm, feeding the animals, picking fruits and vegetables depending on what is needed at the time.

Some days may be busier than others as you will be working at the pace of the local farmers who also choose to have “lazy” days. Besides working with crops, you will also be working with animals including cows, sheep, goats, etc.

This program will give you great insight into rural Ugandan life.

Objectives

  • Help the local villagers work their farms and promote cultural exchange
  • Increase your knowledge of local Ugandan life and farming methods
  • Assist the effort with extra hands

Impact

Volunteer experiences have a direct and positive impact on local communities by injecting money into the local economy through the purchase of food, transportation, and tourism activities. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the comunity and make a difference in the world. Depending on the type of volunteer experience you are interested in, your time can be spent improving educational resources and opportunities, providing medical services to underserved communities, or promoting environmental conservation and sustainable farming techniques.

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Location

Kajjansi, Uganda
Enjoy the local life in this rural township in central Uganda. Your accommodation location provides you with a great opportunity to see and experience Uganda on an authentic, local scale.
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Itinerary

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Saturday/Sunday - Arrival

Arrive on Saturday or Sunday at EBB (Entebbe International Airport) well before a meeting point time. Saturday arrivals need to book one extra night at our accommodation.

Meeting Point Times:

  • Option A - Saturday: 10:00
  • Option B - Saturday: 14:00
  • Option C - Sunday: 10:00
  • Option D - Sunday: 14:00
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Monday - Friday

You will be working for 4-5 hours. Some farms are near our center (about 10 minutes walk away), while others are located roughly an hour's drive away. Below is what a typical day might look like:

  • Breakfast
  • Work at the farm
  • Lunch
  • Work at the farm
  • Back to the accommodation
  • Free time
  • Dinner
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Saturday - Departure
Leave the accommodation on Saturday morning. Minivans to Kampala depart close by at least every hour. Change to taxi to arrive at the airport (2.5 hours) for earliest flights Saturday evening
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Inclusions

  • Shared Accomodation
  • All meals included
  • Arrival Transfer (included with 2 wk+ trips)
  • Free beverages
  • Wifi in public areas
  • Departure Transfer
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Options

  • Extra night accomodation (before experience)$60
  • Extra night accomodation (after experience)$60
  • Pick-ups outside of the regular pickup window$60
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More Information

Requirements

  • minimum english levelBasic
  • CRB RequiredOn signup
  • passport copy requiredNo
  • resume copy requiredNo

Other Requirements

  • Modest clothing - covering your shoulders down to your knees for your time at the farms

Food

Food will be Ugandan-style, which means lots of vegetables, potatoes, bananas, bread, and pancakes. Some dishes may have meat, but if you are vegetarian just let your coordinator know.

Accommodation

You will either be staying at our homestay or in our rural accommodation center. The homestay is a bit more comfortable with the family setting, but in our farm accommodation itself is quite basic and authentic. All participants are expected to be environmentally aware and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper, and electricity. You will be expected to clean up after yourself, and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and organized. There is no WIFI in either location and you will need to purchase a local SIM card in order to access the internet.

Cancellation Policy

Bookings can be amended and cancelled 30 days before the program start date without any costs. Bookings that are cancelled less than 30 days before the program start date will be charged the first week of the booking.

Volunteer Farming in Uganda

CategoryVolunteering
Stylebackpacker
AvailabilityOpen
Price per person$370/week
Minimum Duration1 week
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