🌱🌍 Permaculture, Education & Community Empowerment in Kenya
The experience
Join a meaningful project in Lodwar focused on permaculture, education, and community empowerment. Volunteers support sustainable farming, teaching activities for children and adults, and outreach work. With just 2–3 hours of daily tasks, there’s plenty of time to relax while living simply and contributing to fighting hunger and poverty. ✨
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner French
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We welcome volunteers who are open-minded, respectful, and genuinely interested in sustainability, education, and community work. We expect you to be proactive, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to daily activities such as farming, teaching support, and community engagement. Reliability, a positive attitude, and kindness, especially when working with children, are essential.
In return, you can expect a supportive and inclusive environment where you’ll learn about permaculture, local culture, and grassroots community development. We value cultural exchange, so your ideas and skills are always welcome. You’ll have clear guidance, fair working hours (4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week), and enough free time to relax or explore.
Living conditions are simple but welcoming, and you’ll be part of a close-knit community experience focused on learning, sharing, and making a meaningful impact together
Activities & Shift
Work Schedule:
4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week
Typically divided into morning and afternoon shifts. Morning Shift (2–3 hours)
Focus on permaculture and outdoor activities:
Watering, planting, mulching, and harvesting crops
Garden maintenance and composting.
General farm tasks depending on the season. Afternoon Shift (1–2 hours)
Focus on education and community engagement:
Assisting with children’s learning activities or tutoring
Supporting adult education sessions (when available)
Organizing creative activities (games, arts, storytelling)
Participating in community outreach or awareness programs.
Weekly / Flexible Tasks
Helping with project development or new ideas. Tasks may vary depending on weather, season, and community needs
Flexibility and teamwork are important
Weekends are usually free or lightly scheduled depending on activities Supporting social media, photography, or documentation
Assisting during community events or workshops
Rules
To ensure a positive experience for everyone, we ask all volunteers to follow these simple guidelines:
Respect everyone: Treat community members, children, and fellow volunteers with kindness, respect, and cultural sensitivity
Be reliable: Arrive on time for activities and communicate in advance if you are unable to attend
Care for the environment: Follow sustainable practices, avoid waste, and respect nature at all times
Child protection: Always behave responsibly and appropriately when working with children
Shared living: Keep common areas clean and respect shared spaces
No drugs / responsible behavior: Maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone
We value honesty, teamwork, and open communication. By respecting these guidelines, you help create a safe, welcoming, and impactful experience for all