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Join UVLIA in Mayuge to help with community gardens and food security. Volunteers work with children to grow vegetables, make compost and learn organic farming. Tasks include sack gardens, school farms, nutrition lessons and small projects like poultry. We provide accommodation, 3 meals and training. Help us plant seeds of hope. However, we request for $10 per day to anable us provide you with the necessary care during your whole period of stay!
18 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Amount: US$ 8 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: What your $10 covers: Welcome & Orientation - Community introduction, safety briefing, and placement at St. Peters, Mpakirema, and neighboring schools Local Coordinator Support - Daily guidance from UVLIA staff during your stay Administrative Costs - Volunteer records, certificate, and communication Community Contribution - Small contribution to school garden tools, learning materials, and activities for children
3 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
At UVLIA in Mayuge we run agriculture and food security programs with children, youth and families.
A typical day starts with morning work in the garden from 8am to 12pm. Volunteers work alongside children to plant vegetables, weed, water, make compost and care for sack gardens and school farms. In the afternoon we do nutrition lessons, cooking demos, and small projects like poultry or goat rearing.
Volunteers teach simple organic farming methods that work in Mayuge like mulching, crop rotation and natural pest control. You will also help us document the work with photos and simple reports.
No farming experience is needed. We provide training and local support. The goal is to improve food security, teach children new skills, and create income for families.
Volunteers live with a host family and get 3 meals per day with local Ugandan food. We ask for a $10 one-time contribution to help cover meals, accommodation and garden materials.
Come join us and help plant seeds of hope in Mayuge.
Volunteers work 4 to 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Weekends are free.
Morning shift: 8:00am to 12:00pm
Work in school gardens and community farms with children and youth. Activities include planting vegetables, weeding, watering, making compost, and caring for sack gardens.
Afternoon: 2:00pm to 4:00pm, 2-3 days per week
Nutrition lessons, cooking demos with local food, and support for small projects like poultry and goat rearing.
Other tasks:
Teach simple organic farming methods, help with record keeping and photos, and join community meetings.
There is one free day during the week for rest or to explore Mayuge.
Contribution fee: $10 one-time contribution to support accommodation, 3 meals per day, and garden materials.
Work expectations:
Be ready to work 4 to 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Be respectful to children, youth, and host families. Be open to learning Ugandan culture and farming methods.
Community rules:
Dress modestly. No alcohol or drugs in the host home or during work. Communicate in advance if you will be late or absent. Follow the guidance of the UVLIA team.
What to bring:
Comfortable clothes for farm work, hat, closed shoes, and insect repellent.
