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My name is Milton. I'm a farmer owning a small banana and coffee farm, goats, and ducks. Join our community in Uru Village, at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro! Help on our organic banana and coffee farm while supporting local primary school children through English teaching. You can also take part in school meal support and farmhouse hospitality. A meaningful opportunity to experience farming, culture, and community life in Tanzania. 🌿☕
3 hours of help per day
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
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
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner English or Beginner Swahili
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Uru Village Volunteer Program: Come and live as a volunteer in the heart of Uru Village, at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Join our organic banana and coffee farm while making a direct impact on the local community.
As a volunteer with the Uru Village Volunteer Program, you’ll be involved in four key areas:
1. Organic Farm Work: Work alongside us on our banana and coffee farm in Uru Village. Learn sustainable and organic farming practices, including planting, weeding, harvesting, and general farm maintenance.
2. Teaching English: Support students at a local public school in Uru Village. Help with English lessons, conversation practice, games, and reading. No teaching experience is needed.
3. School Meal Support: Help cook and prepare meals for school children. Learn local recipes and connect with families in the community.
4. Farm House Hospitality: Assist at our farm house accommodation in Uru Village. Help welcome guests, support housekeeping, prepare meals, and contribute to creating a warm space for visitors.
Who We’re Looking For
Open-minded and hardworking people who love nature, children, and community.
What You’ll Gain
Organic farming skills, cultural exchange, teaching experience, as well as meals and accommodation at our farm house in Uru Village.
Come grow with us, on the farm and in the community of Uru Village.
Monday: Organic Farm Morning
8:00 - 11:00 AM
Banana & coffee farm work: weeding, planting, composting, harvesting
Learn organic farming with the team
Tuesday: School & English
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Teach English at Uru Village Public School
Conversation practice, reading, and games with students
Wednesday: School Meals + Farm
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Help cook lunch for students, then 1hr on the farm
Community cooking + light farm tasks
Thursday: English + Cultural Exchange
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Support English class at school
Afternoon club: songs, drawing, or sports with kids
Friday: Farm House & Farm
8:00 - 11:00 AM
1.5hrs: Help at farm house - welcome guests, light cleaning, meal prep
1.5hrs: Farm work - coffee processing or maintenance
Finish the week together with the team
Saturday & Sunday: Free
Explore Moshi, Mt. Kilimanjaro views, Chagga culture, or just rest
ProgramNotesTotal: 15 hours per week
Flexible: Times can shift for school schedule or farm needs
Rotation: Everyone tries all 4 areas: Farm, Teaching, Cooking, Hospitality
Language: Basic Swahili lesson 2x per week in the evenings
This gives volunteers real impact without burnout, and lots of time to enjoy Kilimanjaro region.
