As a volunteer, you will be responsible for helping to maintain all aspects of the sustainable agriculture in Elchemu Farm which includes,piggery,dairy farming ,sheep farming, and horticulture in Kenya.
The farm produces a variety of crops, including large fields of cabbage, onions and maize .
Typical Day for Volunteer
Mornings 8am-12pm
Organic Farming techniques
Planting and growing vegetables
Developing organic manures
Training and sharing knowledge
Feeding the domestic animals
Vaccination of domestic animals
Milking the cows and feeding the calves.
12.00-13.00hrs
Volunteers will assist in preparing lunch with local staff
13.00-1400hrs
Lunch
14.00-16.00hrs
Organic farming practices
Farm Machinery Supervision and inspection
Milking the cows and feeding calves
Participate in piggery project
Hey in animal health
During the weekends, volunteers have spare time and usually just relax or take the opportunity to explore other parts of their local town and travel to Nakuru. Long weekends can be taken to travel further afield to destinations, such as Nanyukir, Naivasha, or to embark on a safari.
Accommodation
Food
Internet
Airport Pickup
Local Travel
Volunteers can expect to share a room with other volunteers of the same gender and volunteer houses can accommodate up to 5 volunteers at one time. Volunteers in living in a hotel or home stays can expect to be living with your own room.Bedding is provided, however you will need to bring your own towel and toiletries. It is also recommended to bring a sleeping bag for weekends away. In the hotel or home stay, there is a cook who prepares meals for the volunteers and there is a security guard. The local team are also available on a daily basis during the week for support and via phone over the weekend.
Staple foods in Kenya include rice, ugali (maize porridge), chapatti and coconut milk. Volunteers are served three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Breakfasts generally consist of chai (tea), toast, fruit and mandazzi (deep fried dough). A typical lunch can include meat and vegetables with rice and fruit, while dinner usually sees traditional food, such as ugali and chapatti accompany the meat and vegetables. Meals are served at the accommodation, however a packed lunch can be provided upon request if your placement is due to finish after lunch time.
Bottled water is readily available in Kenya and volunteers with any special dietary requirements, please let us know so we can make arrangements for you.
The program orientation begins on the 1st and 15th of every month and volunteers need to arrive in Nairobi on the day before orientation in Eldoret outside in Nairobi.
After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation and project placement in Eldoret outside Nairobi. Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night before your program orientation.
If you are traveling in Kenya prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Nairobi on the day before your program orientation.
Orientation is hosted by our local team in Eldoret. Orientation begins on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Kenya – Introduction to Kenya, Kenyan Customs, Language Training Details, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in Kenya, Introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing. Once your orientation is complete, introduced to your host family.
Organic Farming and Gardening Assistant
No previous experience is required, so you may join this project on a gap year, career break, or volunteer vacation as a family.
$170/week
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