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Plastic Waste Cleanup & Environmental Awareness (Nyumba ya Mungu)

The experience

ConserveLife Foundation (CLF) invites volunteers to support plastic waste cleanup and environmental awareness at Nyumba ya Mungu beaches. Volunteers will collect plastic waste, help protect the water ecosystem, and engage communities and schools through education on pollution prevention. Expect hands-on outdoor work, teamwork with locals, and a meaningful opportunity to promote environmental protection and sustainability.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers are asked to make a small one-time contribution of USD 5. This fee supports basic cleanup tools such as gloves and waste bags, environmental education materials for schools and communities, local transport to Nyumba ya Mungu cleanup sites, and coordination of activities. The contribution helps ensure the program runs safely, effectively, and has a positive impact.

What you get

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.

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.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Conserve Life Foundation (CLF) welcomes committed Worldpackers to support our Plastic Waste Cleanup and Environmental Awareness program at Nyumba ya Mungu. We expect volunteers to actively participate in beach cleanups, collecting plastic and other waste, and to engage positively with local communities and schools during environmental education and awareness activities. Volunteers should be physically ready for outdoor work, respectful of local culture, reliable, and willing to work as part of a team.

In return, volunteers can expect a meaningful grassroots experience, clear guidance and supervision, and opportunities for cultural exchange. CLF provides coordination, basic tools for activities, and a safe, supportive working environment. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in environmental conservation, community engagement, and environmental education while contributing to the protection of an important freshwater ecosystem.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers will work approximately 4–5 hours per day, mainly in the morning when temperatures are cooler. Activities may vary depending on weather, community schedules, and environmental needs.

Daily activities may include:

Collecting plastic and other non-biodegradable waste along Nyumba ya Mungu beaches

Sorting and safely storing collected waste for proper disposal or recycling

Participating in community clean-up events with local youth, fishermen, and residents

Supporting environmental awareness sessions in schools and villages, including simple talks, demonstrations, and discussions on plastic pollution and ecosystem protection

Assisting with preparation of education materials and awareness campaigns

Helping document activities through photos, videos, and short reports (optional, based on skills)

CLF staff will provide daily guidance, task planning, and supervision. Rest days are arranged according to the volunteering schedule and mutual agreement.