Bee Keeping, (APICULTURE) Saving Bees and Apiary Setup

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The experience

The purpose of this project is to Help Ugandans learn more about the benefits of bees to their society, Help farmers migrate from the old ways of bee farming to the urban ways of bee farming.

Volunteers would get involved in activities like saving bees and relocating bees from danger areas of the community.

Help out with establishments of Apiary for farmers, best way to create colonies,
Help in research and on Queen bee creation etc.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 100 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: Program Fees includes Airport pick up, Orientation, Program supervision, Accommodation Volunteer Recommendation Letter and Certification after your volunteer period, In-country 24/7 support In-country administration costs.


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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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.

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

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

The purpose of this project is to Help Ugandans learn more about the benefits of bees to their society, Help farmers migrate from the old ways of bee farming to the urban ways of bee farming.

Volunteers would get involved in activities like saving bees and relocating bees from danger areas of the community.

Help out with establishments of Apiary for farmers, best way to create colonies,
Help in research and Queen bee creation etc.

Help farmers start up their own apiaries.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers would get involved in activities like saving bees and relocating bees from danger areas of the community.

Help out with establishments of Apiary for farmers, best way to create colonies,
Help in research and Queen bee creation etc.

Help farmers start up their own apiaries.

Help build hives.


Rules

Every Volunteer is expected to have a bee suit