Eco-Volunteers: Laikipia Permaculture & Community Resilience

The experience

Join us at the Laikipia Permaculture Centre, nestled in the heart of Kenya's stunning Laikipia County, and become part of a vital movement towards sustainable living and community empowerment. We are seeking passionate volunteers to contribute to our mission of fostering resilient ecosystems and thriving communities through permaculture principles. The Laikipia Permaculture Centre is dedicated to promoting holistic and sustainable development.

What you offer

6 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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 30 Per day

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: This will cater for some bills like electricity, water, wifi and 50% travel within Nanyuki town and it's environs not more than 10km away.

What you get

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Kenya

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Ecological Design:
Learning to observe and analyze natural systems.  
Designing sustainable landscapes, gardens, and homes.  
Integrating diverse elements to create resilient and productive systems.  
Sustainable Agriculture:
Implementing practices such as no-till farming, composting, and crop rotation.
Developing food forests and integrated pest management strategies.
Promoting local food systems and seed saving.  
Water Management:
Implementing water harvesting and conservation techniques.  
Designing greywater systems and natural filtration systems.
Restoring watersheds and promoting water security.  
Soil Health:
Building soil fertility through composting, cover cropping, and mulching.
Understanding soil biology and its role in ecosystem health.
Remediating degraded soils.
Community Building:
Facilitating community gardens and shared resources.
Promoting local economies and sustainable livelihoods.  
Building social networks and fostering collaboration.
Renewable Energy:
Exploring and implementing renewable energy technologies.  
Designing energy-efficient homes and buildings.  
Promoting energy conservation practices.  
Natural Building:
Utilizing local and natural building materials.
Designing eco-friendly homes and structures.
Implementing natural building techniques.