🌿 Orchard Supervisor & Agro-Explorer🌍
The experience
Join us on a 50-acre orchard nestled in the lush countryside Luweero — just a couple of hours from Kampala. We’re looking for motivated volunteers to support our year-round operations, working side by side with experienced agronomists and agri-business professionals.
Whether you’re passionate about sustainable agriculture, want hands-on field experience, or simply love nature and meaningful exchange, this is a unique opportunity to grow🍃👩🌾
What you offer
23 hours of help per week
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
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.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 54 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We believe in mutual exchange — volunteers bring valuable knowledge, fresh perspectives, and curiosity, and in return, we offer a truly enriching experience in Ugandan agriculture.
You’ll help closely with our local team, gain practical skills in orchard management, and contribute to community-based farming projects. We’ll ensure you feel welcomed, safe, and inspired throughout your stay!
Activities & Shift
🧑🌾 Typical tasks include:
Field scouting and monitoring crop conditions
Supporting farm operations and training sessions for local farmers
Participating in knowledge-sharing with our agronomy team
⏰ Shifts: 23 hours/week, 5 days/week — flexible based on season and project needs
🌱 You’ll have plenty of time to relax, explore, and immerse yourself in the local culture!
Rules
🌍 We ask all volunteers to:
Help us keep the environment clean and plastic-free ♻️
Respect local customs and community values
Be open, kind, and proactive with the team
Let’s work together to build a greener, healthier future — one tree at a time! 🌳