Gardening, Tree Planting & Environmental Eduation 🌱

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The experience

Are you passionate about the environment, love getting your hands in the soil, and eager to inspire the next generation? Join us in Uganda and be part of a grassroots movement focused on tree planting, establishing nursery beds, teaching environmental education in schools, and promoting cultural exchange.

We’re looking for open-minded, motivated volunteers who care deeply about nature and community impact🤗🌿

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What you offer

4 hours of help per day

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: € 5 Per day

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

Description: 💶 We ask for a small fee of €5/day helps cover meals, accommodation, and project costs (seeds, tools, transportation, etc.).

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What you get

1 day off per week

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.

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 Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

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.

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

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Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Whether you're planting trees, assisting with school sessions, or sharing your own knowledge and skills, your presence will make a real difference.


We are a locally-led environmental initiative rooted in climate action, education, and community empowerment. Founded in 2024, our mission is to restore degraded ecosystems across Uganda through:

🌳 Tree planting & ecosystem restoration
📖 Environmental education in schools
🧑🏽‍🌾 Community engagement & sustainable farming

Our founder, a Ugandan environmentalist and climate change activist, created this project out of love for the planet and concern for future generations. We work directly with schools, youth groups, and local farmers, creating real, measurable impact across several districts.

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Activities & Shift

As a volunteer, you’ll join our daily activities including:

✅ Tree planting and maintenance
✅ Establishing and managing tree nurseries
✅ Teaching environmental topics in local schools
✅ Assisting with gardening or light farming tasks
✅ Supporting climate awareness sessions
✅ Engaging with youth and children through educational activities

Schedule:

⏰ 4 hours/day
🗓 6 days/week
🌿 1 free day for rest and exploration

You’ll also have personal time to explore the local area and connect with the community.

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Rules

🌱 Volunteers should be passionate about the environment and comfortable working in semi-rural areas.

🙌 Open to people aged 18 to 85, regardless of nationality, gender, religion, or background.

👧 Must be comfortable working with children and youth, as most of our work takes place in schools.

🏫 You may teach in schools independently, guided by a local teaching coordinator.

💶 A small fee of €5/day helps cover meals, accommodation, and project costs (seeds, tools, transportation, etc.). Contributions beyond this are welcome and help us build our permanent home base.

🤝 Volunteers should be adaptable, open-minded, and respectful of local customs.

🇬🇧 Basic English is required to communicate with staff and students.

🧤 Be ready to work with soil and plants — getting your hands dirty is part of the fun!

🌍 Be teachable, respectful, and enthusiastic about cultural exchange and teamwork.