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  • Sustainable Cities And Communities

Solar Powered Piped Water Supporter

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3 - 10 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Experience the Ugandan way of life and enjoy evening country walks through our typical rural based community.
  • Gain Ugandan fluency by living with a host family and sharing daily life with the local community.
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience

Highlights

  • Experience the Ugandan way of life and enjoy evening country walks through our typical rural based community.
  • Gain Ugandan fluency by living with a host family and sharing daily life with the local community.
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience
  • Make memories you will never forget during weekend excursions and tours with your fellow participants seeing our abundant natural resources and tourist attractions in the pearl of Africa Uganda
  • Visit our social cultural tourist attractions in the Buganda kingdom like the kasubi tombs,the man made Kabaka lake,the Kabaka palace and the Uganda museum
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    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    Volunteers will work with local community to extend solar powered piped water system to Mmanze Secondary School, Mmanze Primary School and BusaawaMmanze health Centre III

    The program is about getting potential volunteers that maybe willing to work with us to extend solar powered piped water system to our secondary school,primary school,health unit and the entire community.The system currently stops at a distance of one kilometer from where it is is needed.The ...

    About the program

    The program is about getting potential volunteers that maybe willing to work with us to extend solar powered piped water system to our secondary school,primary school,health unit and the entire community.The system currently stops at a distance of one kilometer from where it is is needed.The volunteers will pay a program fees of 1200$ for one month.50% of the fees will be used for airport pickup and drop back,feeding and accommodation.50% will be used to buy the materials that will be used to e tend the water system in a distance of one kilometer.The system needs about 10,000$ to complete it.The main activities to be done include the following 

    1-Digging the transmission line a distance of one kilometer 
    2-Buying and installation of the transmission pipes a distance of one kilometer 
    3-Buying and installation of distribution pipes a distance of one kilometer 
    4-Buying and installation of a fifty thousand water storage tank
    5-Construction of the water tank pillars.
    6-Construction of a perimeter fence at the water tank storage plant.
    7-Installation of water taps.

    Typical day

    08:00-09:00 breakfast 

    09:00-11:30 working time 
    11:30:12:00 break time 
    12:00-13:00 working time 
    13:00-14:00 lunch time 
    14:00:-16:00 working time 
    16:00- 18:00 sports time
    18:00-20:00 leisure time 
    21:00-22:00 dinner 

    Typical day

    08:00-09:00 breakfast 

    09:00-11:30 working time 
    11:30:12:00 break time 
    12:00-13:00 working time 
    13:00-14:00 lunch time 
    14:00:-16:00 working time 
    16:00- 18:00 sports time
    18:00-20:00 leisure time 
    21:00-22:00 dinner 

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers are free to go for excursions,tours during their free time especially on weekends and public holidays.

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers are free to go for excursions,tours during their free time especially on weekends and public holidays.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    Water and construction at Basic education level

    Required Documents

    Cv, motivation letter and photo

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Construction or water related background but commitment to serve and share is more relevant

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 16:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    50% of the program fees is used for airport pickup and drop back,feeding and accommodation.50% of the fees goes towards the buying of the building materials for the construction and extension of water system to where it is needed a distance of one kilometer from where the system is currently located 

    Airport Pickup at Entebbe International Airport

    Airport pick up is made by one of our members.However,volunteers should inform us before coming the time and date of arrival.Late night arrival will need volunteers to stay in a hotel or guest House at their expense.

    Accommodation

    Volunteers are accommodated with a host family to enable them learn our social cultural beliefs and practices.

    Food & Beverages

    We serve our local food with local sauce.we also serve fruits and drinking water.Vegetarians are considered for their meals.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe. We assist you to find cheap flights to Uganda. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Uganda provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Uganda you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Uganda. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The dates are flexible you can come any time.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $400 per week 3 - 10 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    3 - 10 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Location

    Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda > Kampala

    Meet your project coordinator

    Mulindwa
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    Spoken languages: English
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