Farming program
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About the project
Farming program
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
💼 What the programme involves
Orientation will be conducted to volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program.Volunteers will be involved in Farming different type of crops namely Tomatoes, Onions, Blue Gum tree and Amaranth, Source or look for markets outside Kenya for the products, Organic farming and teaching the local farmers on organic farming concept, bio-intensive, crop diversification, intensive planting and water harvesting.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation at host family Nancy Chomba. the local association will guide the volunteers on the local food culture. There will be a prescribed menu .There is no shower and modern toilet. The volunteers will be guided on the customs and conduct and should not strive to portray living standards beyond their means. Please note that where you will be accommodated there is electricity, outlet 240 volts 3 pin plug and pipe water/taps.
📍 About the location
Embu located in Eastern part of Kenya approximately 2 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public means, the closest Hospital is 30 minutes drive, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Embu 30 minutes drive from the camp site, cool area, cold at night and hilly terrain.
🎒 Leisure activities
Excursion at Mwea (rice) irrigation scheme, Kiajakoma tea plant, Lake Nakuru National park and Lake Victoria. The visits are done during the weekends. (Visits are done by volunteers PIVS only recommends area of interest) Maasai Mara can be arranged for volunteers interested in Safari 3 days Safari USD 400 details available upon request.
⚠️ Requirements
Qualities desired, positive attitude, to adopt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation, Flexibility, Patience, however, specialized skills/expertise such as Agronomy horticultural, agriculturalist, environmentalist and background knowledge of giving extension services to farmers and fair trade concept. Open to volunteers aged 21 years and above Sometimes we may not achieve the targeted volunteers please don’t be disappointed, and program, type of work or the location may change without notice.
ℹ️ Additional information
Duration of volunteering 1 to 6 months
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
PIVSMTV-G-12-18
01/02/2018 → 30/11/2018
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
350.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Embu, Kenya
Kenya
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES / KSh)
Exchange rate
1 KES = 0.006892 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 21:03 (12/11/2026)
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