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Greetings! We are Rafique, Billy and Tindi and our work is mainly in sustainable development and bio construction. We are also Permies and integrate permaculture in all our projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Sustainable living practices, cultural excursions and opportunities to volunteer in other areas of the island.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
No experience is particularly required, though we are looking particularly for creatives and volunteers happy to do quite physical labour and are happy to learn. People with natural construction experience, carpenters and other practical skills are a plus. We are also mostly Permaculture enthusiasts and designers and work along these principles to create kitchen gardens and common spaces.
An exciting opportunity to volunteer in the creation of a wellness retreat and arts center has arrived, located in the island of Funzi in Ukunda, South Coast of Kenya near the Tanzania border. Here you will take part in daily farm work which includes tending to both livestock and the food gardens. Superadobe/earthbag building and other natural building techniques will also be used in building an outdoor kitchen and keyhole gardens. We will also be doing a Rocket stove and oven in this building building. We are also building a vermicomposting toilet and shower building just to name a few activities. The site is located in the wild, scenic Northern beach of Funzi Island, near the Tanzania border. We have a private beach on one end of the 11 acre private property and there is also presence of wildlife and resident rare birds. Volunteers will also help with every stage of the build from design to implementation and furniture making.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
There is tent space available on the fenced grounds and *️️️️️volunteers are requested to come with tents and bedding*️️️️️ . We will be using composting toilets and water and toiletries will be provided. All food and cooking are shared amongst the volunteers on a daily basis and we request all volunteers to contribute to the food shopping expenses wherever possible.
What else ...
Volunteers will be expected to arrange their own transport to the island. You can take a bus from the likoni ferry to Ukunda, specifically to Msambweni where you can ask to drop off at Milalani just outside the island. 200Ksh or 2USD approx 2hr with traffic. It will cost roughly KSH200 by motorbike to get to the site from the main road, and details will be communicated.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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