Are you interested in horticulture and agroforestry and want to be a Sustainable Agriculture volunteer in Tanzania? JMCE Sustainable Agriculture project is a great way to learn about, experience, and help improve techniques and practices adopted by local small-scale farmers in communities in Arusha.
If you love living amidst nature, soaking in freshness, and getting your hands dirty, this is the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
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| Duration | Fee (USD) | Equivalent/day (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $455 | $65 |
| 2 weeks | $675 | $48 |
| 3 weeks | $830 | $40 |
| 4 weeks | $985 | $35 |
| 5 weeks | $1,140 | $33 |
| 6 weeks | $1,295 | $31 |
| 8 weeks | $1,605 | $29 |
| 10 weeks | $1,915 | $27 |
| 12 weeks | $2,225 | $26 |
Note: Includes One-time $290 registration fee + 5% international banking fee.
Orientation starts on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month . You’ll be guided by local staff to your project location in Arusha and introduced to the community and farmers.
Volunteers participate in hands-on sustainable agriculture tasks such as mulching, integrated pest management, biopesticide preparation, seedbed preparation, transplanting, and weeding. Work may involve horticulture (herbs, spices, vegetables, flowers, seed production) and agroforestry (synotropic planting, silviculture, apiculture, meliponiculture). Tasks vary seasonally and according to ongoing local projects.