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Want to volunteer in sustainable agriculture in Kenya? Our Travel Roots sustainable agriculture program is designed to tackle food insecurity issues by implementing sustainable practices to grow food and futures in Kenya.
Food insecurity remains a major issue in many parts of Kenya, especially in rural and low-income urban areas. This sustainable agriculture program connects volunteers with schools, families, and youth to promote food self-sufficiency and empower communities through hands-on farming practices.
You’ll get your hands dirty—literally—by planting crops, building gardens, tending chickens, and sharing simple techniques that can make a huge impact on health, nutrition, and income generation. Whether you’re teaching urban gardening in Nairobi or helping set up a backyard farm in a rural village, your efforts will sow seeds of real change.
This is a great opportunity for those passionate about sustainability, environmental education, or simply reconnecting with nature through meaningful, practical work.
Key Activities:
Assist with planting, weeding, harvesting, and composting in local gardens and farms
Help build chicken coops and manage small livestock care
Support school food gardens to improve child nutrition
Teach and promote backyard farming for low-income families
Empower unemployed youth with practical agricultural skills
By volunteering on our Sustainable Agriculture program, you will:
Help families and schools grow their own food and improve nutrition
Promote eco-friendly farming techniques and reduce environmental harm
Work directly with communities on long-term food security solutions
Support unemployed youth with skills for self-sufficiency and income generation
Experience life on the land while contributing to a healthier, greener future
What to Expect: A Day in the Life of a Sustainable Farming Volunteer
Each day is grounded—literally—in purpose and productivity. You’ll spend your time planting, learning, and connecting with locals who are working toward a more food-secure future.
7:30 AM – Breakfast & Morning Planning
Start your day with a hearty meal at your homestay and review the day’s tasks—whether it’s tending to crops, visiting a school garden, or building a chicken coop.9:00 AM – Morning Fieldwork
Head to the community plot, school farm, or household garden. Tasks may include planting seeds, composting, weeding, or preparing garden beds for new crops.12:00 PM – Lunch & Local Connection
Break for a community-cooked lunch—often shared outdoors with staff, youth, or local farmers.2:00 PM – Afternoon Workshops or Livestock Care
Assist in agriculture training sessions or help care for chickens, goats, or small-scale irrigation systems. This time may also include preparing urban garden containers or backyard beds.4:30 PM – Wrap-Up & Reflection
Clean tools, water the last rows, and reflect on the day’s progress. Often, this is when locals share stories, tips, or future planting plans.Evenings & Days Off
Evenings are peaceful—ideal for journaling, relaxing, or enjoying home-cooked meals with your host family. Weekends are great for exploring nearby farms, parks, or city markets.Your Impact as a Volunteer
Food is more than a necessity—it’s a tool for health, empowerment, and sustainability. As a sustainable agriculture volunteer, you’ll help individuals and families grow what they eat, reduce dependence on aid, and take back control of their nutrition.
Your work directly supports schools in feeding their students, families in nourishing their children, and unemployed youth in creating livelihoods through farming. Every seed planted and skill shared becomes a step toward food security and ecological balance.
This is hands-in-the-soil volunteering that creates real change—harvest by harvest, one garden at a time.
Your Home in Kenya
As a volunteer, you'll stay with a trusted local host family in a quiet residential area near your placement—whether in Nairobi, Maasai, Nakuru or Kisumu. These homestays offer a warm, welcoming base where you can rest, reflect, and feel part of the community.
Rooms are shared with fellow volunteers and include basic essentials such as a bed, mosquito net, and fan. Bathrooms may be private or shared depending on the location.
What’s Included:
Shared bedroom with bedding and mosquito net
Bathroom with running water or bucket shower (depending on the area)
Three traditional home-cooked meals per day
Filtered water, tea, and basic snacks
Laundry access (self-service or small local fee)
Wi-Fi available in most urban areas
Evenings are a chance to unwind with your host family, learn local customs, or simply enjoy the quiet moments after a meaningful day of service.
History
Born during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, this grassroots initiative began as a local response to growing hardship in Nairobi’s most vulnerable communities. As job losses and economic instability swept through the area, the founders stepped in to provide food parcels, clean water, and hygiene essentials—mobilising quickly through local networks and international support.
What started as emergency relief soon evolved into something deeper: a platform where people could offer their time, skills, and compassion to lift others up. By 2023, the initiative was officially registered as a nonprofit organisation, opening the door to long-term development and volunteer-led projects that continue to grow each year.
Mission & Vision
The mission is to empower communities by providing practical, affordable, and sustainable solutions to local challenges—through volunteering, training, and shared resources.
Their vision is to create self-reliant individuals and resilient communities by equipping people with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities needed for lasting transformation. Every project is built on a foundation of respect, accountability, compassion, and local collaboration—ensuring that change comes from within, and stays long after the volunteers have gone.
Program Fees & What’s Included
Program Fees
Duration Fee (EUR) Daily Equivalent
1 week €252 €36.00/day
2 weeks €354 €25.29/day
3 weeks €475 €22.62/day
4 weeks €586 €20.93/day
5 weeks €698 €19.94/day
6 weeks €810 €19.29/day
8 weeks €1,024 €18.29/day
10 weeks €1,257 €17.96/day
12 weeks €1,490 €17.74/day
Payment Terms
Program fees are due 30 days before your start date
If applying within 30 days, full payment is due within 48 hours of confirmation
What’s Included
✔️ Homestay accommodation with a vetted local family
✔️ Three traditional meals daily
✔️ Airport pickup and drop-off
✔️ Orientation, placement, and in-country support
✔️ All volunteer activities
✔️ Pre-departure support and cultural guidance✔️ Welcome pack with all the essential and helpful information
✔️ Certificate of completion at the end of your placement
✔️ Full support before, during, and after your program
✔️ 100% Cancellation Money-Back Guarantee
✔️ And so much more...
Your Investment in Food Security & Environmental Resilience
Your time and effort help grow more than crops—you’re cultivating self-reliance, healthier communities, and sustainable solutions to hunger. Your program fee helps support local farms, tools, seeds, and outreach that make this program possible.
Your program fees help directly support:
Tools, seeds, composting materials, and livestock care
School and community food garden projects
Local trainers and agriculture coordinators
Sustainable farming education and outreach
Safe housing, nutritious meals, and full volunteer support
Where You’ll Be – Diverse, Welcoming, and Full of Heart
Your placement could be in Nairobi, Maasai, Nakuru and Kisumu. Whether you're in the buzz of the capital, along the Indian Ocean coast, surrounded by the traditions of the Maasai, or in a peaceful Rift Valley town, one thing remains the same: a warm welcome and a strong sense of community.
These locations are rich in contrast. You'll see children learning in both concrete classrooms and thatched community centres, often with limited resources but endless enthusiasm. Each setting brings its own daily rhythm, challenges, and rewards.
From urban energy to rural calm, you’ll be immersed in a way of life that celebrates simplicity, connection, and resilience—making your volunteer experience as personally transformative as it is impactful.
Kenya – A Nation of Culture, Contrast & Community
Kenya is known across the globe for its dramatic landscapes, world-class safaris, and deeply rooted cultures. But beyond the wildlife and wilderness lies a country full of warmth, resilience, and vibrant community life.
You’ll find a rich blend of languages, traditions, and daily customs—from the Swahili phrases spoken in the streets to the generosity of a shared meal. Kenya’s people are its greatest strength—welcoming, curious, and eager to engage.
Whether you're wandering through Nairobi's Maasai Market, hiking the Ngong Hills, or learning to cook chapati with your host family, every day brings something new to discover. With its tropical climate, friendly communities, and growing social initiatives, Kenya is an unforgettable place to live, learn, and contribute.
No matter where you're placed—Nairobi, Mombasa, Maasai Land, or Nakuru—your weekends and afternoons offer plenty of chances to relax, explore, and connect more deeply with Kenya.
Explore Local Markets and Towns
Wander vibrant markets filled with colourful fabrics, handmade crafts, and fresh tropical fruits. Each region has its own rhythm and charm.
Nature Walks and Village Tours
In rural areas, enjoy scenic walks through hills, farms, or open savannah. Spend time with locals, learn traditional skills, or visit nearby villages.
Beach Days in Mombasa
If you’re placed by the coast, unwind on white-sand beaches, take a dip in the Indian Ocean, or explore marine parks and islands.
Cultural Activities and Cooking Classes
Learn how to make chapati, mandazi, or ugali with your host family, or attend a community celebration, music night, or storytelling circle.
Wildlife Adventures and Safaris
Weekend trips can include visiting Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru, or Amboseli—each offering unforgettable wildlife viewing and landscapes.
Relax, Reflect, Reconnect
Sometimes the best moments are the quietest—reading in the garden, journaling under a mango tree, or stargazing far from city lights.
