Description

Volunteers will go on 1-2 week trips to help build highly earthquake and hurricane resistant homes in sustainable communities for families living in tents since the earthquake. Volunteers work with the Fuller Center for Housing to lay block, clear rubble, apply stucco, cut rebar, mix concrete, or other tasks. No skills required - volunteers are instructed in tasks within their skill level. Every job is important.

Other community and cultural experiences, like visiting orphanages and a tent camp, are included.

The Fuller Center Global Builders program also sends teams to Armenia, El Salvador, and Peru.

Highlights

Having the opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture and work side by side with local families who are in need of decent, simple housing. You get to experience the joy of giving a family a beacon of hope by providing them with a home and helping them take a step towards a better life! While our work site is an active construction zone, it is also an active neighborhood with many families kids which you will have the opportunity to get interact with and get to know. For groups interested in ministering to children, there is an orphanage nearby as well as a tent camp with whom we have a relationship next to some of the land we are building on. Some groups have chosen to have little soccer camps or VBS-type activities. A beach trip for groups looking to relax is also an option.

Qualifications

We welcome Global Builder volunteers ages 18+ and of all skill levels. Foreign-language skills are not necessary. We accept all who have a willingness to serve!

Volunteers can sign up as individuals as part of our open teams with experienced trip leaders, or those able to bring a minimum team size of 8 can schedule their own trip with us.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 900 - USD 1,150

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

The cost for a week in Leogane includes lodging, all local transportation, 3 meals per day, security, insurance, and a contribution for materials. Since factors like group size help determine the cost, we will work out a precise budget number after you submit your trip proposal.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Enthusiastic, has a love for serving and helping others, and enjoys new experiences and challenges.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

The Fuller Center for Housing's Mission Statement

The Fuller Center for Housing, faith-driven and Christ-centered, promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide.

Year Founded

2005

The Fuller Center for Housing is a Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.