Guatemala House Building
Work in the poorest areas of Guatemala to rebuild homes & supply health & education to disadvantaged families. This is an immensely rewarding volunteer project. You'll witness for yourself the huge positive impact your work has on the families and communities.
Program details Learn more
This project works in the poorest areas of Guatemala to rebuild homes and to supply health and education to some of the most disadvantaged families.
Volunteer Role
Changing lives block by block. Each house takes about 6 days to build, which allows volunteers to see completion of a project & a very happy & grateful family.
The Goal
Once the house is completed, the family are handed the keys. This is a very emotional time for families & volunteers & an extremely rewarding moment.
Trip Itinerary Learn more
Start at around 8:45am at the project base in Antigua & drive 10-40 minutes to the village work site.
Work starts when volunteers arrive at the site. Volunteers will need to bring their own lunch. Lunch breaks usually start at 12:30pm until 1:30pm. Bottled water is supplied throughout the day.
Generally the day finishes at 4:00pm & volunteers return to Antigua to shower & relax or head out to Antigua's many bars.
Please note: itineraries are subject to change without notice.
Trip Inclusions Learn more
We provide you with:
- Accommodations with a host family
- 2 meals a day
- Airport transfer on arrival
- Transfer back to airport
- Orientation upon arrival
- Full support & assistance throughout your project
- 24-hour support number & contact for emergencies
Your responsibilities:
- All flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches
- All personal items
- Visas
- Any excursions outside your planned itinerary
- Any additional food & soft drinks/alcohol
