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Building and Construction Volunteering

Discover how well you handle tools, bricks and paintbrushes by volunteering in building or construction.

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With our building and construction volunteering, you can be involved in the construction of houses, school buildings, community buildings and so on. How good will it feel when you get to hand over the keys!
 
Build a Future in Swaziland
Learn to build houses the Swazi way! Get hands-on construction, painting and repair experience and provide children with secure shelter and proper facilities. A great project that desperately needs volunteer support. From £1395

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Cape Town Medical and Community Programme
Help doctors with sick children in the mornings and get involved in building and painting schools, AIDS support and an education centre in the afternoons. You’ll make a difference and have time to explore Cape Town’s sights. From £1299

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Community Development Work India

Give some much-needed help to social or labour projects in Indian villages. You might carry out restoration work or raise awareness of AIDS, and will get a real feel for village life. Trips to top attractions are included.

From £649

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Guatemala Community Outreach
Be amazed and humbled at the spirit of Guatemala’s poorest communities. You’ll play a vital role in improving their lives by teaching English and other lessons, or by helping with carpentry workshops or building projects. From £499

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House Building Volunteer Guatemala

A rewarding programme that will see you help build stronger homes for families having to make do with cardboard and dirt floors. Their smiles when you hand them the keys will be more than enough compensation for your efforts.

From £449

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Kenya Community Outreach
Help provide AIDS victims with food, shelter, emotional support, education and increased awareness of the disease. Children who have lost their parents to AIDS are given the chance of a better future through this programme. From £899

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Nepal Construction Volunteer
Help with the construction of a new children’s centre, and come away feeling you’ve made a worthwhile contribution. Learn new skills or practise your old ones – but what really counts is enthusiasm and a positive attitude. From £649

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Rebuild New Orleans
Undo some of the devastation and suffering caused by Hurricane Katrina. You’ll help rebuild the homes of people in a trailer park. Even if you don’t have building experience, you can still make a valuable difference. From £399

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Venezuela Conservation and Research Project
Help ensure the beauty of La Gran Sabana national park lives on. Get involved with projects that protect the monkeys, toucans and other wildlife, and pass on your enthusiasm for conservation to local children. From £899

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Venezuela Indigenous Pemon People
Learn about and help preserve the fascinating culture of the Pemon Indians. Work on projects set up to protect their beautiful surroundings, teach English to native tour guides or help build facilities. From £899

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