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. This is without a doubt one of our most rewarding volunteer projects.
Many Guatemalan families live in poor quality makeshift homes that are built of nothing more than cardboard or sugar cane walls with dirt floors. The use of makeshift building materials and poor construction resulting from a lack of resources leaves families extremely vulnerable to the harsh weather conditions during the storm season.
Volunteer Role
Changing lives block by block - each house takes around 6 days to be built from start to finish which allows volunteers to see completion of a project and (most rewarding) the final results, a very happy and very grateful family whose lives you have helped change beyond all expectations.
The Goal
Once the house is completed the family can move their belongings into their new home and are handed the keys. This is always a very emotional time for both families and volunteers alike and an extremely rewarding moment that you’ll never forget.
Poor quality, dilapidated housing fuels health problems, and destroys family unity and hope. Working with this project gives you the opportunity to help directly with some of the world's poorest families to build or rebuild houses making them strong, safe, culturally appropriate, and affordable to maintain. These homes become the foundation for a community building process.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Accommodation throughout your programme with a host family
- Two meals a day
- Airport transfer on arrival from Guatemala City airport
- Transfer back to airport at the end of the programme
- Orientation upon arrival
- Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your project
- 24-hour support number and contact with Real Gap for emergencies
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- All flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Lunches
- All items of a personal nature
- Visas
- Any excursions over and about your planned itinerary
- Any additional food and soft drinks/ alcohol
