from 837€
Brilliant 4.7
(201)
Construction & Refurbishment Supporter
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Construction and renovation work benefits developing communities providing housing, schools, churches, and community centres
- Digging, removing dirt, mixing cement, carrying bricks, preparing adobe, painting, and plastering
- Working alongside local foreman, volunteers learn new skills like building, cutting, mixing, painting, and installation
- All construction projects are led and organised by professional building foremen who determine the work program
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
About the program
You'll be directed by a local construction foreman helping to maintain & refurbish community centers, shelters, clinics & schools.
Local construction projects can create positive impact on the local community. Led by qualified foreman, you’ll work within a team to help renovate community structures such as community centres, schools, churches and housing.
You will be taught how to build, cut, mix, paint, and install. ..
Typical day
Sunday – Arrival / Meet & Greet and Home Stay Introduction
Monday – Orientation in Cuzco Central (Volunteer Center)
Tuesday to Friday
This is a varied project and dependent on the time of year and various factors. Here is a very rough guide on what to expect;
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- 4-6 ...
Free-time activities
Weekends are always free for volunteers to relax and do as you please exploring the incredible sights in/around Cuzco. Most volunteers will organize to meet up at the volunteer center and head out from there. It’s worth noting that in this region, most families are religious with Sunday the day of ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
837€
2 weeks
1,174€
3 weeks
1,427€
4 weeks
1,666€
8 weeks
2,660€
12 weeks (max. stay)
3,635€
Average fees
569€/week
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Brilliant 4.7
(201 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Lauren
Spoken languages: English
About the project
IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities
201 reviews · 4.7
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