Get involved: Building trip program

• Be over 18 years old, with no upper age limit.
• Have an open attitude and willingness to work in a team.
• Be interested in learning about new cultures and social realities.
• Previous volunteer experience (valuable).

Complete our registration form for the destination that interests you the most. Then, we will contact you to invite you to a virtual meeting, where we will give you more details about the program, the dates and we will answer all your questions. If you decide to participate, we will send you an agreement to sign and we will organize a second meeting with a comprehensive training before the trip.

• TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING: Introductory and pre-project training sessions on construction techniques and safety guidelines, essential for volunteers to work in a safe, responsible, and efficient way.

• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Activities designed to foster a genuine relationship between volunteers and the community. These may include recreational activities, cultural workshops, or collaboration in cooking and food preparation.
• ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION: You will actively participate in the co-construction of emergency housing, working side by side with families from the local community. This collective effort not only provides an immediate housing solution but also leaves a lasting impact by strengthening the community and building bonds of solidarity..

• REFLECTION AND EVALUATION:

  Daily spaces for reflection on the impact of each day’s work and the progress achieved, helping to strengthen volunteers’ motivation, learning, and long-term commitment.

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PROJECTS TO BE CARRIED OUT:

• Construction of one emergency housing unit.

LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT:

• Transportation and meals provided during construction days.
• Accommodation during the days.
• Personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses, and others depending on the activity).
• A designated tutor/mentor accompanying the group throughout the stay.
• Ongoing support from TECHO US  and the local TECHO team in Latin America before, during, and after the experience.

TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES:

• Pre-project training sessions.

• Integration meetings with the TECHO US team and the local team to meet fellow volunteers. These meetings may be held in English.

• Participation in volunteer networking spaces in US.

CLOSING THE PROGRAM:

• Final program report.

• TECHO T-shirt.

• Certificate of participation.

• Photos of the building

• References.

1.SINGLE PAYMENT:

You may pay the full cost of your participation in one payment, either via online credit card or bank transfer. This option is ideal if you prefer a quick and simple payment process.

2.INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS:

If you prefer to spread out the cost of the trip, you may choose to pay in up to three installments. This option offers greater flexibility and convenience.

3.FUND YOUR TRUP THROUGH CROWDFUNDING:

• If you wish to finance your experience collectively, you may launch a crowdfunding campaign.
  The TECHO US team will provide guidance and support to help you create and manage your campaign on TECHO’s platforms.
• This option allows you to raise funds from family, friends, and the volunteer community, making it easier to cover the cost of the trip through external contributions.
  TECHO will also support you in designing an effective strategy and creating a compelling campaign to reach your fundraising goals.
• You will be able to share your campaign on social media to increase visibility and support.

Responsible volunteering is grounded in mutual respect, active listening, and genuine, reciprocal collaboration. It means working alongside communities, understanding their realities and needs, and building solutions together rather than imposing external ones.

Volunteering is not about “helping” or “giving,” but about learning and building together. We promote conscious participation, where volunteers support existing processes and respect local leadership.

Our approach emphasizes solidarity, shared learning, and the creation of a lasting and positive impact for communities, while also fostering the personal growth of those who participate. Volunteering should be a collective transformative experience, where everyone learns and contributes with commitment and integrity.

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💡 Joining TECHO means becoming part of a movement that values local knowledge and community-led initiatives..