Construction Volunteer Quest

Volunteer Abroad Construction Programs: 1-52 weeks

"We worked in the village of Cai Cai, Peru at the youth center. We got to spend a lot of the time just working and playing with the kids, and also put in some hours working on a rock wall, laying floor on the second floor of a building, and doing many other various jobs around the facility. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I will remember forever!"

- Cara Haley, United Planet Construction Volunteer in Peru

United Planet’s unique Volunteer Abroad Quest program combines volunteering abroad, language learning, cultural activities, learning excursions, and special Cultural Awareness Projects to provide an incredibly fulfilling experience for volunteers and valuable support for communities in need.

Many of the communities in which United Planet works lack basic buildings and infrastructure—particularly homes, schools, and libraries. United Planet sends volunteers to build homes in partnership with people and communities in need.

 

  • Popular with students and families during summer, winter, and spring breaks. Adventurers and retirees may join programs year-round.
Universities, Schools, Corporate, Youth Groups, Spiritual Organizations
  • Create your own customized Group Volunteer Programs.

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Construction Volunteer Abroad Programs

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Chile

Please note this Quest is currently suspended due to the earthquake. United Planet volunteers work alongside Chilean volunteers to build homes for low-income families in Santiago and rural villages.  The homes are basic constructions that replace the families’ current shelters, which are often made of temporary materials such as cardboard and plastic.  Volunteers participate in all aspects of the construction and have the opportunity to meet the family who will live in the home they are building.

Peru

In Peru, United Planet construction volunteers have helped to build a youth center in the remote village of Cai Cay, outside Cuzco, which will provide educational programs for the town’s children.

Romania

United Planet works in partnership with an orphanage in a remote town in Romania, sending volunteers to help care for the children, provide basic healthcare, and construct essential buildings as the orphanage struggles to accommodate its ever-growing population. There is a critical need for more housing units, as four young girls must share a single bed in some of the orphanage’s residential houses. Currently, United Planet is also working to raise the funds and provide the volunteers needed to build a library and study room for the children. 

United Planet is currently exploring new projects around the world, particularly the renovation and construction of schools in Ghana, Cambodia, Nepal and other possible locations.

Quest Program Briefs

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Dates
Short-term Medical Quests are available year-round with two start dates per month. Specific start dates vary by location. Long-term Quests begin in January and August of 2010.

Program Fees Include:
  • Preparation & training before departure
  • Food & lodging in-country (what’s included may vary by country, call for details)
  • Airport transportation
  • Cultural activities and excursions
  • Emergency medical insurance
  • Ongoing support from Coordinators in each country

Fees do not include:

  • Visa processing charges
  • International airfare
  • Any required vaccinations or immunizations
  • Local transportation

Three Easy Steps to Apply

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Step 1: Choose your Volunteer Abroad Quest Country and then fill in the online application.

Step 2: Submit your $250 deposit at the time of application. You may pay the deposit online with a credit card as part of your application process, call our office at 1-800-292-2316 to provide your credit card information or send a check to our Boston office.

Step 3: The Regional Coordinator in the Boston office will contact you to arrange a phone interview. 

Questions about applying?

Call one of our friendly Regional Quest Coordinators today. We will walk you step-by-step through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

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