We have ten different building projects around the globe. Some have a fixed time period, some have a minimum that you can extend, some combine building and travel. Let us know the type of trip you're looking for. Here are summaries of what's available.

1. Costa Rica--project 1. Volunteer from 1-12 weeks in a village. First week is $1195, subsequent weeks are $300/week. If you want to immerse yourself in the laidback Costa Rican culture while making a real difference to the lives of local people, this project is just the thing. You’ll have the chance to work closely with Costa Rican families as you help them to build a home that will really improve their quality of life. Hundreds of thousands of people in Costa Rica live in sub-standard housing that doesn't have adequate sanitation or safe weather protection. By working with our partner project you could help our ongoing efforts to help improve this situation and make friends for life in the process.

2. Costa Rica--project 2. Combination of 4 weeks, with two spent building and two touring. $2635 for the four weeks. Tired of returning home from your “relaxing" beach holiday feeling lethargic? Why not take four weeks away and return home feeling energized? Spend the first two weeks in scenic San Ramon helping to build homes for families in need. Flex those arm muscles as you help in a variety of activities which may include mixing cement, painting, and clearing the foundations. Then it’s off to La Fortuna for a hike at the base of the mesmerizing Arenal volcano. Spend the week strengthening your legs as you explore the stunning small Costa Rican town of La Fortuna. When you get tired, rejuvenate in the natural springs, letting the healing minerals soak into your tired limbs. Next, catch some rays as you hit the relaxed beach town of Montezuma. Explore the surrounding forests in search of monkeys, butterflies and geckos. After four weeks, you are sure to feeler stronger, happier and full of life!

3. Costa Rica--project 3. Two weeks in a coastal village. $1535 for the two weeks. How does 30% work / 70% play sound? On this fantastic two week adventure you will spend a few days working hard helping to build homes for Costa Rican families in need. The rest of your time is reserved for sun, sand and living life the Costa Rican way. Rise when your body tells you its right and let the day unfold naturally. Go for a swim, take a hike through the forest or find a hammock to call your own.

4. Honduras. Spend 1-8 weeks volunteering. Cost is $1260 for the first week, subsequent weeks are $275. The lack of travelers to Honduras is surprising given the warm welcome you get from the people and the dramatic natural scenery. Everyone else’s loss is your gain though, as you explore this gem unhampered by the hordes. The building projects in La Esperanza help people to literally make a better future for themselves and their families by building homes and schools in some of the country’s poorest communities. These are real hands-on projects where you help with everything from making sun dried bricks, to painting outside walls. You’ll know it’s worth it though, when you see a family move into the house you built and students attending their first day in their new school.

5. Kenya--project 1. Volunteer in a village for 2 weeks. Cost is $1425 for two weeks. Get your hands dirty and help the local community by building homes for poor communities near Voi, Kenya. This is a great opportunity to totally immerse yourself in the Kenyan village life, contribute something positive to the community and make lifelong friends along the way. Kenya is a fascinating and diverse country and this trip gives you a real opportunity to experience the magic that is way beyond the regular tourist activities of safari's and cocktails by the beach - an experience to savour!

6. Kenya--project 2. Your commitment can range from 1-12 weeks. First week is $1295, subsequent weeks $200/week. Get your hands dirty building homes on projects in the stunning area of either Nakuru or Naro Moru. Get into building one of the community development projects or help build houses for poor communities. Whichever building venture you embark on, this is a fantastic opportunity not only to live and work alongside the community who will benefit from your efforts, but to also learn something of the difficulties facing those in the developing world.

7. Nepal. 4 week project. Cost $1595. You will be getting involved in building and maintaining a school near the amazing Chitwan National Park in Nepal. See the smiles on the childrens faces as they watch you improve their school knowing that they will have a better environment for learning. After your hard work experience all that the famous Chitwan National Park has to offer, maybe even enjoy en elephant ride or see how many endangered species you can spot.

8. Vietnam. 2-12 week project. Cost $1295 for first week, subsequent weeks $255/week. The source of Vietnam’s lush beauty is also a cause of real problems for the local population. The monsoon rains that paint the island a deep green also wreak havoc on the poorly constructed houses – and that’s where you come in! You’ll be working with one of our partner projects south of Ho Chi Minh City re-housing as many families as possible, all supervised by trained professionals (just to make sure they stay standing!). You’ll spend your time near the famous Mekong Delta which is well worth a visit and a roll or two of film from your camera, just make sure you leave enough for the jungles, mountains and rice paddies that litter the landscapes as well as all the friends you’ll make from the local communities.

9. Himalayas, India. 2 weeks project. Cost $2195. Based in the valley of Spiti, high in the Himalayas, you'll be surrounded by stunning views whilst getting your hands dirty and making a difference! As this area is a remote valley cut off from the rest of the world for part of the year you will find an exciting and challenging experience in developing and building greenhouses for the local tribal communities to ensure that they have a year round supply of fresh vegetables. Live with the locals and have a truly amazing experience high up in the mountains!

10. South Africa/Swaziland. 2 week combination building and touring. Cost $2635. Book this incredible two week adventure and you could be trekking through the African bush in no time. Your first week will be dedicated to spotting amazing wildlife and sleeping out in the bush under the stars in Kruger National Park. Then you are off to get your hands dirty helping to build homes for orphans and disadvantaged children in Swaziland. After a few tough days on the building site you will have plenty of time to take in all that Swaziland has to offer including amazing hiking, caving, paragliding or white water rafting.

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