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Global Builders Trip to Nigeria
Location: Nigeria: Abuja
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Choose your own or sign-up to join an existing trip
701 S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Americus, GA 31719 United States
Call Us
Phone: 229-924-2900
Description
It is a lovely city, but too costly for many of the people who work in the government and service industries to afford. So, like so many great cities in the developing world, Abuja is surrounded by vast neighborhoods of poverty. So volunteers will be working side by side with local families and with the Fuller Center to help provide simple, decent homes for those in need. Volunteers will mainly take part in concrete block-laying, mixing of concrete and digging, and occasionally some painting.
Highlights
Having the opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture and work side by side with local families who are in need of decent, simple housing. You get to experience the joy of giving a family a light of hope by providing them with a home and helping them take a step towards a better life! While our work site is an active construction zone, it is also an active neighborhood with many families kids which you will have the opportunity to get interact with and get to know. On days off, the team will tour the town and its environs. There will be opportunities to visit markets and see cultural shows. There are also many beautiful sites to see in Nigeria
Qualifications
We welcome Global Builder volunteers ages 14+ and of all skill levels. Foreign-language skills are not necessary. We accept all who have a willingness to serve!
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
USD 1,400 - USD 1,600
Cost Include Description:
The actual cost of the trip will vary depending on the location and length of the trip, among other factors. The costs listed below are estimates meant to include food, lodging, ground transportation, insurance, and a donation to the local project, but not site-seeing or airfare.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Building Maintenance
- Community Development
- Digging
- Economic Development
- Elderly
- Homelessness
- Housing
- Human Rights
- Renovation
- Repairs
- Restoration
- Volunteering
- Youth
- Building/construction Projects
Typical Volunteer
Enthusiastic, has a love for serving and helping others, and enjoys new experiences and challenges!Age Range
14+This Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Participants Travel to Nigeria
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hoursPost Services Include
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
The Fuller Center for Housing's Mission Statement
The Fuller Center for Housing, faith-driven and Christ-centered, promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide.
Year Founded
2005
