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Global Builders Trip to Sri Lanka

Location: Sri Lanka: Panadura

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Dates: You can join an existing trip or create your own

http://www.fullercenter.org

701 S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Americus, GA 31719 United States

Call Us

Phone: 229-924-2900

Description

Volunteers will be helping with renovations, finishing half-built houses, roof repairs, room additions and full house construction for those in need. Volunteers will be working side by side with the families and helping the masons and carpenters. At times there will be painting, and any other work related to a particular build.

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. Also on the last 3-4 days of stay in the country, a small tour can be arranged to visit the hill country side.

Qualifications

We welcome Global Builder volunteers ages 14+ and of all skill levels. Foreign-language skills are not necessary. Our trips are open to anyone who has a love for serving others!

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,450 - USD 1,650

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
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Homelessness
  • Housing
  • Human Rights
  • Renovation
  • Repairs
  • Restoration
  • Volunteering
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
  • Guest House

Participants Travel to Sri Lanka

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Post 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

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