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Project details:
On our building projects in Honduras you will work alongside the
local families to provide more stable and comfortable living
conditions.
Why volunteer at
this project:
The native Lenca people of the Western Highlands often live in
poverty stricken conditions, sometimes with three families under
one roof. Volunteers are desperately needed to help provide
better homes for people who really need them as well as helping
the communities build homes of their own.
What kind of
skills you need to go on this type of project:
You need beginner Spanish for this project, however, you should
aim to learn as much as possible before you go. You should be in
reasonable physical shape as you will be getting involved in
building work. You will need to be willing to get involved in
hard work and be very 'hands on' and willing to get involved in
anything that is asked of you. You have a love of the outdoors
and not mind working in any weather. You will need to be easy
going and be able to work alongside the local community as much
of your time will be spent with the families. Building
experience is not necessary but if you have a specific skill it
will be welcomed.
Your role as a
volunteer:
You will be involved in fairly labour intensive work due to the
nature of the project. There will be different activities you
can get involved in such as renovation, labouring, painting,
decorating, making bricks, building walls etc. During the dry
season you will mainly be making bricks which involve taking
straw and mud and getting into a big vat and mixing it
altogether using your feet.
Where the
project is based:
The project is based in the small town of La Esperanza (pop
13,000 ) which is in the Western Highlands of Honduras. It is
about 3-4 hours by bus from the capital Tegucigalpa. La
Esperanza is populated mainly by the indigenous Lenca people,
and the town is best known for its traditional Sunday market.
The local area is blessed with magnificent scenery and is
fantastic for hiking/cycling. There are natural hot springs
nearby where you can bath and will make a change from the cold
showers you will have at the homestays. This is a great base to
travel across to the Mayan Ruins at the weekend which is one of
the major tourist attractions.
Accommodation is in very
basic homestays with a local family.
You will need to arrive into Tegucigalpa (TGU) on your specified
arrival date.
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