
All Hands and Hearts
Why choose All Hands and Hearts?
All Hands and Hearts, a non-profit organization, specializes in volunteer-powered disaster relief with a unique focus on long-term recovery. Recognized for their commitment to rebuilding communities, they understand that recovery extends beyond physical reconstruction. By actively engaging local volunteers and impacted community members, they ensure a sustainable and efficient rebuilding process. ...
All Hands and Hearts, a non-profit organization, specializes in volunteer-powered disaster relief with a unique focus on long-term recovery. Recognized for their commitment to rebuilding communities, they understand that recovery extends beyond physical reconstruction. By actively engaging local volunteers and impacted community members, they ensure a sustainable and efficient rebuilding process. Transparency and accountability are core principles, with a commitment to responsibly utilizing donations and openly disclosing operations and finances. All Hands and Hearts boasts an impressive track record, having completed 149 programs across 26 countries. Their efforts encompass building disaster-resilient infrastructure and training communities in disaster preparedness. Through unwavering ...
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Time of my life
by: Candice Alvarez - United StatesProgram: Hurricane Helene Relief: Disaster Relief in North CarolinaI was nervous at first to start my first volunteer assignment, but the welcoming people at the North Carolina area made all that go away the first day. The staff and volunteers were very welcoming and very informative.
North Carolina Strong
by: Kim De Sutter - United StatesProgram: Hurricane Helene Relief: Disaster Relief in North CarolinaMy years’ long goal of performing humanitarian work came alive the day Hurricane Helene swept ashore upon the US in September 2024. I immediately searched for an NGO, not having any prior knowledge. All Hands and Hearts just seemed to jump out to me. I immediately applied and was accepted to the North Carolina program for November 2024. The staff (33 days in to the disaster) had already secured a large warehouse with over 60 beds (30 bunks) with air mattresses. They also had shower trailers and exterior wash basins, and cook/grilling area established. No small feat I was certain. My first day of work involved “mudding” one (of many) damaged homes. With so many different needs in the community, the staff made certain that we all rotated through different duties every day. In my short 10 days on base, I was honored and proud to learn task and gain skills I never thought imaginable. For instance, basic onsite safety, how to prep a building g for mold sanitization, how to remove baseboard and flooring, how to properly measure damaged drywall for accurate cutting and demolition before sensitization, and the list goes on! Although a tiring and sometimes stressful environment, I would not trade this experience for anything. The needs of a community after a disaster are vast and at times it seems impossible to assist. All Hands has a beautiful way of touching many people within a community. Whether it be gutting, mudding or sanitizing a structure, distributing needed supplies and donations or volunteering to fill staff positions at a struggling local business….this program in NC has established a precious foothold among its survivors. I am proud to be returning to the NC program in March 2025. ♥️



Short but sweet
by: Denise Tamimi - SwedenProgram: Nepal Earthquake ReliefI was not there for long but during my short time there i had an amazing time! The staff and volonteers was super nice already from the beggining, everyone was really helpfull at site and we did fun activitys like aktion or playing music around the fire after an working day.
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Marc Tan
Interviewed in 2021
Marc is a humanitarian at heart and his need to serve has been fulfilled over the years through various non-profits, but has ultimately led him to All...

Marc Tan
Interviewed in 2021
What inspired you to travel abroad?
The profound sense of community that is gained from being on an All Hands and Hearts project has been the driving factor for my continued work with the organization. On every program that I've been on, I find myself surrounded by the warmest, kindest, most caring individuals.

Elizabeth Romero
Participated in 2018
Elizabeth was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY by Puerto Rican parents. They are a graduate from Medgar Evers College with a degree in Social Work for ...

Elizabeth Romero
Participated in 2018
My parents live in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. After hearing about the damage and the struggles on the island, I had to give back to my people in their time of need. I decided to volunteer for two weeks and help many in need after Hurricane Maria. I enjoyed my time with the home owners and all the help I was able to provide, thanks to the program.
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