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Global Builders - Puerto Rico: Build Alongside Locals

by: The Fuller Center for Housing

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Our teams in Puerto Rico will be helping repair and reconstruct homes affected by hurricanes near the district of Maunabo, which has a population of about 15,000 people. Maunabo is surrounded by beautiful beaches with blue and green water on one side and high mountains on the other, keeping it secluded from the rest of the island. Our volunteers will stay near the beach at the Hotel Parador Mauna...

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Program Highlights

Construct homes alongside teammates and local homeowners for a life-changing experience.

Easily reach out to the Team Leader and Global Builders Staff for trip support.

Get travel insurance from Berkley Accident and Health, supplemented by Healix Travel Assistance.

Stay in simple, decent local hotels with provided transportation to and from the work site and airport.

Savor three meals a day and bottled water provided throughout your volunteering time.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Rural Areas, Puerto Rico
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Economic Development
  • Grassroots Organization
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.69

Total Reviews

1

The site coordinators were great. It was a great experience and I love the Puerto Rican people! This was a great team of hardworking, dedicated people.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Puerto Rico

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Economic Development

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Group Meals
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

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