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VIDA General Service & Construction TeamsCommunity and Village Sustainable Development
Join us for a hands-on experience of a lifetime as we join hands with communities across Central America. Construction adventures are very rewarding as volunteers participate in helping members of the community build village health clinics, repair community buildings, schools, orphanages, and homes as well as help with new construction. General Service teams assist local schools in teaching English and environmental education. General Service volunteers participate with local community members in organic gardening/sustainable agriculture practices, painting community buildings and intercultural exchanges with local children. Join us for a hands-on experience of a lifetime as we join hands with communities across Central America. VIDA offers a General Service/Construction trips that are open to all students and lay people. VIDA currently offers General Service/Construction Teams to the following countries:
VIDA provides volunteers with a unique eye-opening, hands-on, and mind- enriching cultural experience under the supervision of highly qualified Professionals in the host country.
All programs include a brief general orientation session that includes cultural, historical, social and political information about the host country as well as a review of program guidelines, introductions to host country staff, and review of itinerary. Participants receive program specific orientation in addition to the brief general orientation. VIDA offers a brief orientation/training to prepare volunteers for a truly “hands on” experience. General Service/Construction Orientation/TrainingOverview of Construction/Service project Review of equipment and proper care and handling of equipment Review of Standard Safety Practices and Procedures Basic Spanish (allows participants more independence) Field Projects
Volunteers will have a unique opportunity to help in needy communities or indigenous villages by repairing buildings or homes, laying cement block, and mixing cement. Participants will always be supervised by local host county professional construction workers. General Service or construction teams usually begin their day at 7:30 a.m. and end by 6:00 p.m. The general service or construction projects may be held independently by VIDA or in coordination with other non-profit organizations or grassroots organizations. General Service or Construction Teams may collaborate with VIDA Dental or Medical groups in needy communities, thus offering more comprehensive services. These settings may have latrines, no running water, and no electricity; there will be exposure to lots of dust and heat. A dynamic and highly experienced bilingual Team Leader will guide the group and accompany the group to field clinics, evening outings, and recreation days. Highly qualified bilingual Assistant Team Leaders and translators will travel with the team and be available as needed Citizens of the U.S.A., Canada, and E.U.do not need visas to enter Costa Rica, Nicaragua, or Panama. All other individuals should inquire about needed visas in the nearest consulate of the country they wish experience their VIDA adventure. Please allow 30 to 60 days for this process. What does my VIDA General Service/Construction service trip include?
Next: General Service/Construction Team Trip Preparation Guidelines
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