After the success of Disaster Response Volunteer Team "Japan Hope Builders" in Leyte, Philippines, HFH Japan has developed a new volunteer program called "Learn & Build". It offers the opportunity to learn the true meaning of "volunteering" while participating in house building and community services. As volunteers gain building skills, they will also be able to brush up their English.
The first "Learn & Build" team will be hosted by East Pasco affiliate of Dade City in Florida, USA. This HFH affiliate is known for its successful housing activities, but also fundraising and a support program for the partner families. For example, conducting a bicycle race, selling second hand furniture and fixtures at a "Home Store." They also operate a recycle program for aluminum cans, ink cartridges, and mobile phones and its profit alone covers 35% of their housing cost!
? Learn & Build Program ?
Team Leader: Ms. Mariko Terada
She formerly worked as an intern at one of the HFH affiliates in the US and in Japan.
Qualification to participate:
Proficiency in English (being able to communicate in day-to-day situations) and being age 18 and older. No construction skills are required.
Cost:
298,000yen - 338,000yen for HFH Japan members, and
308,000yen - 348,000yen for nonmembers.
* These costs include airfare, accommodation, insurance, ground transportation, etc.
* The cost may change as accommodation and ground transportation depends on the number of participants.
Activities:
The itinerary contains volunteering for the bicycle race, taking part in the recycle program, visiting local companies, a university, county fair, and Disney World!
For more information and application:
E-mail HFH Japan at info@habitatjp.org
* We will provide the program brochure.
Looking forward to hearing from you!