Visit & Experience

 

Little brings a smile to the children’s faces more than seeing a team pile out of a vehicle. (Well, piling out with bags of candy might make the smiles brighter.)

Short-Term Opportunities

Upcoming short term trips:  November 5-10, 2024

Want to become a short-term Volunteer? Fill out the Short Term Volunteer Form.

Our trips typically cost around $1150 for 5 days.

What you’ll get for your trip cost:

  • Hotel

  • All meals

  • Transportation to and from the airport

  • Safe drinking water

  • All supplies for the project

  • Bilingual team leader

  • Wifi

  • Transportation while in country

What you WON’T get for the trip cost:

  • Flight

  • Health Insurance – We recommend going through GeoBlue or contacting your insurance company to see if international insurance is included.

  • Snacks and souvenirs

 FAQs

 

  • All of our teams stay at Hotel Casa Blanca in Honduras. Their rooms are comfortable and the greenery and paths between rooms and buildings provides a calm, relaxing atmosphere after a hard day’s work. All guests must pass through a guarded entrance before entering the property.

  • As you read this, keep in mind that a phrase often heard is “The plans have changed!”

    Day 1: We ask that you attempt to schedule your flight to arrive in the morning or early afternoon. After clearing security and (hopefully) retrieving all of your luggage, you’ll be greeted by your team leader who will take you to the hotel to drop off your bags before heading to one of our programs. The afternoon will be spent getting to know the kids and getting the lay of the land before jumping in to the work project in the following days.

    Day 2: Start your project. Projects range from painting to bracelet making to mixing cement with a shovel. Once you are registered for a trip and we’re closer to the start date, we’ll have a better idea of exactly what you’ll be doing. Also, don’t be surprised if the supplies have yet to arrive and you get another day to spend with the kids. Always come armed with playing cards, maybe a puzzle or two and of course, your camera.

    Days 3: Paint, paint, paint! Or mix, mix, mix!

    Day 4: Do a little souvenir shopping and visit our other program. We want you to gain an understanding of all the work that we do, and you can’t leave the country without a hammock.

    Day 5: Wrap up any work left for the project. Have a goodbye celebration with the kids!

    Day 6: Adios, but please come back again!

  • The biggest dangers are dengue, zika and chikungunya. (yes, chikungunya is a real thing.) All of these are mosquito borne illnesses with no vaccine. The best protection we know is lots of repellent! Please discuss with your doctor any additional precautions.

  • Have extra space in your luggage or are willing to bring a second checked piece for between $40-$55 (depending on the airline)? Here are some items that the we need on an ongoing basis:

    • Soap (bars)

    • Shampoo

    • Toothpaste and toothbrushes

    • Deodorant

    • Hair gel

    • School supplies

    • Socks

    • Boxers

    • Shoes (mainly boys sizes 5-10)