House Building in Bolivia

You can build a home for a family in need. These families typically consist of three kids and two parents, as well as a number of single parent households. Many of the families earn their income through growing fruits and vegetables. Others work as laborers.

About this project

This Christian organization was started by two Bolivian brothers with a great deal of house building experience. They are focused on poverty-alleviation and creating a better life for indigenous Bolivians.

Main volunteering activities:
  • Helping the expert masons and carpenters
  • Laying bricks
  • Mixing and carrying cement and mortar
  • Digging the foundation
  • Helping constuct the roof
Key information:
  • The typical number of days on this fulfilling project 3, but the house takes 7-8 days to complete, so you can spend longer
  • It involves 7-8 hours of helping each day, starting at 9:00am
  • April to November is recommended, but you can help anytime
  • This volunteering project blends well with activities in La Paz, such as the Valley of the Moon, a cooking class, and cycling the ‘World’s Most Dangerous Road’
Volunteering in Bolivia
Successes to date:

The organization has housed over 5,000 families around the world, across 19 countries.

The positive impacts of good housing include:

  • Better health outcomes: a dry roof and cement floor results in far fewer family members getting sick. A good home also improves sleep, with positive health benefits
  • Improved education: being sick less means better school attendance, along with providing a safe, stable place to do homework
  • Higher income: entrepreneurship rates triple, and improved health outcomes mean more days earning income
  • Dignity: families’ feelings of self-worth improve, as well as pride in having a home you are comfortable welcoming people to.
This project is for you if:
  • You are looking for a project that enables you to engage with the locals and gain insights into their lives
  • You would like an experience that has a variety of activities
  • You are happy rolling up your sleeves and don’t mind getting dirty
  • You are ok working at altitude

Nearby activities:

  • Mountain biking the ‘World’s Most Dangerous Road’
  • Cooking class
  • Hiking in the Condoriri Massif
  • Sampling the markets of La Paz
  • Taking the gondola to El Alto
  • Exploring the Valley of the Moon

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Suggested Itinerary for Bolivia

Price: US$6,000 per adult, $3,800 per child under 12

This adventure enables you to bond as a family by helping build a home for a family, plus you get to explore La Paz and Salar de Uyuni

Trip Highlights

  • Roll up your sleeves and build a home for a family
  • A private tour of bustling La Paz
  • The awesome Valley of the Moon
  • Explore the breathtaking Salar de Uyuni by 4WD
  • Stargazing
  • Tunupa volcano
  • Llamas
  • Cultural immersion

Price Includes

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Private transfers
  • Expert local guides
  • Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Volunteering costs
Note: International flights are not included, but we can arrange these for you

Day by Day Sample Itinerary

    • Day 1: Arrive La Paz, stay at Atix Hotel
    • Day 2: Explore La Paz on a customized tour, plus Valley of the Moon (B)
    • Day 3-5: Build a home for a family in need (B,L)
    • Day 6: Cooking class in morning, fly to Uyuni, stay at Kachi Lodge (B,L,D)
    • Day 7: Explore Salar de Uyuni with your private guide (B,L,D)
    • Day 8-9: Options include the ancient mommies of Alcaya, Tunupa volcano, quinoa fields and herds of llamas, hikes, mountain biking, star observation (B,L,D)
    • Day 10: Fly out (B)
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Note – this is a sample itinerary, designed to give you a flavor of Bolivia, and we delight in crafting trips to your exact preferences.

You can customize this trip to suit your specific requirements, in fact any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation.

Got a crazy request, or an off-the -radar place you have longed to visit? Just let us know – we delight in delighting you!

Here are some suggestions to customize this itinerary:

  • Cycle the thrilling ‘World’s Most Dangerous Road’
  • Encounter wildlife in Madidi National Park or the Pantanal
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku
  • Discover the islands of Lake Titicaca
  • Extend into Peru or Chile

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