Join us in the Dominican Republic for a 9-day volunteer Build trip during Spring Break or Summer. Work alongside a family and the local team to help build a safe, secure home, learn from one another, and discover new possibilities for your own next chapter.
Curious about a Build trip? Share your email or phone number and we'll send you trip dates, fundraising support, and the details you need to decide if it's your next step.
Put hope into action through the people you meet and the work you share
to build them a new home
from across Canada
from the people who call this community home
and grow in confidence
Watch our documentary to experience what a Build trip is really like
Ready to be part of the story?
Get startedIn the communities where we work, many families face unsafe or overcrowded housing. A safe, secure home can bring greater stability and space for everyday family life.
You'll work alongside a family and the local team, contributing to a home while getting to know the people who will live there. Hope grows through practical action and the relationships we build together.
"I am so grateful to have participated in this build. It not only changed my perspective but it also changed a family's life forever. Through our fundraising, travel, willingness, and physical labour, we have made a huge impact and gained an incredible experience."- Student volunteer
Four steps from inspiration to action
Spring Break or Summer (July)
no experience needed!
with tools and support from us
to the Dominican Republic to help build a home and lasting connections
A Build trip is one way to put hope into action. Share your email or phone number and we'll send you trip dates, fundraising tips, and how to take part.
And we've got your back. We will support you every step of the way.
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