This project strives to improve housing and living conditions in order to get families on the path to a better future and ultimately change their lives. It offers a unique cultural experience. Volunteers share intensive work time with local masons, and have the opportunity to witness first-hand the lives of a disadvantaged family, all while contributing to improve their lives through the building of a new house. Construction volunteers get involved in digging foundations, mixing concrete and generally helping the masons in their tasks. It takes approximately two weeks to build a complete house and volunteers are encouraged to work for this length of time in order to be part of constructing a complete home.
Volunteers make a donation to the project which goes directly to the house they will be working on. The normal donation for one or two weeks of work is £190. On top of the donation volunteers need to cover their living expenses. Hotels start at £6 per night and a home stay with a local family costs £55 per week with 3 meals per day. Project staff can help volunteers find accommodation (hotel, hostel or home stay) and a Spanish school if needed.