About

The aim of Techo is to reduce extreme poverty through transitional housing and community projects, strengthening local organisations and to provide access to rights and basic infrastructure in vulnerable communities. The activities focus on building transitional housing, implementing educational and training projects, promoting community organisation, and facilitating access to basic
infrastructure to improve living conditions in vulnerable communities.

Location

San Isidro, Lima – Perú

Accommodation

Host family

Volunteer Tasks

• Office work, like managing data in  excel, designing and printing manuals and instruction papers.
• Prepare Construction Work (help with buying materials, organise tools and prepare toolboxes, wood cutting etc.)
• Construction work (working with tools, projects of usually one day but up to 3 days)
• Working in a team with the goal of leading a team the next time and teaching about the progress of the project.
• Helping out in events, like awareness raising workshop or events.

Volunteer Requirements

• Commitment and motivation to work with vulnerable
  groups.
• Empathy towards the people being served