Prepare to immerse yourself in an extraordinary volunteering experience focused on home building while enhancing your Spanish skills in Tijuana! Join us in making a meaningful impact by constructing a home for a family in need.
We are proud to partner with Esperanza, a renowned nonprofit organization with over 40 years of experience providing shelter and hope to families on the southern border. Our group will stay at La Posada, Esperanza’s headquarters, where we will be accommodated in bunk-style lodgings. No prior construction experience required. 🛠️. All materials, tools, and guidance will be provided by our partner nonprofit, Esperanza.
Our carefully curated itinerary includes four days of volunteering, where we will work alongside the family and program members. Additionally, we will enjoy a day exploring Tijuana, visiting Casa Migrante, witnessing a demonstration of a resourceful way to reuse chip bags, and joining in for lunch with one of the FAVs members (fondos de ahorro para vivienda).
Itinerary
Day 1 – Sun 11/02/25 (H)
- Meet at the San Ysidro border for pickup
- Check in at La Posada.
- Welcome, Happy Hour.
Day 2 – Mon 11/03/25 (B, L, D)
- Orientation with Esperanza Volunteer Coordinator.
- Depart for the assigned community.
- Intro to the family with whom we will be working.
- Construction.
Day 3 – Tue 11/04/25 (B, L, D)
- Depart for the assigned community.
- Construction.
- Visit to Casa Migrate and Dinner.
Day 4 – Wed 11/05/25 (B, L)
- Mercado Hidalgo
- Museo de Historia de TJ
- CECUT
- Telefónica
Day 5 – Thu 11/06/25 (B, L, D)
- Depart for the assigned community.
- Construction.
- Lunch with a FAV (fondos de ahorro para vivienda)
- Visit from the Chip Bag Ladies.
Day 6 – Fri 11/07/25 (B, L, D)
- Depart for the assigned community.
- Construction.
- Farewell dinner.
Day 7 – Sat 11/08/25 (B)
- Departure
Pricing & Registration
💰$1,885 –Bunk Style Accommodation.
💡 Discount for current students: $200 off the base trip
💼 What’s included?
✔️Bunk-style lodging.
✔️Transportation. Border pick-up and drop-off, as well as all scheduled activities.
✔️Majority of meals (see itinerary).
✔️Construction materials & instruction.
✔️Dedicated Spanish Immersion with the trip leader and peers.
🚫 What’s not included?
❌ Personal expenses & optional activities.
❌ Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
📌 Reservation Details:
- A non-refundable deposit of $650 is required to reserve your spot.
- The remaining balance will be split into two installments, due 30 and 60 days after the first payment.
- You may bring a +1 as long as they are willing to speak in Spanish at all times.
- A travel waiver & proof of comprehensive travel insurance are required.
- Meals included per day (B, L, D, H): B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner, H = happy hour.
- Terms & conditions apply.
