Each year, The Resource Foundation organizes volunteer trips to visit affiliated agencies in Latin America. Trips last 7-10 days and incorporate both project work and tourism.

In Honduras, for example, participants help dig ditches and lay pipe for potable water systems in mountain villages. They also get to see sights in the capital city of Tegucigalpa and visit the magical Mayan ruins of Copán.

In El Salvador, volunteers help build houses or work in the El Imposible National Park tracking species, reforesting, and helping neighboring communities. After their work is completed, volunteers visit the park and the volcano. And in Costa Rica, volunteers help rebuild an ecological corridor that stretches from the coastal mangroves up to the highland cloud forest.

The trips offer the adventurous a unique opportunity to dive into the culture and lifestyle of each country, rather than skimming the surface as tourists. For most, it is a life-altering experience: as they work alongside modest families, they are moved by the generosity and spiritual richness of those whose lives are a daily struggle to provide a better future for their children.

The cost of a trip is approximately $1,500, including airfare, in-country transportation, lodging, and meals. Participants are expected to raise at least $2,500 each to support the organization that is hosting the delegation. The challenge may seem daunting but with the collaboration of family, friends, relatives, colleagues, neighbors, employers, church, temple, and other religious and social organizations, most volunteers reach the goal. In many cases, corporate matching gift plans will help you double or tripe the funds you raise. The Resource Foundation will provide you with descriptive materials and other back-up assistance.

If you are interested, over 21 years old and in good health, please contact us. If you cannot participate in the adventure but would like to collaborate, click here to make a contribution.