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The details matter

When the sun gets too hot….find a job in the shade!  There really is something for everyone on a trip with

Construction of a latrine

In addition to a house, this team also built a sanitary latrine. This greatly improves family’s lives by reducing illness

Building community ties

A volunteer trip with JJoy to Volunteer Building Cambodia isn’t all about building a house – getting to know the

The house is taking shape

That siding that Marion painted?  Well it’s time to put it in place!  JJoy Volunteers Dennis and Jenny work with VBC Construction

putting the floor together

After raising the walls, the house takes shape quickly. The metal stilt house has a secure wooden floor.  Slight gaps allow

Raise the walls!

On Day 2 we raise the walls!  The frame is cut and welded in the Volunteer Building Cambodia construction warehouse and

A tree of life

Following the site blessing ceremony, this incredible family took it to the next level. They planted a banana tree close

During the week of building, the family conducts several special blessing ceremonies. Before the walls of the home go up,

Productive and efficient

The JJoy team was all smiles after a productive (and hot!) first day. Over time, Volunteer Building Cambodia has honed