During the week of building, the team is working side by side with the beneficiary families.  Everyone is so excited for the change that is taking place before their eyes!  Here, JJoy Volunteer Dennis works with a homeowner to build a staircase for her new home. There was a lot of smiling, laughing, learning and cultural exchange …

Out with the old and in with the new! The first task on a Volunteer Building Cambodia (VBC) build is often to remove the old house in order to clear space on the land owned by the family for their new home. Tools are organized and the materials - which have been cut and welded …

One of the most exciting moments of any volunteer trip happens when the team meets the beneficiary families for the first time!  These two sweet families were such a Joy to work with. They face many challenges in daily life - including lack of secure housing, limited income and unsanitary living conditions - but maintain a …

That’s right, we are at it again. JJoy’s second international volunteer team is hard at work in Siem Reap, Cambodia! We’re thrilled to be working with our partner Volunteer Building Cambodia (VBC) in rural villages, building homes for families struggling with poverty.  Our team has funded 2 houses, 2 latrines, 2 solar panels and 2 water filters.  In addition, JJoy …

JJoy's first volunteer team had an amazing experience!  Working side by side with local volunteers and our partner Himalayan Guge Organization and the 8th Annual Upper Mustang Health Camp, the team treated 290 patients from 14 villages in this remote area of Nepal. We look forward to returning in the future to provide additional assistance. Contact …

We received such warm welcomes and gratitude everywhere we went in Nepal!  By the end of the trip we had each received more than 10 traditional khatas.  This scarf represents goodwill, auspiciousness, and respect. It was shared with thanks for participation in the Health Camp and blessings for a safe onward journey.  JJoy is grateful to Himalayan Guge …

At the health camp, 4 newly graduated volunteer Amchis worked tirelessly to provide care free of charge to all who attended.  A popular therapy was the combination acupuncture and moxibustion.  Heating the needles with burning moxa not only provides heat therapy but it also stimulates the body’s flow of vital energy and promotes the removal of toxins …

We held 2 days of the 8th Annual Upper Mustang Health Camp in each village we visited.  This allows for repeat treatments for patients – a blessing.  Amchi Tenzin provides acupuncture treatment to a patient experiencing extreme pain.  Because he was able to return for a second treatment the following day, his symptoms were significantly improved.  

Volunteers were worried before the trip that they wouldn’t have the necessary training to help.  But truly and honestly – if you have a positive attitude and are willing to do what is asked, you are qualified!  Volunteers Ernie and Mike were asked on day 1 to time acupuncture treatments.  After the Amchis insert the needles, they walk …