Category: Cambodia

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 for air …

Raise the walls!

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

A tree of life

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

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

Productive and efficient

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

Helping however we can

Before the siding is installed, it gets a first coat of paint. JJoy Volunteer Marion was more than happy to complete this …

Everyone can do this!

No construction skills are necessary to work on a JJoy project with Volunteer Building Cambodia.   The local staff of construction supervisors and helpers …

Working side by side

During the week of building, the team is working side by side with the beneficiary families.  Everyone is so excited for the change …

Time for a new home

Out with the old and in with the new! The first task on a Volunteer Building Cambodia (VBC) build is often to …

One of the most exciting moments of any volunteer trip happens when the team meets the beneficiary families for the first time!  These …